Information on this page has been organised under four broad headings:
The list is not exhaustive but should direct you toward some of the key information you may need.
The links are provided with a UK based audience in mind, although several sites may also be useful to people coming to the UK. Anyone coming to the UK should see the Home Office website for information on requirements for non-UK nationals on staying in the UK.
The Exchange
Exchange Reports
Stories and accounts from individuals who have made an exchange.
Benefits of International Job Exchanges
A summary of key benefits of exchanges for exchangers and employers.
Checklist for preparing for International Travel and Exchanges
After you have identified a suitable exchange partner and gained your employer's approval, follow this link for a useful checklist of questions to ask yourself as a starting point.
Practicalities and Formalities
The Universal Currency Converter
http://www.xe.com/ucc/
The Foreign Office Website
www.fco.gov.uk/
Before You Go
Lots of useful advice and tips on travelling abroad, including detailed checklists on the practicalities.
The Department for Education and Skills has a useful website which provides information on the rights and requirements for people with professional qualifications gained in one EU member state who wish to work in another member state. It includes links to the websites of designated authorities, including CILIP.
http://www.dfes.gov.uk/europeopen .
The UK Passport Office:
www.ukpa.gov.uk .
Embassies and Consulates
A comprehensive list of Embassies and Consulates.
Choose either by Country of Origin (click on a country to see a list of the overseas embassies and consulates in that country) or Abroad (UK Embassies in other countries).
Home Office
Information for non-UK nationals on staying in the UK.
http://www.workingintheuk.gov.uk
Inland Revenue
UK Government department responsible for tax matters.
http://www.inlandrevenue.gov.uk
Inland Revenue - Centre for non-residents.
A one-stop shop about income and taxation for non-residents.
MASTA – Medical Advisory Services for Travellers Abroad
Health Advice.
Library Associations
Canadian Library Association
ALA (American Library Association)
LIANZA (Library and Information Association of New Zealand)
ALIA (Australian Library Association)
Other Library Associations (non-comprehensive list one)
Other Library Associations (non-comprehensive list two)
Working Abroad
Working in New Zealand
This site is specifically for New Zealanders returning to New Zealand or skilled migrants. Information on living in New Zealand – banking, culture, schools, Getting to New Zealand – visas etc.
Working in Australia
Advice on living in, and getting to, Australia.
The One Umbrella
LIS recruitment agency in Australia
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
USA
See the ALA website, especially Library Employment pages.
France
Moving-to-France-made-easy.com