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ROBERT T. MOTTER SCHOLARSHIP

The Department of Library Education at Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, announces the second Robert T. Motter Library Science Scholarship in the amount of $1,000. The scholarship was created by the Motter Bookbinding Company in memory of its founder, Mr. Robert T. Motter, a longtime friend and aid to libraries and librarians in the state and region. The scholarship committee—comprised of Mrs. Nancy Amis, Mrs. Ann Hoyt, Mrs. Marie D. Chaney, and Dr. Roscoe Rousestated that the purpose of the award is “to encourage a promising young person to enter the school library profession.” Candidacy for the scholarship is open to men and women who have at least junior standing; graduate students are encouraged to apply. The award will be made for study in the library education program at Oklahoma State University and the recipient will be chosen on the basis of “proven scholastic ability plus aptitude and potential for growth in the profession of librarianship.” The deadline for applications is May 1, 1971. Application forms will be sent to those who request them although a personal interview in Stillwater is required. Inquiries may be addressed to Dr. Roscoe Rouse, Head, Department of Library Education, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74074. ■ ■