Fay B. Kaigler Children's Book Festival
Fay B. Kaigler Children's Book Festival
Cecilia Dupepe, University of Alabama
Ros Faulkner, University of Wisconsin- Madison
Jessica Perkins, University of Maryland, College Park
Bekah Puddington, San Jose State University
Leanna Wagner, University of Alabama
Holly Wergin, University of Wisconsin- Madison
Purpose:
The purpose of the Ambassadors Program is to increase national awareness and appreciation
of the Fay B. Kaigler Children's Book Festival, held each spring at The University
of Southern Mississippi, by aspiring graduate students in children's literature, education,
and library services to children. 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. 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.
Responsibilities:
The Ambassador Program provides free registration to the three-day event and shared
housing in exchange for volunteer service at the festival. Meals and travel expenses
are not included. Prior to the festival, Ambassadors write keynote introductions.
Ambassadors are expected to be in attendance for all Book Festival events and are
asked to do various duties throughout the festival, including but not limited to:
taking head counts, handing out evaluations, helping with speaker setup, collecting
lunch tickets, as well as other duties as they arise. Ambassadors are expected to
be courteous and professional at all times. The dress code is business casual.
Qualifications:
Applicants must be currently enrolled as a graduate in Library Science, Children's
Literature or a comparable field. 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:
November 18, 2022
To apply:
Please submit your resume and a 500 word or less statement of interest telling us
why you want to attend the Fay B. Kaigler Children's Book Festival and why you would
make a good Ambassador, along with the names and email addresses of three references
via email to Volunteer Coordinator.