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STUDENT / ACLIP SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Applications are invited from undergraduate or postgraduate students on library/ information courses accredited by CILIP or library staff working towards ACLIP for free sponsored places at the annual Youth Libraries Group (YLG) Conference.
The conference programme can be found here www.cilip.org.uk/ylg
The YLG Conference is acknowledged as a 'must attend' event for everyone involved with the promotion of reading and books for children and young people. It sets the current agenda for library services for children and young people, ensuring a proactive response to key national priorities. It provides essential Continuing Professional Development with:
• Inspirational speakers, seminars, practical workshops, exhibitions and forums
• The chance to enhance knowledge and awareness of the best children's literature, network with publishers and to meet favourite authors and illustrators
• The opportunity to share good practice and make contacts with fellow practitioners and acknowledged experts in their field
Successful applicants will be offered the opportunity to contribute to articles describing their experiences or commenting upon current issues in children’s librarianship in Youth Library Review and CILIP Update and Gazette.
To Apply: Provide details of qualifications and current course studied plus a 600 word statement of current interest in children and young people’s librarianship and of how attending this conference will support career development.
Closing date: 30/07/2010
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