The English-Speaking Union (ESU) and the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) invite applications - deadline 25th April 2008 - for the 2008 Travelling Librarian Award. Interviews will be held on 13th May.
The Award
Each year, the English-Speaking Union (ESU) and CILIP invite applications for the Travelling Librarian Award, from qualified librarians working in UK libraries or information centres. The Travelling Librarian Award is intended to encourage US/UK contacts in the library world and the establishment of permanent links through a professional development study tour.
Eligibility
Applicants must be:
a) qualified librarians and;
b) in membership of CILIP at time of application.
Award Details
The Award will be about £3000 to cover flights and some accommodation in the US. The successful candidate will be free to put together their own programme of visits (although help and advice will be available) and where possible will be encouraged to take up home hospitality with ESU Members. The successful candidate will be expected to cover further incidental costs. This study tour opportunity will be for two weeks in Autumn.
Criteria
A selection panel will judge all applications objectively on how well they further the aims and purposes of the award, and the evidence provided in support of this.
Each application will be judged on its individual merits.
There is no set application length expected. It is up to each candidate to write as little or as much as they wish. However,what you present in support of your application should be: a)relevant and b)sufficient,to allow the selection panel to make an informed decision.
Typically, each year there are many excellent applications. However, should there be no suitable application, the panel reserves the right not to make an award for that year.
A professional development opportunity
On return, the successful candidate will be expected to give some presentations and produce a short report. Usually a Travelling Librarian reception is held each year when the most recent winner has the opportunity to make a short presentation/talk on their study visit. Past recipients have found the study tour a rewarding personal and professional experience which has often helped advance their career. Reports by previous Travelling Librarian award winners can be found on the Travelling Librarian Reports page.
ESU/CILIP
The English-Speaking Union aims to strengthen international understanding through a variety of cultural and educational programmes and scholarships. As part of its international policy, CILIP aims to provide opportunities for members to enrich their professional lives by sharing experience and expertise with overseas colleagues.
When to apply
The English-Speaking Union (ESU) and the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) invite applications - deadline 25th April 2008 - for the 2008 Travelling Librarian Award, from qualified librarians working in UK libraries or information centres. The Travelling Librarian Award is an opportunity to do a study tour in the United States for two weeks in 2008.
Applications will not be accepted after the official closing date.
How to apply
Candidates should apply in writing with a CV and a supporting letter to: Mrs Carole Andrews, Chairman ESU Library Sub-Committee, Page Memorial Library, English-Speaking Union, 37 Charles St, LONDON W1J 5ED.
All applications will be considered and a shortlist will be drawn up.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by letter and called to interview to discuss their application further in person.
Interviews will be held on 13th May 2008.
Enquiries
If you are interested and would like an informal discussion, then please contact either:
Gill Hale:
library@esu.org;
020 7529 1550
or,
Jill Martin, Director Knowledge & Information Services, CILIP jill.martin@cilip.org.uk
020 7255 0642.
Updated: 13 March 2008