When E. Lingle Craig passed away in 2001, Beverly Bly, who was the Executive Director of the IU Libraries at the time, penned his memorial for the staff newsletter. Like all stories written about the man who spent 49 years serving Indiana University Libraries, Bloomington, she spoke of his quiet nature and dedication to his work in Reference, where he was the Head Reference librarian from 1939 to 1970. With his passing, she noted, he left a gift to the Libraries to be divided into an “internship” and preservation. Lastly, she added, “He was a remarkable man who loved his work and the Library and Indiana University with all his being."
E. Lingle Craig would be pleased to know his “internship” is a fellowship that offers Information and Library Science students experiential learning. On top of working a reference desk, each Fellow proposes and follows through on a public service project that enhances IUL services. The following graduate students are recipients of this honor:
2023-2024 Jason Steptoe
2022-2023 Madison Cissell
2021-2022 Thi Lettner and James Henry Smith
2021-2020 Mariah Isbell
2019-2020 None
2018-2019 Kate Duneman
2017-2018 Amanda Homce
2016-2017 Tessa Withorn
2015-2016 Kaitlin Bonifant
2014-2015 Faith Bradham
2013-2014 Matt Standmark
2012-2013 Li Min Hang
2011-2012 Elizabeth Scott
2009-2010 Devin Becker
2007-2008 Jessica Adamick
2003-2004 Jennifer Burton (Hanson)