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2009 CLA Reference Services Press Fellowship Winner
The CLA Reference Service Press Fellowship encourages college seniors, college graduates and beginning library school students to prepare for a career in reference/ information service librarianship. One fellowship of $3,000 is awarded annually. This year's winner, Nick Velkavrh, was presented at the Awards Ceremony during the 111th Annual CLA Conference & Exhibition in Pasadena, CA.
Nick Velkavrh is a first-year graduate student in San Jose State University's Master of Library and Information Science program. He has four years of experience in libraries, including work as a reference assistant and involvement in special library projects undertaken as part of an intern program at the Mary Norton Clapp Library at Occidental College. Nick states, "Because of my library experiences, I have discovered my passions: I love connecting people to information."
It was a highly competitive process among several students, but the RSPF Committee members all agreed that Nick should receive the award because of his stellar academic achievement, and the relevant work experience he has had to date. His essay revealed not only a love of libraries but also a clear commitment to our profession, and reference work in particular, which is a critical criterion for the Fellowship Award. Nick was very highly praised by those who provided recommendations for him.
Posted on December 10, 2009 10:32 AM | Permalink
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Marsha Schnirring:And let me assure you, Nick's definitely the kind of person we want in our collective future -- a talented and passionate person and an emerging innovator!
Posted by Marsha Schnirring | January 15, 2010 1:56 PM
Posted on January 15, 2010 13:56