The next World Library and Information Congress will be held in San Juan, Puerto Rico, 13-18 August 2011. Theme: Libraries beyond Libraries: Integration, Innovation and Information for all.
The World Library and Information Congress is the largest, and arguably the most important single international LIS event in the world. As a CILIP member you are in a unique position to receive financial assistance to attend this event.
There are two kinds of award available:
First-timer awards cover the total costs of attending the conference. There are only two conditions: current CILIP membership, and never having attended an IFLA conference (other than in the UK) previously. These grants give members an opportunity to enjoy the 'IFLA experience' with guidance and support from CILIP, pick up invaluable CPD experiences from a range of global perspectives, network with overseas colleagues and perhaps get involved in the work of IFLA.
The number of awards is strictly limited and the selection panel will judge applications on the strength of the application submitted. NOTE: Grant applications for 2010 are now closed.
Partial awards offer a lump sum towards the costs of conference attendance. These are primarily intended for IFLA 'activists'; preference will be given to those nominated by CILIP to IFLA bodies, IFLA officers, members of sections and other committees, those invited to give papers and those involved with discussion groups – in that order. NOTE: Grant applications for 2010 are now closed.
All successful applicants are required to submit a written report after the Conference, and the success of subsequent applications is dependent upon receipt of a report on the previous year's Conference.
CILIP's IFLA membership number: GB-0001
If you have any queries concerning these awards, please contact Angela Frampton at CILIP (Tel: 020 7255 0616)