Horner Fellowship

Geographic Scope: Arizona librarians

Program Type: International exchange fellowship for librarians

The Horner Fellowship provides an opportunity for Arizona librarians to participate in professional exchange programs. Based on the application requirements mentioning Japanese librarian exchanges, this appears to be focused on library exchange opportunities, potentially with Japan.

Key Requirements

• Valid and serious purpose for the exchange
• Expected career development benefits
• Contribution to Arizona library community
• Support from current library director/administrator
• Willingness to host/support a reciprocal Japanese librarian exchange

Contact Information

• Email: horner.fellowship@azla.org
• Mailing Address: Arizona Library Association, 5602 W. Montebello Way, Florence, AZ 85132
• Phone: (928) 288-2011
• General Email: admin@azla.org

Application Procedure

1. Submit application packet to: horner.fellowship@azla.org
2. Required Application Materials:
   • Completed application form (fillable PDF)
   • Current resume
   • Letter of Application addressing:
   • A valid and serious purpose for making the exchange
   • Expected benefits of the exchange for your career development
   • Contribution the proposed exchange will make to Arizona librarians
   • Names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references
   • Letter of support from applicant's current Library Director, Chief Administrator, or direct supervisor addressing:
   • Administrator's confidence in the applicant as an exchange Fellow
   • Willingness to support a leave of absence for the exchange (if applicable)
   • Willingness to host/support a Japanese Librarian exchange in the future
3. Technical Support: If experiencing problems with the fillable PDF, email admin@azla.org