Apply now for the travel award scheme to attend the International Conference on Performance Measurement in Libraries, Aberystwyth UK, 23-25 July 2019.

The Board of the International Conference on Performance Measurement in Libraries are delighted to be able to offer a travel award scheme to support diversity among conference attendees, for a richer and more dynamic conference experience for all. The award is available to students or young professionals in underrepresented groups in the library community who would otherwise not have had the opportunity to attend the conference.

Benefits of attending the conference include

• Hearing about the latest developments in all aspects of performance and measurement in library and information services from a host of international speakers.
• Networking with the leading practitioners, researchers and educators in the field.
• Obtaining international perspectives on your work and hearing how new approaches could be explored or applied to your workplace or research.

The Award

The Travel Award will provide economy class return travel to the conference up to the value of £500, plus the full delegate fees to attend the conference, including accommodation and meals.

Criteria for eligibility

Applications are welcomed from students or young professionals from underrepresented population groups in the library community who have not previously had the opportunity, and do not have the means to attend an International conference such as LibPMC.

You will need to demonstrate your interest in library assessment initiatives; evidenced by registration for appropriate courses in postgraduate programmes and/or participation in assessment initiatives in the workplace.

Application

For more information on how to apply see https://libraryperformance.org/travel-award-scheme/. Applications will close on 15 February 2019 at 12 noon GMT, successful applicants will be notified by 15 March 2019.

About the conference

The 13th International Conference will take place in Aberystwyth, Wales, on 23-25 July 2019.

The Conference brings together practitioners, researchers, educators and students interested in all aspects of performance measurement in library and information services in any context. The conference provides a mix of invited speakers, contributed papers and workshops designed to stimulate discussion, provide ideas for measuring and improving library performance, and develop new concepts and techniques to advance the field.

The conference is the longest-running conference on this subject and is truly international, welcoming participants from all countries.

For more information see: https://libraryperformance.org/

 

Judy Broady-Preston and Julie Hart

2019 Conference co-chairs

 

Frankie Wilson

Chair, Conference Board

 

Best wishes,

Selena.

 

Selena Killick | Senior Library Manager (Engagement & Insight)

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