Academic and Research Libraries Section Conference Attendance Grant

The Academic and Research Libraries Section (ARL), with generous sponsorship by Ex Libris and SAGE, is offering THREE (3) Attendance Grants for the IFLA Congress in Kuala Lumpur 2018 to an information professional from each of these regions:

•           Africa

•           Latin America

•           Asia/Pacific region

What does the Attendance Grant Cover?

Each grant covers the early registration fee of Euro 500 which expires on 15th May 2018. The Attendance Grant will also provide support for travel and/or accommodation of up to Euro 700.

Applicants must be able to attend the Congress and will be responsible for all other costs associated with Congress attendance. Please see the Conference website for further details about the Congress.

What is expected from the grant holders?

The successful candidates will be required to be onsite at the Congress and participate actively for the duration of the Congress.

The winners will also be required to attend the IFLA Awards session to receive their certificates, and also attend the ARL’s Hot Topics session.

They will also be required to take part in various publicity events during the conference, such as photo shoots and events organised at the two sponsors’ exhibition stalls. Their essays may be published on the ARL Section blog before the conference.

Recipients will be required to write a brief article about their Congress experience (approximately 500 words) for publication on the ARL Section blog within 3 months of the end of the Congress.

Eligibility

•           The applicant must be a paid-up member of his/her national library association

•           The applicant should not have attended the IFLA Congress before

•           The applicant must be willing to share their experience at the IFLA Congress with their national library association

•           The applicant must be eligible to obtain a visa for travel

•           The applicant must declare that she/he is able to fund all other costs beyond the grant that are involved in attending the Congress, e.g. all other hotel, travel and subsistence expenses NOT covered by the Grant

•           Those who have previously received this Grant (formerly known as Essay Contest) are not eligible to apply again.

Application Procedures

Your application will include the following:

(A) A covering letter providing:

•           your contact details (e.g. name and email address)

•           short summary of your employment and/or student status

First-time IFLA attendees, young professionals, students of Library and Information Studies (LIS) and those working in LIS jobs for the first time will have an advantage in the assessment of applications, so make sure you mention this if you belong to one of these categories.

(B) A written statement of up to 500 words, on

•           how attending IFLA will benefit you in a personal and/or professional capacity, with

reference to the 2018 theme of the conference;

•           how you intend to apply the benefits that you have outlined in a practical way after the Congress, either for you personally or for the library/information unit you work in;

•           a budget/cost estimate for travel and hotel up to Euro 700, that would not normally be funded by other grants or your place of work.

(C) A declaration that you are able to fund all other costs beyond the Grant when attending the Congress, and that you are eligible to obtain a visa for travel.

(D) A statement indicating that you have approval from your employer, that if you are a recipient of this Grant, that you have their support to attend the IFLA World Library and Information Congress in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Submission

•           Your application must be received by 9 March 2018.

•           All applications will be acknowledged upon receipt.

•           All applicants will receive notification of award status no later than 1 May 2018.

Please send your application with your address, telephone number, and email address no later than 9 March 2018, to:

Liz State

Email: lizstate@gmail.com

Please note

Our grant is possible because of the generous sponsorship by Ex Libris and SAGE. Our sponsors want to offer all our grant applicants an opportunity to receive news and announcements of their products and services, and we will be sharing your contact details with them. If you do not wish to have your contact details shared, please indicate your preference in your submission document.

Source: https://2018.ifla.org/congress-information/conference-participation-grants/academic-and-research-libraries-section-conference-attendance-grant

IFLA World Library and Information Congress Participation Grants

With generous support from MyCEB, the Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau, it is our great pleasure to announce that the IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2018 has now made available funds to provide support for 30 delegates to attend the IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2018 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia by providing them with a free registration plus Euro 500 towards other expenses (i.e. flight costs, accommodation and daily expenses).

The free registration will be done through an online booking system, using a special code. The funding of Euro 500 will be paid out onsite at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in Malaysia.

(Those candidates who have already submitted an application will not need to reapply; all applications received until the deadline shall be considered.)

Priority is given to those applicants

• who are a first time attendee to the World Library and Information Congress
• and who are a member of their National Library Association.

Applications should enclose

• curriculum vitae
• your motivation concerning the professional benefit of attending the conference (max. 200 words)
• proof of membership of national library association (i.e. copy of membership card, letter from the association etc.)

Post-Congress Report

• After the Congress concludes, we ask all grantees to submit a brief report of their experiences

Applications should be submitted to: grants@ifla.org

Submission deadline

1 March 2018

Source: https://2018.ifla.org/ifla-world-library-and-information-congress-participation-grants

 

Call for applications: The Initiative for Young African Library Innovators (IYALI) 2018

EIFL is inviting African public librarians under the age of 35 to apply to take part in an initiative that seeks to support emerging public library innovators in Africa by exposing them to inspiring public libraries in Asia and Africa.

By connecting young African public library innovators with their peers outside Africa, especially those from other developing and transition economy countries, EIFL aims to expand the professional horizons of African public librarians, to introduce them to new ideas, and to help them see their own work and achievements in a new and different light.

What will successful IYALI applicants experience and learn?

Successful applicants will have the opportunity to:

• Attend the Young African Library Innovators workshop in Indonesia,  (location and venue to be confirmed). The programme includes unconference discussions and visits to innovative public libraries. It takes place from 21-24 August 2018;
• Take part in the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) 2018 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and connect with IFLA leaders, programme associates and delegates from IFLA member libraries (26 - 30 August 2018);
• Participate in a competition to win a scholarship to attend and share experiences at the African Library and Information Associations and Institutions (AfLIA) conference in 2019.

Are you eligible to apply?

To be eligible to apply, you must:

• Work at a public or community library in Africa (see the list of eligible countries);
• Be up to 35 years old and have a minimum of three years’ work experience in a public (or community) library (or libraries);
• Have practical experience in new library service development and / or community outreach initiatives;
• Have a clear vision of how your library could develop in order to meet community needs;
• Have sufficient English language skills to take part fully in international professional activities;
• Have the support of your library management and / or local authority for your participation in IYALI (confirmed by signature at the end of your application form);
• Commit to stay working in the public (or community) library sector in your country for at least two years after participation in IYALI.

Preference will be given to applicants who -

• Have professional Library and Information Science (LIS) education and qualifications or are engaged in professional LIS studies (where applicable);
• Have a recommendation from a national library association or library support organizations active in Africa, for example, Book Aid International, Libraries without Borders, IREX, Worldreader, or any other/s.

What will participation cost?

EIFL will cover all travel costs related to participation in IYALI, including visa fees, flights, travel and medical insurance, accommodation and meals, and all IYALI programme costs.

EIFL will NOT compensate libraries for employment costs during participants’ time-away.

When is the deadline?

The deadline for receipt of applications is 18:00 EET (Eastern European Time) on 9 February 2018.

How to apply

You must apply through the EIFL Electronic Submission System.

All applications must be submitted by 18:00 EET (Eastern European Time) on 9 February 2018.

Applications will be evaluated by a group of library experts, nominated by EIFL, AfLIA and IFLA.

Download an application form here.

In order to submit the application, follow these steps:

1. Fill in the downloaded application form.

2. Print and sign the last page of the form, and obtain endorsement by signature from your library management / local authority. Scan the form (make a digital copy).

3. Register to access the EIFL online submission system ("Create new account").

4. Create a new submission ("Create new" in the top menu, which will appear once you have created an account), fill in the required details and upload the application form and a separate signed page.

5. Upload any further supporting documentation, e.g. recommendation from national library association or library support organisation active in Africa.

6. Submit your application.

If you have any questions, please contact iyali@eifl.net.

IYALI is funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Source: https://esms.eifl.net/call-applications-initiative-young-african-library-innovators-iyali-2018