The Mears Fellowship
The Io DeGraw Mears Fellowship was established in memory of Io DeGraw Mears by her
family and friends. This fellowship is awarded each year to one or more Goucher graduates
who have been accepted to a graduate program in library science. Any Goucher alumna
or alumnus, regardless of the time since graduation, may be considered for the Mears
Fellowship.
Being a librarian is a great way to work with people, with ideas, and with emerging
technologies. It's a profession that provides the opportunity to make a positive difference
in people's lives - from inner city kids to research scientists to college students
confronted with a bewildering array of information.
To mark the twenty-fifth anniversary of the fund, Nancy Magnuson, college librarian
emerita, and Margie Simon ’75 wrote an article describing some of the Fellows in the Winter 2024 issue of the Goucher Magazine.
To apply, please send the following information to Nancy Magnuson at nmagnuso@goucher.edu.
- a letter describing your interest in a library career
- resume
- name and contact information for a reference, preferably a Goucher faculty member
- evidence of acceptance into an MLIS program
Applications may be sent at any time during the year, but those approved by mid-March
will be listed in the program for the spring Honors Convocation of that year. Selection
is made by the co-managers of the Mears Fund, Nancy Magnuson and Margie Simon.
Questions? Contact Nancy at nmagnuso@goucher.edu.