The Gold Coast Library Network, Region VII of the Library of California, is a non-profit organization that serves academic, public, and special libraries in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. The Network's mission is to provide services that facilitate resource sharing and connectivity among its members.

There is no cost to become a member of the Gold Coast Library Network. Libraries interested in participating are encouraged to contact the Network.

The Gold Coast Library Network, Region VII of the Library of California, announces Scholarship Awards.

The Gold Coast Library Network is awarding two scholarships to area students currently enrolled in either a graduate or undergraduate library studies program. Scholarship awards will be $500 for one student enrolled in a graduate library program and $300 for one student enrolled in an undergraduate library program. Awards must be used towards purchase of tuition and/or school-related books.

To be eligible for the scholarships, applicants must be:

1.) Enrolled at least part time in a post-secondary library education program and

2.) Employed at least part time at a library in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara or Ventura county.

Scholarship recipients will be notified by April 1, 2009, and awards presented at the Gold Coast Library Network Annual Meeting later that month.

For consideration, a scholarship application (with letters of reference and transcript) must be completed and postmarked by March 2, 2009.

The scholarship application is available by clicking here. This PDF form is editable -- you may type your information directly into it. When finished, please print the form, sign it, and submit it along with your letters of recommendation and transcript to the address indicated on the application.

Click here for a printable version of this announcement.

If your library is already a member of Gold Coast Library Network, there is now a database for member information. Please enter or edit your information or access other member’s information at:

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