Graduate Student Ambassadors Wanted for
Fay B. Kaigler Children’s Book Festival
April 7, 8, and 9, 2010

The mission of the Fay B. Kaigler Children’s Book Festival is to recognize excellence in the field of children’s literature and to
provide librarians, teachers, researchers and community members the opportunity to learn about and appreciate children’s
literature through presentations, workshops, and personal interactions with people of significance in the field.

In accordance with this mission, the Fay B. Kaigler Children’s Book Festival at the University of Southern Mississippi School of
Library and Information Science has instituted an Ambassadors program. Four graduate students in LIS or an allied field will be chosen
to receive free registration and housing in exchange for volunteer service during the festival. Successful applicants will have the
opportunity to meet and work with people of significance in the field of children’s literature, hear speakers, and attend
workshops relevant to the field.

CBF Ambassadors Program

The Fay B. Kaigler Children’s Book Festival at the University of Southern Mississippi seeks applicants for its Ambassadors program.
The program provides free registration to the three day event and three nights of shared housing in exchange for 12 hours of volunteer
service at the festival. Meals and travel expenses are not included.

Purpose

The purpose of the Ambassadors Program is to increase national awareness and appreciation of the Fay B. Kaigler Children’s Book
Festival by aspiring graduate students in children’s literature and/or library services to children. It will also provide the Book Festival
with a mature, reliable volunteer workforce who can become staunch supporters of CBF as they progress in their careers.

Qualifications

Applicants must be currently enrolled in an ALA accredited MLS or MLIS program or an active PhD candidate in children’s literature
or library and information science. They should have demonstrated experience in or knowledge of children’s literature and/or library
services to children. Completed class work can be considered in lieu of work experience.

Due Date

December 15, 2009

To apply

Please submit the application and statement of interest with the
names of three references to:

Dr. Catharine Bomhold, Director
Fay B. Kaigler Children’s Book Festival
School of Library and Information Science
The University of Southern Mississippi
118 College Drive, 5146
Hattiesburg, MS 39406

Applications can be submitted via email to: cbomhold@yahoo.com