Jay Information Literacy Fellowship

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. 

Award: At least $5000/semester scholarship to accompany a part-time, paid position in IU Libraries Teaching and Learning Department up to 10 hours/week for both Fall 2025 and Spring 2026. 

To apply, please submit a current resume/CV and cover letter detailing relevant experience and interest in the position. Applications received by May 9th will be given priority review. 

Questions and applications can be sent directly to Meredith Knoff, Co-Curricular Research and Engagement Librarian.

Learn more about past recipients.

Position Description

Depending on the interests of the awardees, this work could involve...

  • Staffing the Research Assistance Desk and participating in relevant Teaching and Learning Department activities.
  • 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. Areas include:
    • Instruction and instructional design
    • Co-curricular outreach and engagement
    • Designing student support services
    • Collection development

Awardees may have the opportunity to identify a specific area of interest during the fall semester and, in the subsequent spring semester, independently or collaboratively with departmental peers, engage in a professional development experience. This experience may involve activities such as drafting conference presentation proposals, preparing papers for publication, engaging in directed readings, producing reports, teaching a workshop, etc.

Qualifications

  • Enrolled in IUB graduate program throughout the course of the scholarship, MLS or MIS preferred, but other relevant programs will be considered.
  • 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.
  • Availability for a virtual interview the week of 5/12/2025.