Award for Internship Excellence
SCELC honors graduate library science students for outstanding internships that advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and access within member libraries.
Funder: Statewide California Electronic Library Consortium
Due Dates: Rolling (Applications reviewed up to 30 days before next Board meeting)
Funding Amounts: Several awards of $1,000 each, annually; direct payment to recipients.
Summary: Recognizes graduate library science students for distinguished internships at SCELC member institutions, with a focus on advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and access.
Description
This award honors students currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, an ALA-accredited graduate library science program who have completed an internship with distinction at a SCELC Member institution. The program aims to highlight and reward contributions that advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and access (DEIA) within professional librarianship. Awardees and their sponsoring libraries are both recognized for their commitment to these values. Applications are reviewed by the SCELC Board of Directors, and funds are distributed directly to recipients.
