IFLA Travel Grant 2004

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IFLA ALP is pleased to announce the availability of the IFLA Travel Grant, to support a number of delegates from developing countries to attend the 70th IFLA General Conference and Council: Buenos Aires, Argentina, 22-27 August 2004.

The grant will cover air travel, conference registration fee, accommodation and a daily allowance.

Priority will be given to new professionals with a minimum of 5 years of experience in the field of libraries.

In appointing the grants, the Grants Committee will look for a balance between all sectors of library & information work.

Applications, including professional curriculum vitae and information on present occupation should be submitted as soon as possible and should be received by the ALP Focal Point not later than 15st February, 2004.

• Candidates are from developing countries from Africa, Asia and Oceania and Latin America and the Caribbean.
• Priority to new professionals from institutions/associations that are IFLA members.
• Priority to applicants who are not regular IFLA conference attendees.
• Wide geographic distribution.
• General quality of application.
• Professional background and experience: level of education, positions held and professional experience in general. Type of library experience is also considered in order to get balance between all sectors of library and information work.
• Should be a member of a national professional association.
• Committed letter of application and a well presented CV.

Application forms are available at:

http://www.ifla.org/III/grants/itg03-form.doc

http://www.ifla.org/III/grants/itg03-form.pdf