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***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. ..................................... BOOKING FORM Name: Position: Organisation: Address: Postcode: Tel. no.: Email: Are you a member of ILIG, the International Library and Information Group? CILIP membership no.: Please feel free to forward this e-mail to friends, colleagues and staff who might be interested.