PDA Event: Beyond Borders, Within Reach - The Fulbright Specialist Experience for Librarians
Are you interested in applying for a Fulbright, but can’t commit to a year abroad? The Fulbright Specialist Program offers librarians the chance to serve on short-term projects lasting just two to six weeks. This session explores how short-term Fulbright Specialist opportunities empower librarians to advance global knowledge exchange, foster cross-cultural understanding, and extend the profession’s legacy of leadership into an increasingly interconnected world. This panel discussion will guide attendees through the full journey of the Fulbright experience. Topics will include the application process, securing institutional support, and strategies for standing out as an applicant. Panelists will also reflect on the value of cultural exchange and the lasting professional impact of serving as a Fulbright Specialist. Whether you are preparing to apply, already on the roster, or simply curious about how librarians can engage with Fulbright, you will leave with insider perspectives and practical strategies to pursue your own opportunity to join the Fulbright community.
Presenters:
- Amy Burger is a Librarian at Dalton State College
- Dallas Long, Ph.D., is a professor and former Dean of Milner Library at Illinois State University
- Katy Webb is the Betty Drees Johnson Dean of the Library and Learning Technologies and Professor at Stetson University
- David Leffler is the Coordinator of Discovery & Access and a librarian at Liberty University’s Jerry Falwell Library.
- Jennifer Turner is a Professor and Teaching & Learning Coordinator in Library Services at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
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