Association of Jewish Libraries

PO Box 1118
Teaneck, NJ 07666
Ph: (212)725-5359
Free: 877-395-9257
E-mail: [email protected]
URL:http://www.jewishlibraries.org

AJL Convention Travel Grants (All/Grant)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to members with financial need. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be current members of AJL at the time of application. Members in the local area are not eligible to apply. Criteria: Applicants are selected based on the committee's review of the application materials.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must complete the application form available online and send it via e-mail, fax, or regular mail to: Ronda Rose, Past President AJL 11257 Dona Lisa Dr., Studio City, CA 91604, [email protected], Fax: 323650-8414. Deadline: April 1. Remarks: Grantees must submit an article describing the applicant's convention experience to the AJL Newsletter a year after receiving the award. Contact: Ronda Rose, 323-654-3652/323-650-8414, [email protected].

AJL Scholarship Program (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To encourage students to train for, and enter, the field of Judaica librarianship. Focus: Archival science. Qualif.: Applicants must be attending an ALA-accredited library school or equivalent; should have an interest in, and demonstrate a potential for, pursuing a career in Judaica librarianship. Criteria: Selection is based on the application.

Funds Avail.: $500. To Apply: Applicants must complete and submit the application form available online and a brief statement about the involvement in Judaic activities. Submit requirements via e-mail, fax, or regular mail to: Lynn Fein-man, 92nd St. Y 1395 Lexington Ave. New York, NY 10128, [email protected], fax: 212427-6119. Deadline: March 15.

Lucius Littauer Foundation Travel Grants (All/Grant)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to members with financial need. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be current members of AJL at the time of application. Criteria: Applicants are selected based on the committee's review of the application materials.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must complete the application form available online and send it via e-mail, fax, or regular mail to: Laurel Wolfson, AJL VP/Pres.-Elect, Klau Library, Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, 3101 Clifton Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220-2488, [email protected], Fax: 513221-0519. Deadline: April 1. Contact: Laurel Wolfson, Phone: 513-487-3274, Fax: 513-221-0519, [email protected].

Doris Orenstein Memorial Convention Travel Grants (All/Grant)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to members with financial need. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be members of the AJL and first time to attend the convention. Criteria: Applicants are selected based on the committee's review of the application materials.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must complete the application form available online and send it via e-mail, fax, or regular mail to: Yelena Luckert, Doris Orenstein Memorial Fund Chairperson, McKeldin Library University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742-7011, [email protected], Fax: 301-314-2795. Deadline: April 1. Contact: Yelena Luckert, [email protected], Phone: 301-405-9365, Fax: 301-314-2795.