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Where can I find material to apply?
When is the deadline for the application?
What does the application entail?
What are the phone interviews like?
Can I apply even if I don’t go to one of the schools in the alliance?
Does it matter which of the LAMP partner schools I attend?
Do my undergraduate studies have to be in library and information science?
How many scholars are currently in the program?
How many scholars do you select annually?
What is the summer institute?
Do I have to attend the summer institute?
How much does it cost to attend the summer institute?
What are the benefits for scholars other than the summer institute?
As a LAMP Mentor, how do I begin mentoring?
How do I initiate contact?
How often should I be in contact with my Mentee?
Is the Mentoring relationship based on the Mentee asking for help?
What if the relationship is non-productive?
How long does the Mentor relationship last?
Will I have further contact with the LAMP Committee after the Summer Institute?
How can I get in touch with LAMP staff?
LIS stands for Library and Information Science or Studies; the study of librarianship and dissemination of information. A Master’s degree from a LIS program at a school accredited by the American Library Association is required for most upper-level library and information-based jobs.
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What is LAMP?
LAMP (LIS Access Midwest Program) is a regional alliance of 10 Midwest universities and their libraries that encourages students from historically underrepresented groups to enter the field of library and information science. The program offers students a number of opportunities to increase their awareness of the LIS field. LAMP provides students with mentoring, internships, and financial assistance in the form of fellowships once the student is admitted to one of the schools in the alliance.
Where can I find material to apply?
Application material is posted on the website. The application material is an online process.
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When is the deadline for the application?
The deadline for applications is March 15, 2011. However, if there are still open slots your application may still be considered. See the contact information below to find out if there are still openings.
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What does the application entail?
The application consists of a series of standard questions with a short essay section. Applicants are also required to submit one letter of recommendation. In addition, applicants may be asked to complete a phone interview with LAMP selection committee members.
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What are the phone interviews like?
The phone interview is a brief chance for the selection committee to get to know you. The phone interview is given in place of a face-to-face interview to save applicants the hassle of traveling, so consider it the way you would a face-to-face interview.
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Can I apply even if I don’t go to one of the schools in the alliance?
Students from any school in the region may apply. LAMP is open to all students provided they complete their graduate studies at one of our partner schools.
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Does it matter which of the LAMP partner schools I attend?
Scholars may choose to apply to any of the partner schools and attend whichever one they choose. No preference is given to applicants based on which school they choose to attend.
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Do my undergraduate studies have to be in library and information science?
LAMP welcomes students from any academic background! LIS is interdisciplinary field made up of a cornucopia of different scholars from all fields of study. The important thing is that you want to study LIS in the future.
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How many scholars are currently in the program?
There are currently thirty seven scholars in the program but the number selected each year varies.
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How many scholars do you select annually?
We expect to select eight scholars annually.
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What is the summer institute?
The summer institute is an opportunity for scholars to interact with professionals and prominent names in the field. It is a chance to meet other scholars over a three-day retreat at one of our partner schools. A number of LIS topics are covered ranging from preparation for graduate studies to librarianship career exploration. The institute includes a graduate fair where the students have face time with schools they may apply to so the scholars may talk to recruitment officers face-to-face.
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Do I have to attend the summer institute?
The summer institute is required of all scholars but exceptions due to extenuating circumstances are made on a case-by-case basis. Keep in mind that attendance of the institute is fully funded by LAMP.
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How much does it cost to attend the summer institute?
LAMP will cover all of the scholars’ reasonable expenses for travel, food, and lodging. The cost to the student should be negligible. For example, personal entertainment expenses are not covered.
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What are the benefits for scholars other than the summer institute?
Once or twice during each semester, LAMP will offer students a chance to “attend” a lecture online via Moodle. This involves scholars and the speaker gathering in a chatroom on Moodle while the speaker’s audio lecture is broadcast to students online. These sessions may be anything from a big name in LIS speaking about their experiences to admissions experts discussing how to apply to grad school.
Scholars will be assigned mentors who they will interact with throughout their studies. Mentors offer students a perspective on LIS from an active professional in the field. They also aid scholars in choosing which classes to take and how best to specialize their education based on their personal goals.
Scholars are offered the opportunity to engage in a summer internship at one of the libraries within the LAMP partnership. This internship gives scholars a head start in the LIS field and offers them a first hand view of the field.
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As a LAMP Mentor, how do I begin mentoring?
A member of the LAMP Committee will contact the prospective mentor and mentee with details of their proposed partner. The mentor then initiates contact.
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How do I initiate contact?
It is important to clarify where you will meet, when, for how long, and why. It is important to get to know each other a little and negotiate how you will relate and what you want the outcomes of the relationship to be.
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How often should I be in contact with my Mentee?
This varies with the needs of the mentee and the extent of the mentor’s input. Initially you could set up short meetings or conversations quite frequently to get off to a good start and later meet more or less frequently as required (at least twice per semester) or via other means of communication. Mentors, especially, should remember the importance of follow-up meetings.
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Is the Mentoring relationship based on the Mentee asking for help?
Yes, but not completely. Mentors need to take their commitment seriously and be prepared to initiate meetings in the absence of particular problems. The mentoring relationship should not be just emergency support (although it can be this).
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What if the relationship is non-productive?
For a variety of personal and professional reasons, a mentoring partnership may not seem to be productive. The relationship depends on trust and honesty so both parties need to be honest and acknowledge that the relationship isn’t what they expected. If either or both parties feel this to be the case, they should contact the LAMP Committee so that other arrangements can be made.
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How long does the Mentor relationship last?
The relationship lasts as long as it is agreed by both parties. The LAMP Committee will oversee involvement for the duration of the LAMP Scholars program.
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Will I have further contact with the LAMP Committee after the Summer Institute?
Yes. The LAMP Committee intends to conduct annual meetings for all those involved in the scheme. We will also contact you in order to evaluate the program.
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Contact Amani Ayad at (217) 265-6416.
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