[SOA] Scholarships available! RBMS Conference 2025

[Rachel Cohen]

*Dear Colleagues,*

Please excuse cross-postings.

I am writing on behalf of the Scholarship Committee of RBMS to let folks
know about the scholarship to attend the Rare Books and Manuscripts Section
of ACRL.

*Scholarships available!*

*Advocacy: Finding Your Voice*
*RBMS 2026*

Tuesday, June 23 – Friday, June 26, 2026
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The Rare Books and Manuscripts Section (RBMS) of the Association of College
and Research Libraries (ACRL) is currently accepting scholarship
applications for the 2026 RBMS Conference, *Advocacy: Finding Your Voice
<https://web.cvent.com/event/0F01042B-21DC-4900-BEEA-AAE7A23CB643/websitePage:9ebb0cff-9fe3-4ba9-99b3-3ec4a2277bbb.>*,
to be held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and online, from June 23–26, 2026. The
deadline to apply is December 12, 2025, and applicants will be notified in
early March 2026.

RBMS is committed to increasing equity, diversity and inclusion in its
membership and the special collections and archives professions.
Accordingly, preference is given to applicants from underrepresented groups
that have been historically marginalized or excluded due to race,
ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, economic
background, age, and/or ability. For more information about the RBMS
commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, please visit the RBMS
website. You can also give to the RBMS Scholarship Fund to directly impact
these efforts.

Full and partial scholarships to the RBMS conference will be awarded. Full
scholarships include a waiver of the conference registration fee (a
$195–$360 value depending on registration type) plus a travel stipend
($750). Partial scholarships provide complimentary registration (a
$195–$360 value depending on registration type) and may or may not include
a travel stipend depending on applicant need/location ($400). The majority
of scholarships will be awarded to support those who have not previously
attended RBMS; a limited number of scholarships are available to
individuals who have previously attended RBMS.
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*Eligibility*

All candidates must be currently enrolled in a library, information
science, or archival studies program; a graduate of such a program; OR
currently employed or volunteering as a professional or paraprofessional in
a rare books, special collections, or archives capacity.
*Criteria*

The Scholarships Committee will take into consideration the following
criteria when reviewing applicants:

   -

   Evidence of commitment to and interest in the rare books, special
   collections, and/or archives fields
   -

   For first-time conference participants: Interest in contributing to the
   profession
   -

   For returning conference participants: Interest in contributing to the
   profession through proposed conference participation (speaker/moderator)
   and/or RBMS committee participation
   -

   Potential to benefit professionally from attendance at the conference
   -

   Financial need

Incomplete applications without initials on the final question may not be
considered.

The application includes education and ALA/ACRL/RBMS membership information
along with the following questions:

   -

   What has motivated you to pursue your current career path? (300 words
   max)
   -

   Provide a brief statement about your interest in RBMS and in attending
   the Section's 2026 Conference. (300 words max)
   -

   How do you see increased involvement with RBMS affecting your current
   career path? (300 words max)
   -

   Please supply a brief statement of financial need. For those who are
   employed, this means describing the conference/travel support provided to
   you by your institution. All applicants will be considered for both full
   and partial scholarships. (200 words max)

*Consideration*

In awarding the scholarships, preference will be given to:

   -

   Applicants from underrepresented groups that have been historically
   marginalized or excluded due to race, ethnicity, gender identity and
   expression, sexual orientation, economic background, age, and/or ability
   -

   Applicants employed or volunteering at an institution (or in a position)
   that primarily serves one or more underrepresented and/or historically
   marginalized group(s)
   -

   Applicants who are ACRL/RBMS members
   -

   Applicants who have not previously received a scholarship from ACRL/RBMS

*Requirements*

Scholarship recipients are required to attend the RBMS conference and
complete the conference evaluation. To help us ensure the ongoing
improvement of the scholarship program, all scholarship recipients are also
asked to submit a post-conference email with feedback for next year's
Scholarship Committee to consider.

The deadline to apply is December 12, 2025. All applicants will be notified
in early March 2026. Please see the RBMS Conference Website for more
details and to apply:
https://web.cvent.com/event/0F01042B-21DC-4900-BEEA-AAE7A23CB643/websitePage:9ebb0cff-9fe3-4ba9-99b3-3ec4a2277bbb
.

Please feel free to share this opportunity widely!

Thank you!
Rachel Cohen
RBMS Scholarship Committee Member

Elizabeth Riordan and Christopher Harter
RBMS Scholarships Committee Co-Chairs

*Rachel Cohen*
Alaska and Polar Regions Collections & Archives
*Elmer E Rasmuson Library*
University of Alaska Fairbanks
1732 Tanana Loop
PO Box 756808
Fairbanks Alaska 99775-6808
Telephone: 907-474-6632
Email: rcohen7 at alaska.edu

Pronouns: She/Her

*University of Alaska campuses reside on Alaska Native land. In Fairbanks,
the Troth Yeddha' Campus is located on the traditional lands of the Dena
people of the lower Tanana River.*
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