Apply now for £3,000 travelling award to the United States.

The Travelling Librarian Award is an opportunity to conduct a study tour in the United States for two weeks. 

The ESU and CILIP invite applications for the Travelling Librarian Award from UK library and information professionals who are personal members of CILIP.

The Travelling Librarian Award is intended to encourage US/UK contacts in the library world and the establishment of permanent links through a professional development study tour.

Award Details

The award will be £3,000 to cover flights and some accommodation in the US. The successful candidates will be free to put together their own programme of visits (although help and advice will be available). Where possible, she or he will be encouraged to take up home hospitality with ESU members. The successful candidate will be expected to cover further incidental costs.

The visit normally lasts about 2-3 weeks and is conducted in the Autumn.

Eligibility 

Applicants must be:

a) UK library and information professionals and;

b) a member of CILIP at time of application.

How to Apply

Candidates should apply via email with full CV and covering letter to jennifer.luk@esu.org.

The deadline for applications is 27 April 2012.

Applications will be considered and a shortlist will be drawn up. All candidates will be contacted shortly after the application deadline.

Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to interview to discuss their application further in person.

These interviews will take place in London on Thursday 14 May 2012. 

Selection Criteria 

A selection panel will judge all applications primarily on how well the project will further the aims and purposes of the award, and the evidence provided to support this.

Each application will be judged on its individual merits.

There is no set application length, it is up to each applicant to supply as little, or as much, information as they wish. However, what you present in support of your application should be both relevant and sufficient to allow the panel to make an informed decision.

Typically, we receive many excellent applications. However, should there be no suitable application, the panel reserves the right not to make an award for that year.

A professional development opportunity 

On return, the successful candidate will be expected to give some presentations and produce a short report.

Usually, a Travelling Librarian reception is held each year when the most recent recipient has the opportunity to make a short presentation on their study visit. Past recipients have found the study tour a rewarding personal and professional experience which has often helped to advance their career.