Jay Fellowship Accepting Applications

By Meggan Press

April 12th, 2022

The Jay Information Literacy Fellowship is a paid fellowship with the IU Bloomington Libraries' Department of Teaching & Learning. This fellowship is for one graduate student who has an interest in public services and/or instruction librarianship, with a specific focus on information literacy in the contexts of teaching, learning, and pedagogy (in-person and online). The fellowship is for one year with the potential for extension for a maximum of two years. Incoming ILS students are encouraged to apply. This scholarship is made possible from a gift by Hilda and Ellen Jay.

Compensation: Approximately $6,500 per semester, half of which will be paid as a fellowship at the beginning of each semester (via the bursar) the recipient holds the fellowship. The other half will be earned via a paid part time hourly position with the IU Libraries. We also offer and additional stipend to offset costs to attend or present at one conference per year.

Application Deadline: April 28th, 2023

Position Description

The fellowship recipient agrees to work 180 hours (approximately 12-15 hours/week) each semester (15 weeks) in the Department of Teaching & Learning, Wells Library, for the duration of the scholarship. This work involves:

Staffing the Research Assistance Desk and participating in relevant Teaching and Learning Department activities (6-8 hours/week).
Working with each member of the Department of Teaching and Learning on projects designed to introduce a broad understanding of public services and instructional librarianship (6-7 hours/week). Areas include:
- Instruction and instructional design
- Co-curricular outreach and engagement
- Library space design and management
- Designing student support services
- Identifying, developing, and implementing a substantial project under the direction of Teaching and Learning librarians.
Individually or collaboratively with others in the department submit a conference presentation proposal or paper for publication. Acceptance is not required.

Qualifications

Enrolled in IUB graduate program throughout the course of the scholarship
Strong commitment to pursuing a career in Public Services librarianship with a specific focus on information literacy in the contexts of teaching, learning and pedagogy (in-person and online)
Ability and willingness to learn new software for instructional purposes
Ability to work in-person, on-site

To Apply

Submit the following information as e-mail attachments to the Department of Teaching and Learning (libinstr@indiana.edu). Please use the subject line: Jay Information Literacy Fellowship.

Two to three paragraphs that outline your qualifications for the position and addresses the kinds of library public services activities you hope to pursue in your professional career
Current resume/CV
Your availability for a 30-minute interview during business hours from May 2-5, 2023.

Timeline

Applications due, April 28
Review of Applications, May 1
Interviews with Teaching & Learning Department, May 2-May 5
Fellowship Offered, May 10

For further information, contact the Department of Teaching and Learning at libinstr@indiana.edu.

Location:

Teaching & Learning

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