Edmonton Law Libraries Association

The James D. Lang Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is intended to support attendance at a continuing education program, such as a workshop, certificate program, or other similar activity.  The Scholarship is open to members of CALL/ACBD and applications are considered twice each year:  February 1 and August 1. Please see the link above to the CALL/ACBD website for additional information, a list of past winners and the application form. 

Diana M. Priestly Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship application period also closes on February 1.  This annual award recognizes the distinctive contribution of Diana M. Priestly to law librarianship.  It is awarded to support an applicant with either a library or law school degree pursue obtaining the alternate degree.  The award is also open to those with previous law library experience who are pursuing a degree from an accredited Canadian library school.  Availability of this award has been promoted to all Canadian law schools and accredited Canadian library schools.

Just a reminder to all ELLA members that membership fees for the 2020-2021 membership year have been waived in order to acknowledge the hardships faced by many individuals during the global pandemic.

However, some of our members have queried about making a donation to ELLA. If you are interested in doing so, please contact us ellaexec @ gmail.com. Our treasurer, Christine Brown, will follow up with you directly.

Thank you to all of our members and everything you do to keep ELLA going strong! Have a safe, merry holiday season!

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