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26 November 2006

IFLA/ALP Scholarship

Category: Grants

What: IFLA/Action for Development through Libraries Programme (ALP) Scholarships
Who should apply: Middle level professionals and technical specialists less than 46 years old
Where: Recognized institution in Asia and Oceania
Scholarship period: Around six weeks
Current recipient: Lea Delos Reyes
Deadline: 31 December 2006
Contact: Tan Keat Fong - keatfong @ nlb.gov.sg
Website | Application form (pdf)


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Action for Development through Libraries Programme Core Activity (ALP)
Scholarships Asia and Oceania
Mission
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 information services. Consequently, this is a priority area to which ALP addresses itself.
Scholarships
Middle level professionals and technical specialists (computing staff) working in libraries 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 accommodation.
Report
The recipient must submit a detailed report of approximately 2000 words to IFLA ALP and the host institution.
Administrative Formalities
Administrative 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.
Address
Please send you application to the IFLA Regional Office: Ms. Tan Keat Fong
Regional Manager IFLA Regional Office for Asia and Oceania
c/o National Library Board
Singapore
Postal & Visiting Address:
100 Victoria Street
Singapore 188064
Singapore
Tel: +(65) 6332 3347
Fax: +(65) 6332 3616
E-mail: keatfong@nlb.gov.sg

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