IUB/IUI-E. Lingle Craig Scholarship

The Fellowship is an exciting opportunity to acquire skills in reference and research support while also exploring an area of librarianship of mutual interest to the Fellow and the Scholars’ Commons Department. In the position, the Fellow works 6-8 hours per week providing reference services with a team of skilled professional staff, librarians, and graduate students. In addition, the Fellow works 4-6 hours a week on a project that will result in a workshop, an exhibit, a report, or other similar tangible output. Throughout the semester, the Fellow will meet regularly with an assigned mentor/supervisor in the department.

Compensation for the Fellowship will be determined for the Spring 2027 award cycle.

Qualifications:

  • Enrolled in IUB ILS program during the course of the fellowship (Spring 2027)
  • Completion of Z501 User Tools & Services course (prior to application or enrolled during Fall 2026)
  • Strong commitment to pursuing a career in Public Services Librarianship in any type of library as demonstrated through course enrollment, job experience, etc.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills

Timeline

  • October 30, end-of-day – Application Deadline
  • TBD – Finalists contacted to schedule personal interviews
  • TBD – All interviews completed
  • TBD – Offer made

Award
$0.00
Deadline
12/01/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. This application is reviewed by IU Libraries. If you have any questions regarding the application, please contact the Reference Services Coordinator at https://libraries.indiana.edu/jennifer-simms.
    • 1. Have you or will you have completed Z501 this fall semester?
    • 2. Are you or will you enroll in the IUB ILS program during the course of this fellowship this coming spring?
    • 3. Upload a cover letter outlining your interest, qualifications for the position, and discuss the kinds of library public services activities you hope to pursue in your professional career.
    • 4. Upload a current resume/CV.
    • 5. Upload a one-page outline of your proposed project. (Note: We do not expect you have all the details worked out for the application. If selected , we will work with you to develop your project during the spring semester. For the application process, we want to hear about interests and ideas you'd like to explore with us.
    • 6. List your availability for a 30 minute in-person interview during business house from December 1-5.
    • 7. List your availability for working spring reference desk hours during the times: Sundays: 11am-7pm; Mondays-Thursdays: 9am-7pm, Fridays: 9am-5pm