IFLA Core Activity for the Advancement of Librarianship (ALP)
Scholarships Asia and Oceania
The purpose of the Programme is to further the library profession, library institutions and library and information services in developing countries.
In many developing countries the status of the library and information profession needs to be strengthened. This can be done among other things by continuing education programme, especially in areas striving to keep up with the rapid pace of development in library and informationservices. This, therefore, is a priority area to which ALP addresses itself.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Middle level professionals and technical specialists (computing staff) working in libraries / information centres in Asia and Oceania may apply. The candidates must be less than 46 years old. They must have an undergraduate degree and basic IT skills. The scholarship will enable the recipient to gain experience and hands-on exposure in a professionally advanced environment at a recognized institution in Asia and Oceania. The scholarship period will not exceed six weeks.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
In addition to economy class return airfare, the recipient will be given a moderate per diem allowance to cover meals and accomodation.
REPORT
The recipient must submit a detailed report of approximately 2000 words to the ALP and host institution.
ADMINISTRATIVE FORMALITIES
Administraive formalities such as arranging leave, visa, etc. will be the responsibility of the recipient.
CLOSING DATE
The applications should be received at the latest by 31 December each year. Selected candidates will be informed within three months of the closing date.
Please send your application to the ALP Regional Coordinator:
Ms Daruna Somboonkun
23/2 Wudthhakard 39, Jomthong
Bangkok 10150, Thailand.
E-mail: daruna_s@hotmail.com
CONDITION OF GRANTS
Applicants can apply for one grant only from ALP yearly.
YOUR CHECKLIST
To make sure that your application meets the necessary requirements, please follow the checklist below:
- Letter of endorsement from your employer allowing you to go on study leave is enclosed
- Office and postal addresses are written clearly with necessary details
- Age is below 46
It is important to send the file electronically if at all possible. If it is necessary to send a fax version, please make sure that the original copies of your application documents are sharp and clear enough to produce legible fax copies.
Download the Application form:
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