ResourcesforIncomingStudents(updatedJan2014)

Thishandoutprovidesfinancialandprofessionalresourcesforincomingstudentsand
wasorganizedbythemembersofGSLISStudentsofColorforFall2013.

Scholarship Title Description Amoun
t
Due
Association of
Research
Libraries

Initiative to Recruit for a Diverse Workforce Program, offers a stipend, mentoring and leadership
training over a 2-year period of library study to students of color.

http://www.arl.org/leadershiprecruitment/diversityrecruitment
$10,000 June 1
Spectrum Applications for the Spectrum Scholarships are accepted through the general ALA Scholarship
Program governing most scholarships offered through the American Library Association.
http://www.ala.org/offices/diversity/spectrum
$5,000 Mid Oct-
March
REFORMA
Scholarship
Any current or newly entering graduate library school student [M.L.S. or Ph.D.] may apply for these
scholarships. Must provide proof of enrollment to an accredited library school. Full-time status is not a
requirement.
The REFORMA Scholarship provides financial assistance to encourage and enable Latinos and/or
Spanish speakers to pursue or advance a career in Library and Information Science.
$1500 March 15
BCALA EJ Josey
Scholarship
The E. J. Josey Scholarships are unrestricted grants of $2,000 awarded annually to African American
students enrolled in or accepted by ALA accredited programs.
$2000 October 31
APALA The Asian Pacific American Librarians Association Scholarship will provide financial assistance to a
student of Asian or Pacific background who is enrolled, or has been accepted into, a masters or
doctoral degree program in library and/or information science at a school accredited by the American
Library Association (ALA).
$1000 April 26
American Indian
Library
Association
The American Indian Library Association (AILA) will provide a library school scholarship to a qualified
American Indian individual in the amount of $2000 for the 2013-2014 academic school year.
$2000 May 1
Chinese
American
Library
Association
Applicants should be enrolled in ALA-accredited master's programs or in doctoral programs in Library and
Information Science in degree-granting institutions in North America. The recipient must be enrolled
as a full-time student at the time the Scholarship is awarded.Applicants must be of Chinese
nationality or of Chinese descent.
$500-
$1000
April 30
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UIUC Graduate
College
Conference
Travel Award
The Graduate College will provide awards, not to exceed $350, for students to travel to professional
conferences. These Conference Travel Awards are intended to support students who will be presenting
papers, posters, or creative work at the conferences they attend.
$150-
$350
9/30 and
2/24



Tuition paid assistantships/jobs

Title of
Position/Workplace
Job Description How to Apply/Where to apply Tips
Sociotechnical Data
Analytics (SODA)
Education Assistantships
(GSLIS)
Varies; several positions are
available but you must be
completing the SODA specialization:
http://cirssweb.lis.illinois.edu/SODA
/funding.html
Applications should be emailed to
[email protected]. Note
funding at the MS level is contingent
on pursuing the SODA specialization
(http://www.lis.illinois.edu/acad
emics/programs/specializations
/soda). You must complete the
specialization declaration form as part
of the application process
(https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/6278
575)
Assistantships are project and investigator dependent
so visiting the GSLIS instructor associated with that
project beforehand may help
GSLIS Help
Desk/Instructional Tech
and Design Office
50% with stipend, preliminary tech
support, general patron service,
resource management
Several positions open every
semester, usually posted in GSLIS
Assistantship Forum
Be yourself. If you use tech for the interview (i.e.
Skype, Hangout, etc.), make sure it works. Show that
you are resourceful and investigative; they dont expect
you to know everything, but you have to want to find
out about it
Library Assistantships
Through University of
Illinois
Varies :
http://www.library.illinois.edu/admi
nistration/human/positions/gaunivli
b.html
*You MUST complete APPLICATION
REQUIREMENTS with this office. Once
your information has been reviewed,
you will be contacted by Library
Human Resources.
Most positions open at the end of each semester. Be
proactive and visit any libraries for more information.
UIUC On Campus Civil
Service employment:
Various; However, the benefits of
working as a Civil Service employee
Varies; Depending on the job, you
would either have to take a Civil
It varies; Depends on department. However, before
you meet with the hiring department, these
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Jobs.illinois.edu include full tuition waiver (Up to 11
credit hours during the Fall and
Spring semesters; and up to 5.5
credit hours during summer) and full
benefits (by far the best benefits in
town), paid holidays (including gift
days during winter break, paid
sick/vacation days, and reduced
parking fees (lower than student
amount).
Service Exam tailored for the specific
position type, or you will receive a
score based on your credentials
(degree, experience, etc.) You will
also need to fill out a civil service
application as well as submit your
resume, cover letter, and transcript
online (and any other information
required for the role)
applications are screened by Staff Human Resources.
SHR selects candidates to send to departments to
interview. It is very important that you apply as
instructed for individual positions and that you fill out
the application in great detail. The resume and cover
letter can be pretty standard, but should be in tune with
standards for resumes (clean, accurate, professional in
appearance, formatted properly, etc.)
OMSA Graduate Mentor Grad Hourly OMSA site
(http://www.omsa.illinois.edu/counse
ling/becomegc.html), usually needs
people every semester.
Great for information professionals who like assisting
students with a variety of issues
Career Center
Pre-Professional
Graduate Assistant for
Career Information
Resources
This is a 50% GA and
tuition-waived position that has
the primary responsibility of
assisting in the organization,
cataloging, circulation, promotion
and continued maintenance of
information resources in the
Career Resource Center and on
The Career Center website. The
graduate assistant will regularly
staff a drop-in advising and
reference service that provides
information on resumes, career
exploration, and employment
search strategies and assists
visitors in the Career Resource
Center. (Approximately 4-6 hours
per week)

When the position is announced, it
usually requires a resume, cover
letter, and 3 references. The
appointment is usually from August to
May. The announcement and hiring
for this position is usually done in
Spring. This position may be funded
through the federal work-study
program, which is a type of financial
aid. The successful candidate is
expected to complete a 2013-2014
FAFSA application which may be
accessed at www.fafsa.ed.gov to
determine eligibility for the federal
work-study program.
Although no SOC members currently hold this position,
2 GSLIS/SOC alum held this position in the 2011-12 and
the 2012-2013 AY. No library experience is necessary,
but ANY library experience will make you stand out.
Also, customer service is highly valued in this office, so
do not discount any experience where you worked
customer service (yes, your barista at that one coffee
shop is a valuable customer service experience! Flex
it!.). Only GSLIS students can apply, but students with at
least a year or more to complete in the GSLIS program
are preferred. If already on campus, it looks better if
you have used TCC for any service, including
preparation for the application for this position. For the
interview, be yourself with a touch of professionalism.
Assistantship
Clearinghouse
The Assistantship Clearinghouse lists
assistantships available to graduate
students at the University.

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Advice from GSLIS SOC students

Housing Recommendations:
Orchard Downs is on-campus housing for graduate students. There are lots of families, laundry on site, play areas and a lot of parking.
AshtonWoodsisoncampushouseforgraduatestudents.ItisjustsouthofResearchParkandisveryquiet.


Child Care:
FUMCCC (First United Methodist Child Care Center--in a church, but not churchy):
http://www.champaignfumc.org/childcare (Used by Karla and Raquel)


Useful on campus resources:
Free legal services through UIUC Student Legal Services
UIUC has a Tenants Union that will resolve issues with landlords/owners, help with apartment searching, and search complaint records on housing.
Free software from CITES including Microsoft Office at webstore.illinois.edu
Free workshops through the UIUC Library: http://www.library.illinois.edu/sc/services/savvy_researcher.html
Free lunch and discussions at the cultural houses at noon almost everyday: http://oiir.illinois.edu/events/lunch






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