Maureen Woods Education Award

Eligibility

Candidates must be accepted or enrolled at the time of the award application in an ALA accredited graduate degree program in a Master of Library and Information Science or equivalent. Preference will be given to those candidates who are residents of Saskatchewan or who have strong Saskatchewan connections.

Candidates must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Candidates must not have received the award previously. Candidates will not receive the Indigenous MLIS Student Award and this award in the same year.

Applications open on September 9 and close on October 31, 2024.

Selection Criteria

Applications will be considered on the basis of demonstrated ability to fulfill program requirements (indicated by academic achievement and/or references), leadership potential, interest in the profession, demonstration of competencies required of professional librarians of today, and connection to and interest in Saskatchewan.

Applications for the award must include:

1. A completed Maureen Woods Education Award online application form;
2. Two letters of reference, one academic and one employment, who can testify to the candidate’s academic achievement and professional ability, to be sent directly to the SLA office;
3. An up-to-date resume;
4. A cover letter outlining the applicant’s interest in librarianship, interest in and/or connection to Saskatchewan, career goals and objectives, and community involvement; and,
5. Post-secondary transcripts sent directly from your institution to the SLA office (via email or mail)

A short interview may be required for finalists.

How to Apply

Please fill out the online application form. If you have any questions about your application, please email the SLA office at info@saskla.ca.

Any accompanying reference letters, electronic transcripts, or electronic proof of enrollment can be emailed to info@saskla.ca. Physical copies of any documents can be mailed to:

Saskatchewan Library Association
Suite 14 – 1870 Lorne St.
Regina, SK
S4P 2L7

General Information

The SLA Board issues a call for applications and establishes submission deadlines. Grant applications are reviewed by the Awards Sub-Committee under the SLA Continuing Education Committee. For more information about the award, please contact the SLA office by calling 306-780-3633 or by emailing info@saskla.ca.