Every other year, the Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library awards a junior or senior student the Patricia Lindell Scholarship, established through the generosity of the Friends of the Library – Gustavus Library Associates. The recipient will be awarded $1,200 to undertake a research project of value to the Library and/or the wider Gustavus community. The scholarship is awarded upon the successful completion of the project.
Because of the time commitment involved, applicants are strongly recommended to apply for independent study credit during the spring semester (up to .5 credits).
The recipient will work with library faculty member Rachel Flynn during spring semester on a project related to the institutional repository, the centralized online source for a portion of the intellectual output of the faculty and students of Gustavus Adolphus College. The project will examine how to leverage the institutional repository to showcase the scholarship of the College community and the connections between this work and the information literacy instruction program of the library.
The successful candidate must be comfortable with technology, able to work independently and with initiative, possess strong oral and written communication skills, and will be able to manage their time to complete the project successfully.
For information on previous projects, visit Patricia Lindell Scholarship Projects and Paper Awards.
To apply:
- Submit a statement of interest (2-3 paragraphs) describing why you are interested in the project and the unique qualifications you would bring to it. Please also indicate if you are planning to undertake the project as part of a credit-bearing independent study. Email your statement to Rachel Flynn, rflynn@gustavus.edu.
- Request a letter of recommendation from a faculty member who can speak to your credentials for this project. Faculty members can email letters directly to Rachel Flynn, rflynn@gustavus.edu.
Applications are due Sunday, November 5, 2023.