WVLS is awarding scholarships to area library staff to attend the national 2023 American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference.

The 2023 ALA Annual Conference will be held in Chicago and will run from June 22-27. As the world’s largest library event, the ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition brings together thousands of librarians and library staff, educators, authors, publishers, friends of libraries, trustees, special guests, and exhibitors.

Valued at $3,800, this WVLS ALA Conference scholarship includes registration, lodging, round-trip mileage and meals. Scholarship recipients are expected to attend the entire conference. 

The scholarship application deadline is by 12 p.m. CST on Monday, March 13.

Download and submit an application