Minority Leadership Development Award

Purpose

The Minority Leadership Development Award was created in 2001 to nurture leaders for the future and to introduce minority law librarians to leadership opportunities within the Association. The Award shall consist of the following benefits: travel, lodging, and registration expenses for one recipient to attend the Annual Meeting of AALL; an experienced AALL leader to serve as the recipient's mentor for at least one year; and an opportunity to serve on an AALL committee during the year following the award.

Process

Qualifications

As of the February 1 application deadline, the applicant must meet all of the following criteria to be considered for the award:

• Be a member of a minority group as defined by current U.S. government guidelines as found in 62 F.R. 58782;
• Have a strong academic record and have earned a Master's degree in Library/Information Science;
• Have no more than 5 years of professional (post-MLS or post-JD) library or information service work experience;
• Be a current member of AALL;
• Have been a member of AALL for at least 2 years or have 2 years of full-time, professional law library work experience; and
• Demonstrate leadership potential.

Instructions

Submit an application package containing:

• Completed application form
• A current resume or c.v.
• Three letters of recommendation from individuals who can evaluate your law library employment experience or relevant graduate education commenting on your present and potential contributions to AALL and the field of law librarianship
• A brief (500- to 1000-word) essay on how your career has been influenced by belonging to a minority group and how you hope to impact the profession and the Association as you become a leader

Download the Minority Leadership Development Award Application

Deadline

The complete application package must be received by February 1, and will be eligible for review for two consecutive annual award cycles. Email complete application documents or mail to the address below:

Chair, Committee on Diversity & Inclusion
American Association of Law Libraries
105 West Adams Street
Suite 3300
Chicago, IL 60603

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