This fellowship is awarded in April to a senior or graduate of Berea College intending to pursue graduate study and preparation of professional librarianship. The purposes of the fellowship, a memorial to Elizabeth D. Gilbert, College Librarian of Berea from 1944 to 1973, are to recognize profession promise and to assist financially graduate study for the profession.

Criteria used to select the Gilbert Fellowship recipient:

• Quality of academic performance at Berea College with preference given to overall academic performance rather than performance in the major.
• Quality of academic performance in the Berea College Labor Program.
• Evidence of commitment to librarianship or related professions as a career.
• If appropriate, quality of academic performance in graduate program.
• Evidence of financial need.

The criteria will be applied based on the information provided in the applicant's letter, Berea College transcript, and letters of recommendation. Without all information available by the deadline the application cannot be considered.

A letter of inquiry should be addressed to:

Gilbert Fellowship Committee
c/o Director of Library Services
CPO Library
Hutchins Library
Berea, Ky. 40404

In response inquires will receive an application form and directions.

Final application must be submitted before February 5, 2010.

Criteria and procedures used to select the Gilbert Fellowship recipient

• Quality of academic performance at Berea College with preference given to overall academic performance rather than performance in the major.
• Quality of performance in Berea College Labor Program.
• Evidence of commitment to librarianship or related professions as a career.
• If appropriate, quality of academic performance in graduate program.
• Evidence of financial need.

Elizabeth D. Gilbert Fellowship
Application

Instructions: To complete an application for the Gilbert Fellowship and have it considered by the selection committee you should do the following:

1. Complete this form by providing all necessary information and send to address below.
2. Write a letter of application, which speaks to ways in which you meet the criteria.
3. Request at least two, or as appropriate, three letters of reference.
4. Signing this application indicates you agree to release your official transcript to the Gilbert Fellowship Committee.

Name: _____________________________________________________________

Current Address: ____________________________________________________

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Telephone number(s) where you can be reached:

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(Location or hours)

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Signature ___________________________________________

Persons sending letters of recommendation:

Labor Supervisor at Berea College: _________________________________________

Faculty member in academic department of major: _____________________________

Faculty member in library school you are currently attending: ______________________

Mail this form and have letters of recommendation sent to:

Gilbert Fellowship Committee
c/o Director of Library Services
Hutchins Library
Berea College
Berea, KY 40404