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<p class="MsoNormal">Applications are now being accepted for the ALAO Diversity Scholarship at
<b><a href="https://ohio.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_byCLQFE1CF9ppxX">https://ohio.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_byCLQFE1CF9ppxX</a> </b> The application period runs until Monday,
<b>April 6, 2015</b>. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The Academic Library Association of Ohio (ALAO) values diversity in its membership, in the profession, and in future library professionals. For this reason, we offer a $1,500 scholarship to a promising student enrolled in an ALA-accredited
MLIS program who exemplifies the qualities needed to ensure a diverse library workforce.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The scholarship will be applied directly to the recipient’s bursar account for tuition at his or her academic institution. As the scholarship recipient, the student also will receive a complimentary registration for ALAO’s Annual Conference
and a year of mentoring by a selected ALAO Member.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">***Deadline: Monday, April 6, 2015***<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">For additional information or questions, please contact the ALAO Diversity Committee Chair:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Eileen Theodore-Shusta, MLS, MAS<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Director of Planning Assessment & Organizational Effectiveness<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Ohio University Libraries<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:theodore@ohio.edu">theodore@ohio.edu</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">740.593.2989<o:p></o:p></p>
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