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http://www.ala.org/alcts/awards/grants/onlinegrant
Online Course Grant for Library Professionals from Developing Countries
Purpose
The goal of this program is helping library professionals from
developing countries stay current with the latest trends and
developments in technical services areas and enhance their professional
knowledge and skills in librarianship and information science.
One free seat per ALCTS online continuing educational course session
is available to librarians and information professionals from developing
countries.
Criteria
Applicants must:
* Have a degree in library or information science (e.g. a 4-year
undergraduate degree or a master’s) or,
* be enrolled in a library or information science program in a
developing country or,
* be working as a librarian or information professional in a developing
country
* Be a legal national from a qualifying developing country (see lists
of Qualifying Countries: World Bank | United Nations) living in this country.
* Have working knowledge of English
* Have technical abilities to participate in an online course: *
* computer skills: be comfortable with Internet browsers such as
Internet
Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, etc.; a word processing program, such as
Microsoft Word, Word Perfect, etc., be able to send emails with
attachments; copy and paste text; download and save a file, install a
program or plug-in; quickly learn a new program using online tutorial or Help
section;
* regular unlimited access to a computer (at least a Pentium II-based
PC or a G3 PowerMac machine;
* a reliable high-speed Internet connection (Broadband or DSL, or at
least 56k modem);
* antivirus software installed and kept up-to-date on a computer.
*See Are you ready for online learning? for general information on online
learning. Also look for technical
requirements at course description as they may vary from course to
course. Send e-mail to [email protected] if you have any questions.
* Financial need in assistance due to insufficient or lack of funding
for professional development from your employer.
* Legal nationals from developing countries studying abroad are not
eligible for this grant.
Project Promotion
The information about ALCTS online courses for librarians or
information professionals from developing countries will be posted at
the web sites of ALCTS Continuing Education Committee and International
Relations Committee. The courses will be also advertised at the alaworld
discussion list.
A link to the Online Course Schedules, the Application Form and a list of
Qualifying Countries will be provided to the ALA
divisional international relations committees’ web sites and appropriate
discussion lists.
Application Procedures
Registration
Registration for ALCTS grants will open after the annual schedule of
courses becomes available. The IRC Committee creates the registration
schedule and decides on the number of sessions open for simultaneous
registration. Registration will stay open for at least 30 but no more
than 45 days.
Submission
Applications for course sections beginning between February 25
and September 9, 2013 may be submitted between November 26 and December
30, 2012. After December 30, the application will be closed.
* Find information about each online web course and session schedules
on the ALCTS web site.
* Applicants must submit the interactive web form at:
https://alctsprogram.wufoo.com/forms/alcts-online-course-grant-application-form/
* The form must be completed in English.
* The number of courses that one individual can receive is no more than
two free courses per year.
Selection
The ALCTS International Relations Committee will review all
applications according to eligibility and required criteria and select
the winners. E-mail acceptance will be sent to a successful applicant as soon
as the decision is made but not later than three weeks prior to
the course starting date. If a winner does not respond to the Award
letter within two weeks after receiving the award notice, her/his seat
will be offered to the next eligible applicant.
Waiting List
The Committee may create a waiting list for eligible applicants if
necessary. The applicants placed on a waiting list will be
informed about the status of their application. They have the option to
stay on the waiting list, or to withdraw their application. The waiting
list will be kept for one year. Applicants who were not selected during
the one-year waiting list period are encouraged to resubmit applications for
the next year's course offerings.
STEPHEN B. ALAYON
Data Bank Senior Information Assistant
Library and Data Banking Services Section
Training and Information Division
Aquaculture Department (AQD)
Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC)
Tigbauan, Iloilo 5021 Philippines
URL: http://www.seafdec.org.ph
Telephone No.: 63 33 5119170 to 71 local 409
Fax No.: 63 33 5119174
Mobile Phone No.: 63 919 4506688
Email Add: [email protected], [email protected]
From:Miller, David [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, November 26, 2012 8:05 PM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]
Subject: [IFLA-L] ALCTS 2013 Online Course Grant for Library Professionals from
Developing Countries
Dear colleagues,
The Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS), a
division of the American Library Association, is now accepting grant
applications for the ALCTS online Fundamentals courses, for course sections
beginning between February 25 and September 9, 2013. One free seat per section
is available to librarians and information professionals from developing
countries.
For full information about the grant, including criteria and a link to the
application form, please
see: http://www.ala.org/alcts/awards/grants/onlinegrant. Applications may be
submitted between November 26 and December 30, 2012.
Fundamentals of Acquisitions
Session 1: March 11 – April 5
Session 2: May 6 – May 31
Session 3: August 19 – September 13
The Fundamentals of Acquisitions (FOA) web course focuses on the basics of
acquiring monographs and serials: goals and methods, financial management of
library collections budgets, and relationships among acquisitions librarians,
library booksellers, subscription agents, and publishers. In this course, you
will receive a broad overview of the operations involved in acquiring materials
after the selection decision is made. Note that in FOA, we distinguish between
collection development, which involves the selection of materials for the
library; and acquisitions, which orders, receives, and pays for those
materials.
Fundamentals of Collection Assessment
Session 1: February 25 – April 5
Session 2: April 29 – June 7
Session 3: July 29 – September 6
This six-week online course introduces the fundamental aspects of collection
assessment in libraries. The course is designed for those who are responsible
for or interested in collection assessment in all types and sizes of libraries.
The course will introduce key concepts in collection assessment including the
definition of collection assessment, techniques and tools, assessment of print
and electronic collections, and project design and management.
Fundamentals of Electronic Resources Acquisitions
Session 1: February 25 – March 22
Session 2: April 15 – May 10
Session 3: July 29 – August 23
The Fundamentals of Electronic Resources Acquisitions (FERA) Web course will
provide an overview of acquiring, providing access to, administering,
supporting, and monitoring access to electronic resources. It will provide a
basic background in electronic resource acquisitions including product trials,
licensing, purchasing methods, and pricing models and will provide an overview
of the sometimes complex relationships between vendors, publishers, platform
providers, and libraries.
This course is sponsored by Harrassowitz.
Fundamentals of Collection Development and Management
Session 1: March 4 – March 29
Session 2: April 29 – May 24
Session 3: August 5 – August 30
The Fundamentals of Collection Development and Management addresses the basic
components of these important areas of responsibility in libraries. Components
include complete definition of collection development and collection
management; collections policies and budgets as part of library planning;
collection development (selecting for and building collections); collection
management (e.g., making decisions after materials are selected, including
decisions about withdrawal, transfer, preservation); collection analysis—why
and how to do it; outreach, liaison, and marketing; trends and suggestions
about the future for collection development and management.
Fundamentals of Preservation
Session 1: March 25 – April 19
Session 2: May 13 – June 7
Session 3: September 9 – October 4
The Fundamentals of Preservation introduces participants to the principles,
policies and practices of preservation in libraries and archives. The course
is designed to inform all staff, across divisions and departments and at all
levels of responsibility. It provides tools to begin extending the useful life
of library collections. Components include preservation as a formal library
function and how it reflects and supports the institutional mission; the
primary role of preventive care, including good storage conditions, emergency
planning and careful handling of collections; the history and manufacture of
physical formats and how this impacts preservation options; standard methods of
care and repair, as well as reformatting options; and challenges in preserving
digital content and what the implications are for the future of scholarship.
Thank you! We look forward to receiving your applications.
David Miller
Levin Library, Curry College
Milton, Massachusetts USA
Chair, ALCTS International Relations Committee
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