[Libs-Or] PLA: Support OLA's Scholarship Program

[gsharp at cclsd.org]

Thanks in advance to all of you who'll stop by OLA's booth at PLA and 
make a contribution to OLA's Scholarship Fundraiser. The OLA 
Past-Presidents group have a new bumper sticker available for purchase 
that supports the scholarship program.

The MLIS students who receive OLA scholarships greatly appreciate your 
donations. Here's a couple of thank you's from recent OLA scholarship 
recipients, to give you an idea of their appreciation:

"Dear OLA. I am so honored to receive the OLA scholarship. Thank you for 
choosing me. Everyday I go to work I am more sure of my choice in 
earning my MLIS, and pursuing a careet as a youth librarian. Being able 
to study the subject while working in libraries and directly applying 
the knowledge I learn is very useful, even more wonderful that I am able 
to be close to my family, and build connections with libraries right 
here in Oregon where I hope to be many years in the future." -- Thank 
you again, Jennifer Wolf

"Dear OLA Members: Thank you so much for offering me a scholarship for 
another year! Your generosity is much appreciated. I am about to begin 
my third and final year in the MLIS program at UW's iSchool. My 
experience in this program has been profound and totally life-changing. 
I look forward to securing my degree in May, joining the world of 
professional librarianship, and becoming a contributing member of the 
association. Again, my deepest thanks." Sincerely, Cherie Rainwater.

Thanks OLA members for your ongoing support for the scholarship program. 
And a big thanks to the OLA Past-Presidents for volunteering to benefit 
the scholarship program!!

Gary Sharp
OLA MLIS Scholarship Program

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Gary Sharp

Director of Library Services

North Bend Public Library
1800 Sherman
North Bend OR 97549
541-756-1073 voice or fax


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