From the CILIP International Library & Information Group [ILIG]

Below is the advertisement for the Anthony Thompson Award which is
being offered in 2008. It is targeted this time at librarians in
South or South East Asia, in particular those living in the least
developed countries of those areas. Please encourage them to apply.
The closing date for applications is 31 December 2007.

Anthony Thompson Award 2008
The award enables a qualified librarian from outside the UK to visit
and study some aspects of UK library and information work. Applicants
should have at least five years experience and have not made a
previous professional visit to the UK.

Anthony Thompson was the first full-time IFLA Secretary General, from
1962 to 1970, and following his death a trust fund was set up for the
study of international and comparative librarianship.

The selection panel encourages applications for the 2008 award from
South and South East Asia. One of the themes that we are interested
in is rural library and information services, but other themes will
be considered. A panel comprising members of ILIG Committee and CILIP
HQ will consider applications. Their decision will be final and they
will not enter into correspondence on it.

Preference will be given to applicants working in least developed
countries, as defined by the UN
(http://unohrlls.expressiondev.com/en/ldc/related/62/).

Normally visits last for around 3-4 weeks around May/June to coincide
with an appropriate conference or related event, and the funds
support airfare, UK travel and a small daily maintenance allowance.
Applicants must write a report of not more that 4000 words within 6
months of their visit for publication in Focus, the ILIG journal.

The deadline for receipt of proposals for the 2008 scholarship is 31
December 2007. The successful applicant will be notified by end of
February 2008.

Applicants should submit a formal proposal in English of up to 500
words (equivalent to 1-2 pages of A4 paper) using the headings of
Visit Objectives, and Planned Approach and Content. They must attach
a full Curriculum Vitae with the names of two referees in senior
posts.

The proposal should be sent to the ILIG Secretary, Diana Rosenberg,
by email to [log in to unmask] or by post to Roadways, The Ridge,
Bussage, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL6 8BB, UK

Diana Rosenberg
Secretary, ILIG
Roadways
The Ridge
Bussage
Stroud
Glos. GL6 8BB

Tel/Fax: 01453 887214
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Web: http://www.cilip.org.uk/groups/ilig/introduction.html

Visit the International Library and Information Group website at:
http://www.cilip.org.uk/specialinterestgroups/bysubject/international
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