Two IFLA/ALP Scholarships for Asia Oceania

1. Scholarships Asia and Oceania

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 accommodation.

REPORT

The recipient must submit a detailed report of approximately 2000 words to the ALP and host institution.

ADMINISTRATIVE FORMALITIES

Administrative formalities such as arranging leave, visa, etc. will be the responsibility of the recipient.

CLOSING DATEThe applications should be received at the latest by 31 December each year.

More Details at http://www.ifla.org/VI/1/admin/scholarasia.htm

2. Training attachments Asia and Oceania

The four-week Training Attachments are designed to afford an opportunity to middle-level library and information workers (below forty years of age) from developing countries who wish to gain experience and hands-on exposure from more advanced environments. The areas identified for such training are library management, information technology, preservation, rural librarianship and literacy work.

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 the ALP and 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

More Details at http://www.ifla.org/VI/1/admin/trasia.htm