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SWIM Scholarship Program

The SWIM Scholarship Program, funded by the Institute of Museum & Library Services under the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program, aims to enhance the librarian workforce in South Dakota, Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana. The program provides funding for graduate school tuition (up to 80%) and travel stipends for training, encouraging professional growth and diversity in the library sector. Applicants must not currently pursue a master's in library science and agree to work in their respective state after graduation.

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SWIM Scholarship Program

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  1. SWIM Scholarship Program South Dakota Wyoming Idaho Montana Funded by the Institute of Museum & Library Services – Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program

  2. Goals for the SWIM Grant • Increase the number of MLIS librarians in the four-state region • Increase the number of certificated school librarians with media specialist endorsement in the four-state region • Recruit Native Americans and Hispanics to the library profession • Encourage professional development and collaboration among librarians

  3. Scholarship RequirementsScholarship applications are due by March 15, 2010 Scholarship requirements are: Scholarship recipients will receive: 80% of graduate school tuition and fees Travel stipends to attend required trainings, residencies, and conferences Opportunity to earn a master’s degree from an ALA accredited graduate program. • Residency within the SWIM region • Not currently pursuing a MLS graduate degree • Agree to work for two years in a public, academic, school, or special library in a SWIM state. • Must be admitted to UNT/LIS to qualify for scholarship

  4. State Application Web Sites & Contacts • South Dakota • Colleen Kirbycolleen.kirby@state.sd.us • Website: http://library.sd.gov/forlibrarians/grants/SWIM/index.htm • Wyoming • Jamie Markus jmarku@state.wy.us • Website: http://www-wsl.state.wy.us/grant.html • Idaho • Shirley Biladeau shirley.biladeau@libraries.idaho.gov • Website:http://libraries.idaho.gov/page/swim-learning-cohort-mlis-and-media-specialists • Montana • Sue Jacksonsujackson@mt.gov • Website:http://msl.state.mt.us/swim /default.asp

  5. LIS and SWIM Application Timeline • Must be admitted to UNT Toulouse Graduate School and UNT/LIS to qualify for SWIM Scholarship • Six to Eight weeks for the UNT/LIS Application Process to be completed • Apply for admission to MLS program no later than February 1, 2010 • SWIM Scholarship deadline is : March 15, 2010 • Scholarships will be awarded April 30, 2010

  6. COMMUNICATING WITH LIS • Contacting the School • University of North TexasCollege of InformationDepartment of Library and Information Sciences1155 Union Circle #311068Denton, Texas 76203-5017Phone: (940) 565-2445FAX: (940) 565-3101Toll-Free: 1-877-ASK-SLIS • http://www.lis.unt.edu/

  7. Ready to Enroll? For more information and answers to your questions: • Contacting Dr. Yvonne Chandler Email: yvonne.chandler@unt.edu • Phone: (940) 565-3777 Toll-Free: 1-877-ASK-SLIS or 1-877-275-7547 • Contacting Charlotte Thomas • Email: charlotte.thomas@unt.edu • Phone: (940) 369-7275

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