Shelagh Mikulak Memorial Scholarship in Library Sciences Fund

Often one individual has a huge impact on the careers of many.  This is true of Shelagh Mikulak.  Shelagh was a fantastic Alberta Law Librarian. A role model to many, her tragic passing this year from ALS created something positive: the actions of others to remember and honour her. Please consider this request that was circulated through the CALL-L list.

As many of you know, a little over three months ago we lost one of our own, Shelagh Mikulak. Shelagh was passionate about librarianship and believed in mentoring individuals wishing to pursue a career in the library field.  For this reason a memorial fund is being created through the Calgary Foundation – the Shelagh Mikulak Memorial Scholarship in Library Sciences Fund.

In order to make the Shelagh Mikulak Memorial Scholarship in Library Sciences Fund a reality, our first goal is to raise $100,000 in order to firmly establish the fund and work towards awarding grants ‘in perpetuity.’  This is where you can help!  Please consider donating to this fund. Any donations of $25.00 or more will receive a tax receipt.   

Many of us have specific charities we support each year.  I am hoping you will consider adding this to your list!  We always talk about the importance of encouraging individuals to join our field and this fund will not only help do this, but also raise the profile of our profession.  

Once enough funds have been raised, adjudication will occur annually for granting the award.  For further specifics, please see below under the heading “Information on the Shelagh Mikulak Memorial Scholarship in Library Sciences Fund”. 

Making a donation to the Shelagh Mikulak Memorial Scholarship in Library Sciences Fund:

Please follow these instructions to make your donation:

1. Go to https://payment.csfm.com/donations/calgaryfoundation/


2. Click on the second radio button, (“Select from funds to support a current celebration, remembrance or fundraising activity”)


3. Under “Select Fund”, use the pull down arrow and select “Shelagh Mikulak Memorial Scholarship in Library Sciences Fund”


4. Once selected, please complete the information at the bottom of the page and submit it.
   
    
   
   
   Alternatively, donations can be made by cheque; please make the cheque payable to “The Calgary Foundation”, and clearly indicate on your cheque or correspondence “Shelagh Mikulak Memorial Scholarship in Library Sciences”.  The cheque can then be mailed to:
   
   
   
               The Calgary Foundation
               700, 999 – 8^th Street SW
               Calgary, AB  T2R 1J5
   
   
   Information on the Shelagh Mikulak Memorial Scholarship in Library Sciences Fund:
   
   
   The Shelagh Mikulak Memorial Scholarship in Library Sciences Fund (“the fund”) will be awarded to an individual wishing to pursue a post-secondary education in the library field (i.e. either Library Technician programs or Masters of Library Science programs). The Calgary Foundation will circulate information regarding the fund to schools throughout Canada.
   
   
   While further criteria will be established once the fund is in place, applicants will be required to provide a written essay explaining their reasons for pursuing a career in the library field, and special consideration will be given to those individuals who are financially challenged.  It is anticipated adjudication will occur on an annual basis, and dependent on the performance of the fund, one or two grants may be awarded each year.  The amount to be awarded will also be dependent upon the funds available.
   
   
   Thank you
   
   
   Please accept my sincere thanks for your consideration in making the Shelagh Mikulak Memorial Scholarship in Library Sciences Fund a reality.  Should you have any questions regarding the fund, please do not hesitate to contact me.
   
   
   Sincere thanks,
   Annamarie