Empowered Students for University Libraries & Archives (ESULA)
Application for Membership
What is ESULA?
ESULA is a recognized student organization (RSO) housed out of University Libraries & Archives. The
purpose of the RSO is:
 To raise awareness of and serve as an advocate for University Libraries & Archives services and
collections.
 To serve as an on-campus peer resource/mentor for University Libraries & Archives.
What kinds of activities will I participate in as an ESULA member?
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Present residence hall floor programs on University Libraries & Archives services
Give tours of University Libraries & Archives facilities for English Composition and School of
Library & Information Management (SLIM) Orientation classes
Make presentations to newly-enrolled students on University Libraries & Archives services at
SWARM programs
Participate in activities for the William Allen White Children’s Book Award celebration
Participate in activities for National Library Week
Participate in activities for Banned Books Week
Participate in/coordinate other activities for the ESU and Emporia communities regarding library,
reading, and other information literacy programs
What will I gain from involvement with ESULA?
As a member of ESULA, you will receive the following benefits:
 An ESULA polo shirt for ESULA activities
 Dinners with the Dean of University Libraries & Archives
 Complimentary food
 Enhanced library privileges
 A personal letter of recommendation from the Dean of University Libraries & Archives
 Opportunities to interact and network with University Libraries & Archives faculty & staff
 Opportunity to gain leadership development skills through participation in a recognized student
organization
What is the time commitment for being an ESULA member?
ESULA members are expected to give at least four hours of service each month to the organization and
University Libraries & Archives. In addition, the following activities are required attendance:
 ESULA Member Training—held on one day at the beginning of school in August
 William Allen White Children’s Book Award Activities—October
 National Library Week—April
 Monthly meetings of ESULA
Who do I contact with more questions?
For more information, contact Cynthia Akers, Associate Professor and Information Literacy/Outreach
Coordinator, University Libraries and Archives at cakers@emporia.edu or 620-341-5480.
Empowered Students for University Libraries & Archives (ESULA)
Application for Membership
Name _____________________________________________________________
Address (Local)_____________________________________________________
Phone Number (Local) _______________________________________________
Address (Permanent) _________________________________________________
Phone Number (Permanent) ___________________________________________
E-mail Address _____________________________________________________
Classification (circle one) Fresh.
Soph.
Jr.
Sr.
Grad.
Major___________________________________ Minor ____________________
Cumulative GPA ____________________________________________________
Please answer the following questions on another sheet of paper.
1. List all organizations and activities you have been involved with in college
(include leadership roles). If a freshman, list your high school activities, as
well.
2. List any experiences that you have in working with libraries and/or archives.
3. Why do you want to be an Empowered Student for University Libraries &
Archives (ESULA)?
4. Describe the leadership experience that has had the greatest impact on your
life.
Please have one faculty/staff member (a high school teacher is acceptable for firstsemester freshmen) write a letter of recommendation for you for membership into
ESULA. Please have all letters of recommendation sent to:
Cynthia Akers
Associate Professor, University Libraries & Archives
Campus Box 4051
Name of Person Writing Recommendation________________________________
All applications and letters of recommendation are due by Friday, August 31,
2007. Interviews will be held during the week of September 3. You will be
contacted for a date, time, and location.