Lois Ann Gregory-Wood Fellows Program
Lois Ann Gregory-Wood Fellows Program supports mid-career ALA members through conference participation and mentoring to deepen their understanding of governance and encourage association involvement.
Funder: American Library Association
Due Dates: October 15, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $2,500 stipend per fellow for 2027 governance meetings and Annual Conference participation
Summary: Supports mid-career ALA members through conference participation and mentoring to deepen their understanding of association governance.
Key Information: Current officers or members of an ALA Division or Round Table Board cannot apply.
Description
The Lois Ann Gregory-Wood Fellows Program is an annual conference scholarship offered by the American Library Association (ALA) and administered by its Office for Human Resource Development and Recruitment (HRDR). Established in 2019, it honors Gregory-Wood’s 50 years of service to ALA, including 27 years as ALA Council Secretariat. The program helps mid-career members understand the association’s governance and explore ways to become involved at any level.
For the 2027 fellowship, participants attend virtual ALA Governance Meetings and the Annual Conference in New Orleans. Fellows work with a mentor, known as a Lois Ann Gregory-Wood Supporter, and observe governance meetings to learn about ALA’s leadership processes. By combining conference learning with experienced member support, the program seeks to expand the pool of members engaged in association governance.
