Unlock the doors to innovation and leadership in library services with the Margery C Ramsay Scholarship! Applications are now open, offering up to $20,000 for Victorian public library staff. Apply today and take the next step in your professional journey: https://forms.office.com/r/kZ04vv9X7R
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Join us for an informative session via Teams Tuesday, April 23rd and 30th , from 12:30-1 pm (meeting link Meeting ID: 473 365 427 114 Passcode: MGkrdi) to discover more about this incredible opportunity.
Don’t miss your chance to:
- Apply for any amount up to $20,000; joint applications welcome.
- Access flexible options like courses, conferences, and internships.
- Showcase your vision and shape the future of library services in Victoria and beyond.
The first phase closes on Thursday, May 30th, at 11:59 pm. Submit your innovative idea now to be part of a legacy of excellence and service in the library profession.
Who was Margery C Ramsay?
Margery C Ramsay was a trailblazer, visionary, and driving force in the world of libraries.
In the 1940s, she became the first qualified librarian appointed to a public library service in country Victoria, where she transformed Ballarat Library and contributed to the development of one of Victoria’s first regional library services.
During the 1950s, Margery led municipal library services in Tasmania before returning to Victoria in the 1960s as Principal of the Library Training School.
She served as State Library Victoria’s Deputy-Principal Librarian in 1969 and as Principal Librarian from 1974 to 1981. Margery C Ramsay was more than just a name; she was an innovator and leader in public libraries, leaving a lasting impact on the profession.