***With apologies for cross-posting***


The International Library and Information 
Group(ILIG), warmly invites you to an ILIG Informal on 21st Feb 2007 at CILIP.

"A Librarian's Travels"

THEME:

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 
who are members of CILIP (the deadline for 2007 
applications is on 23rd April.)

The Award is an opportunity to do a two-week 
study tour in the United States. It is intended 
to encourage US/UK contacts in the library world 
and the establishment of permanent links.

The Travelling Librarian Award - around £3000 - 
covers flights and some accommodation in the US. 
The successful candidate is free to put together 
their own programme of visits (although help and 
advice is available) and, where possible, is 
encouraged to take up home hospitality with ESU Members.

For further info see:
<http://www.cilip.org.uk/professionalguidance/internationalwork/partnerships/travellinglibrarian.htm>http://www.cilip.org.uk/professionalguidance/internationalwork/partnerships/travellinglibrarian.htm 

http://www.esu.org/education/for_librarians/librarian_award_application.asp

<http://www.cilip.org.uk/specialinterestgroups/bysubject/international/activities/informals>http://www.cilip.org.uk/specialinterestgroups/bysubject/international/activities/informals 


PROGRAMME:

- Kim Sherwin, from the Joint Services Command 
and Staff College near Swindon, and winner of the 
2006 Travelling Librarian Award, will be 
interviewed by Rachel Monk, ILIG Vice chair, on her experience.

Kim visited defence libraries in Washington, 
Virginia, Pennsylvania, Alabama and the United 
Nations in New York, and says: "The visit to the 
United States was a brilliant experience and I am 
very fortunate to have been given the 
opportunity. I have learnt a lot about the 
Department of Defense and the working of US 
libraries and have come away with many things to 
think about. I met some fantastically hospitable 
people on my journey and have made some invaluable contacts."

A highlight was her "tour of the Pentagon through 
some of its 17 miles of corridors, past Donald 
Rumsfeld's suite, a shopping mall and by-passed 
McDonald's to end in a sushi bar."

- Jill Martin, CILIP's Director of Knowledge and 
Information,  will answer further questions about 
the Award. Jill says: "Past winners of this award 
have often found that it has enhanced their 
professional development and helped their career 
progression as well as being a rewarding personal 
experience. It is noticeable that several have 
gone on to become leading members of the profession".

The interviews will be followed by questions from 
the audience; there will also be drinks and 
nibbles available, and time for networking with 
other like-minded professionals.

WHERE?

Ewart Room, CILIP, 7 Ridgmount Street, London WC1E 7AE

Access codes: E, G, W, X

WHEN?

Wednesday, 21st February 2007, 6-7.45pm

HOW MUCH?

This is a FREE event, open to all library and 
information workers in all sectors and at all 
levels. However, we would be grateful if you 
could confirm your attendance, to give us an indication of numbers.

For further details and to book a place, please 
email the form below, to Rachel Monk: [log in to unmask] by 20th February.

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BOOKING FORM

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Are you a member of ILIG, the International Library and Information Group?

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