Dear colleagues,
Apologies for cross-posting.
Thank you to everyone who applied for the first round of Multimedia and Information Technology in Scotland (MmITS) bursaries. We are now reading through applications and the successful candidate will be chosen in due course. We will contact them as soon as we can.
On to business... The second of the three MmITS bursaries is now open for applications. (MmITS is the Scottish branch of CILIP's (Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals) Special Interest Group).
This bursary will sponsor one individual to attend a course, training or conference of their choice in 2014, relating to the themes of technology within the Library and Information Sector (up to £600 only).
As with past MmITS bursaries, the funding is only available for session entry fees. All travel, subsistence and accommodation fees will be the responsibility of successful applicants. Fees will be paid by invoice to the conference / training provider ONLY and will not be paid to successful applicants.
To be eligible to apply, you
• Must be based in Scotland
• Must be working within the Information and Library sector for between 5 – 20 years
• Must use, or want to use, technology within your role
• Must not have received any MmITS funding in the past 3 years
Applications will be accepted up until close of business on Friday 29th August so apply today. All applications must be completed online and in full in order to be considered.
To access the application form use the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MmITS_Bursary2
Please pass this on to your colleagues and friends who may find this of interest. We want to help support people from all areas of the Library and Information Sector.
Best of luck to everyone who applies!
Shayna Conn
MmITS Committee Member
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