Fellowship in Law Librarianship
I apologize for cross-posting. I know you all on occasion are asked
career advice about becoming a law librarian. Please pass on this
information to anyone whom you think might be interested in our
fellowship program. The program is intended for lawyers interested in
attending library school. The program admits students in the fall and
winter semesters. Winter admits would begin this December.
The University of Arizona School of Information Resources and Library
Science (SIRLS) and the Law Library of the James E. Rogers College of
Law offer a two-year fellowship in law librarianship for lawyers seeking
to become law librarians. Successful applicants will work 20 hours a
week in the law library while pursuing an MA in Information Resources
and Library Science.
Requirements: J.D. degree from an ABA accredited school.
Admission to the University of Arizona School of Information Resources
and Library Science.
Preference given to students with Spanish language skills.
SIRLS Application Process: Application for Admission to Graduate
Study
Written statement of
Introduction
Official Transcript from
each college or university attended
Resume of educational
and work experience
Two letters of
recommendation
See
http://sirls.arizona.edu/program/masters/mastersAdmissions for complete
details.
Fellowship Application: Cover letter and resume. Cover
letter should describe interest in law librarianship. Deadline
September 1, 2008.
Send to:
Professor Mike Chiorazzi, Assoc. Dean Information Services
Law Library
University Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law
1201. E. Speedway Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85721
Fellowship Information: The successful applicant will work
20 hours a week in the law library in return for free tuition. The
first year will focus on technical and access services, the second year
will focus on public services. The salary is $11,000 a year, with
benefits and tuition remission.
Michael Chiorazzi
Associate Dean for Information Services
Professor of Law and Information Resources & Library Science
Editor, LRSQ
University of Arizona Rogers College of Law
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 621-5477 (520) 621-3138 (fax)
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