[December 5, 2006] Individuals and organizations have contributed a total of $2,668 thus far to the University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Library and Information Studies (GSLIS) Scholarship Fund in honor of the late Frank Iacono. The GSLIS Scholarship Fund is an endowed fund from which scholarship awards are made each year. Starting in the spring of 2007, one or more GSLIS students will be recognized as Iacono Scholars and awarded scholarship money from this fund. Because Frank reached out to students and colleagues in all areas of librarianship, this scholarship will not be earmarked for any particular specialization; eligibility will be determined by scholastic excellence, professional engagement, and need.

Frank Iacono, who earned his MLIS at URI in 1974 and went on to help, encourage, and mentor generations of MLIS students, died unexpectedly on August 30, 2006. Frank was a valued colleague and friend not only to his fellow OLIS staff members but also to library students and the entire RI library community.

Donations to the GSLIS Scholarship Fund in memory of Frank Iacono may be mailed to:

Gale Eaton, Director
Graduate School of Library and Information Studies
University of Rhode Island
94 West Alumni Avenue
Kingston, RI 02881

Checks should be made out to the URI GSLIS Scholarship Fund, with a "Frank Iacono" memo in the bottom left. All donations are tax-deductible and will be earmarked for Iacono Scholars.