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2023 ABOS Awards Program (Scholarship)

Posted May 17, 2023

The Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services (ABOS) is proud to announce that our 2023 ABOS Awards Program is now open.

ABOS is sponsoring a scholarship for library school students: the Bernard Vavrek Scholarship.  Dr. Bernard Vavrek, Professor of Library Science, Chair of the Library Science Department at Clarion University, co-founded with John Philip the “Great American Bookmobile Conference,” running it for many years until ABOS was formed and took over management of the conference. This scholarship honors Dr. Vavrek’s profound commitment to library science and, in particular, bookmobile and outreach services. The winner receives $1,000 towards the Spring 2024 semester of their schooling, which will be sent directly to their library school

We would like to announce that we have a new award this year: the MMI Award (Me, Myself and I). The MMI award will be presented annually to an individual who displays an outstanding work ethic which includes ambition, confidence, dependability, determination, and eagerness. The candidate should also have a vision for expanding outreach and/or bookmobile service for the betterment of their community. Available to all library staff/job classifications. This award offers a free 1-year membership to ABOS.

For more information about the 2023 ABOS Awards Program and to submit your nomination, visit https://abos-outreach.com/awards.

ABOS strongly believes in supporting the next generation of library leaders. We proudly:

  • Celebrate the annual Student Week to spotlight our current student members as well as membership discounts and prizes for current students
  • Spearhead networking opportunities just for students interested in the field of library outreach
  • Advocate for education by having scholarships for students at both masters and paraprofessional level programs
  • Partner with the American Library Association for Spectrum Scholars · Provide a student registration rate for our annual conference

What are the benefits of being an ABOS member?

  • $20 membership benefits include:
  • Access to an active listserv where ideas and best practices are shared. · Discount on conference registration.
  • Enjoy voting privileges.
  • Mentorship from leaders and professionals in the library outreach field
  • Part of an international resource network.
  • Continuing education opportunities.
  • Serve on a committee to further the ABOS mission.
  • Gain inspiration from our quarterly newsletter, Out & About.

If a student is interested in becoming an outreach or mobile library worker, ABOS is the premier group to join. To learn more about the many benefits of becoming an official ABOS member and to become an official ABOS member today, visit https://abos-outreach.com/membership. 

Thank you for your continued support of the Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services (ABOS).

Questions about the 2023 ABOS Awards Program can be directed to Kassy Trejo, 2023 ABOS Awards Committee Chair, at [email protected].

Opportunities for Current Students Scholarship