And today's librarians have a new status as information specialists. Library and information science might fit your career aspirations. If you are an undergraduate student and interested in a career in library or information science, you may apply for scholarships through the Penn State University Libraries. The scholarships are described below. I like library work because I get to help people.
All backgrounds are useful in the library.
This scholarship recognizes and provides financial assistance to undergraduate students planning careers in the field of library science. This scholarship was established in 1981 by Raymond N. Shibley, Penn State Class of 1947, in memory of his family and in honor of his mother, Adma Hammam Shibley, a member of the Pattee Library staff from 1945 to 1949. This scholarship was established to help a student complete the undergraduate program at Penn State. It is available to qualified undergraduate students who plan to go to graduate library school and who need funds to meet necessary college expenses while at Penn State. It was established in 1964 by Grace C. Whitmore in memory of her sister, Martha Conner, who was a member of the University Libraries staff.