2008 Academic Scholarships
Congratulations to these Masters of Library Science students at Catholic University of America, University of Michigan, and University of Maryland who were awarded 2008 Academic Scholarships!
Constance Osborne, 2008 recipient of the Edwin S. Clay, III Academic Scholarship, Young Adult Information Assistant, Pohick Regional Library, studying at the Catholic University of America
"Passionate librarians...are relentless in searching for the answer to your question or finding the materials you need. I look forward to becoming a librarian of Virginia and putting my passion and heart into its libraries."
Adrienne Leo, FCPL volunteer and Library Assistant at the Reston Regional Library, studying at the University of Michigan
"I honestly think I would like to become a librarian someday." - the final sentence of the report I wrote for my senior government class about my experience volunteering at the Patrick Henry Library. I am studying archiving because ...working with authentic materials appeals to me (as does working) directly with the people I am serving."
Mary T. Saulsgiver, Library Aide at Lane Elementary School, studying at the University of Maryland
"I find the field of information management a treasure chest of opportunity. Combining the pursuit of knowledge with the joy of working with young people and trying to stimulate their minds and build confidence in their abilities, has brought my energies and desires into a single, delightful focus."
Matthew Vavrina, Library Aide at Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, studying at the University of Maryland
"I use my knowledge of the Spanish language to assist Spanish-speaking patrons. I am interested in helping people with disabilities and the economically disadvantaged through library services. Furthermore, I would like to help immigrants learn English and assimilate into the community."
The Edwin S. Clay, III Scholarship
As a special recognition of Edwin 'Sam' Clay's twenty-five years of exceptional service and dedication to Fairfax County Public Library, a scholarship has been named in his honor. Also deemed as the Virginia Public Library Director's Association's "Outstanding Library Director of the Year", he leads our library system that has been named among the "Top Library Systems in the Nation." This special Academic Scholarship of the Friends Scholarship Fund is awarded annually.
Continuing Education Scholarships
Congratulations to these recent recipients of Continuing Education Scholarships!
Bob Bowie, Internet/Intranet Architect II of the Library Internet Services Department to attend the 2008 Emerging Technology Conference
Daniela Dixon, Librarian at the Patrick Henry Library to attend the Virginia Library Association Conference
Marcia Ferreira, Information Assistant at the Patrick Henry Library to take a French Beginning 2 class
Jane J. Kim, Information Assistant at the George Mason Regional Library to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language class
Lydia Patrick, Coordinator of the Library Internet Services Department to attend the Web 2.0 EXPO Conference
Elizabeth Stromme, Assistant Branch Manager at the John Marshall Library to attend the Public Library Association's National Conference
Additionally, 31 individuals were awarded partial funding toward attendance at the Bureau of Education & Research's What's New in Children's Literature conference.
For more information on how to contribute to the Friends Scholarship Fund or to apply for a scholarship, call 703-324-8300.