[OPLINLIST] Myers Library Science Scholarship Available

[Betsy K. Eggers]

MYERS LIBRARY SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE


The Napoleon Public Library Board of Trustees would like to announce the
availability of the Rachael Bradley Myers and Dayl S. Myers Scholarship in
memory of their son, Joseph Bradley Myers.  In 1988, the Library received
$75,346.31 from the Myers estate.  The principal is invested and the
interest income may be used annually at the discretion of the Trustees to
provide a scholarship or scholarships to aid a person or persons pursuing
a fifth year degree or Master’s degree in Library Science.  For 2010,
$3000.00 will be disbursed for qualified MLS candidates in accordance with
the Library Board’s decision.

Dayl and Rachael Myers grew up in Napoleon and graduated from Napoleon
High School in 1914.  Dayl was a telephone engineer for Bell laboratories
for thirty-five years.  They lived in Towaco, New Jersey, but returned to
Napoleon in 1960 upon Dayl’s retirement.  Their later years were spent in
St. Petersburg, Florida.

To apply for the Myers scholarship, applicants must send a resume, letter
of intent, or essay concerning career goals to Napoleon Public Library,
310 W. Clinton Street, Napoleon, Ohio 43545 by May 1, 2010.  Proof of
admission to Library School must be included.

Since the Myers family was native to Henry County, the Library Board feels
preference should be given to Henry County residents who apply.  A
personal interview with the Library Board on June 1, 2010 may be required,
also.  The scholarship winner will be required to give a detailed account
of expenditures and complete the program within three years.

If prospective applicants have any questions, or desire more information
please contact Betsy Eggers at (419)592-2531.


Betsy K. Eggers
Library Director
Napoleon Public Library
310 W Clinton Street
Napoleon OH 43545
419-592-2531
eggersbe at oplin.org