Overview
The Jay Jordan IFLA / OCLC Early Career Development Fellowship Program provides early career development and continuing education for library and information science professionals from countries with developing economies. The program is jointly sponsored by the American Theological Library Association (ATLA), the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) and OCLC.
On an annual basis program sponsors select up to six individuals, including a theological librarian, to participate in a five-week intensive Fellowship program. Four weeks are based at OCLC’s headquarters in Dublin, Ohio, USA, and one week is based at OCLC in Leiden, Netherlands, Europe. Topics and issues include information technologies and their impact on libraries, library operations and management, and global cooperative librarianship.
Fellows visit selected North American and European libraries and cultural heritage institutions, meet with leading information professionals and observe OCLC’s governance structure in action. The Fellows gain insight into issues affecting global library cooperation and are exposed to the governance of a global library cooperative. Key services and activities of program sponsors ATLA, IFLA and OCLC are highlighted. Fellows have numerous opportunities to meet leading practitioners and discuss real-world solutions to the challenges facing libraries today.
Fellows translate their learning and experiences into specific professional development plans that guide their continued growth as well as their personal contributions to their home institutions and country of origin.
Eligibility
Promising library and information science professionals who are in early stages of career development and who meet all of the qualifications are encouraged to apply. Applicants must:
Have a qualifying degree in library or information science. The qualifying degree may vary depending upon country of origin, but should be the general library or information science degree recognized in the country. Normally a PhD or MPhil is not considered a qualifying degree, because the Fellowship program is targeted for early career librarians.
Have obtained the qualifying degree between January 1, 2005 and December 31, 2009.
Have at least three years, but no more than eight years, of library or information science experience. For the 2011 program, applicants must have library or information science experience that begins no earlier than January 1, 2002 and no later than January 1, 2007.
Be a legal national from a qualifying country (see list of Qualifying Countries) and be working as a librarian or information science professional in that country.
Read and speak English proficiently.
Have a valid passport.
Be able to obtain an appropriate visa permitting legal entry into the United States and into the Netherlands (the Netherlands is the base for the week in Europe; once admitted to one European Union country, Fellows will be able to travel within other countries visited during the program.).
Application Procedures
For consideration, qualified applicants must prepare and submit an application, including an electronic copy of their qualifying library or information science degree diploma. The application must follow the content outline and format described in the document “2011 Application.” The completed application, including diploma copy, PLUS two letters of recommendation must be received by OCLC no later than February 28, 2010.
Selection Process and Award Notification
All applications and letters of recommendation received by the deadline will be reviewed for completeness and responsiveness to the application criteria. Materials received after February 28, 2010 will not be considered. Notification acknowledging receipt of materials will be sent to applicants and to persons providing letters of recommendation. Due to high volume, committee members will not respond to inquiries about application status.
A specially appointed Selection Committee, comprised of representatives from the sponsoring organizations, will evaluate and score the applications and propose award winners to the Vice President, OCLC Global and Regional Councils, who shall have final selection authority. Award recipients will be contacted via email in July 2010 to confirm their participation. Award recipients will be announced at the World Library and Information Congress: 76th IFLA General Conference and Council in Gothenburg, Sweden, August 2010. Names of award recipients will be posted on the OCLC website after the announcement is made at the IFLA General Conference.
Provisions of Award
For each Fellow, the award provides:
Airfare, coach class, from the recipient’s home country to the United States and Europe program base locations, and return trip to the recipient’s home country (transportation to and from the airport in the recipient’s home country is the responsibility of the award recipient). Note: All travel arrangements must be made through OCLC’s travel agency.
Transportation within the United States and Europe related to library visits (arranged by OCLC).
Lodging while in the United States and Europe (arranged by OCLC).
Subsistence, including meals (determined by OCLC).
The award does not provide for (and award recipient is responsible for):
Any costs associated with preparing and submitting an application.
Any costs associated with obtaining a valid passport, passport photos, document processing, or other costs associated with entering the United States and the Netherlands legally except as noted, above.
Any costs associated with travel unrelated to Fellowship activities, insurance (see Limitations and Liabilities section below), entertainment, personal affects, clothing, toiletries, souvenirs, or other incidental expenses incurred by the award recipient.
Any costs other than those specifically enumerated, above.
Qualifying Countries
The country list below, reviewed and updated annually, is based on information from a variety of sources including World Bank Income Economy Lists, United Nations Development Programme Human Development Indices, United Nations Least Developed Countries Lists, sponsoring organization developing country lists, and others.
Afghanistan Albania Algeria Angola
Armenia Azerbaijan Bangladesh Belarus
Belize Benin Bhutan Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Burkina Faso Burundi
Cambodia Cameroon Cape Verde Central African Republic
Chad Chile China Colombia
Comoros Democratic Republic of Congo Republic of Congo
Costa Rica Côte d'Ivoire Cuba
Djibouti Dominica Dominican Republic Ecuador
Egypt El Salvador Eritrea Ethiopia
Fiji Gabon The Gambia Georgia
Ghana Grenada Guatemala Guinea
Guinea-Bissau Guyana Haiti Honduras
India Indonesia Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq
Jamaica Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya
Kiribati Democratic People’s Public of Korea Kyrgyzstan
Lao PDR Lebanon Lesotho Liberia
Libyan Arab Jamahiriya Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Madagascar
Malawi Malaysia Maldives Mali
Marshall Islands Mauritania Mauritius
Federated States of Micronesia Moldova Mongolia
Montenegro Morocco Mozambique Myanmar
Namibia Nepal Nicaragua Niger
Nigeria Pakistan Palau Panama
Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines
Rwanda Samoa São Tomé & Príncipe Senegal
Serbia Seychelles Sierra Leone Solomon Islands
Somalia South Africa Sri Lanka St. Kitts and Nevis
St. Lucia St. Vincent and the Grenadines Sudan
Suriname Swaziland Syrian Arab Republic Tajikistan
Tanzania Thailand Timor-Leste Togo
Tonga Tunisia Turkey Turkmenistan
Tuvalu Uganda Ukraine Uruguay
Uzbekistan Vanuatu Venezuela Vietnam
Yemen Zambia Zimbabwe
For general information about OCLC and its services, contact:
OCLC Headquarters
6565 Kilgour Place
Dublin, Ohio 43017-3395 USA
Tel: 614-764-6000
800-848-5878 (USA and Canada only)
Fax: 614-764-6096
E-mail: oclc@oclc.org
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this fellowship
The Jay Jordan IFLA / OCLC Early Career Development Fellowship Program provides early career development and continuing education for library and information science professionals from countries with developing economies. The program is jointly sponsored by the American Theological Library Association (ATLA), the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) and OCLC.
On an annual basis program sponsors select up to six individuals, including a theological librarian, to participate in a five-week intensive Fellowship program. Four weeks are based at OCLC’s headquarters in Dublin, Ohio, USA, and one week is based at OCLC in Leiden, Netherlands, Europe. Topics and issues include information technologies and their impact on libraries, library operations and management, and global cooperative librarianship.
Fellows visit selected North American and European libraries and cultural heritage institutions, meet with leading information professionals and observe OCLC’s governance structure in action. The Fellows gain insight into issues affecting global library cooperation and are exposed to the governance of a global library cooperative. Key services and activities of program sponsors ATLA, IFLA and OCLC are highlighted. Fellows have numerous opportunities to meet leading practitioners and discuss real-world solutions to the challenges facing libraries today.
Fellows translate their learning and experiences into specific professional development plans that guide their continued growth as well as their personal contributions to their home institutions and country of origin.
Eligibility
Promising library and information science professionals who are in early stages of career development and who meet all of the qualifications are encouraged to apply. Applicants must:
Have a qualifying degree in library or information science. The qualifying degree may vary depending upon country of origin, but should be the general library or information science degree recognized in the country. Normally a PhD or MPhil is not considered a qualifying degree, because the Fellowship program is targeted for early career librarians.
Have obtained the qualifying degree between January 1, 2005 and December 31, 2009.
Have at least three years, but no more than eight years, of library or information science experience. For the 2011 program, applicants must have library or information science experience that begins no earlier than January 1, 2002 and no later than January 1, 2007.
Be a legal national from a qualifying country (see list of Qualifying Countries) and be working as a librarian or information science professional in that country.
Read and speak English proficiently.
Have a valid passport.
Be able to obtain an appropriate visa permitting legal entry into the United States and into the Netherlands (the Netherlands is the base for the week in Europe; once admitted to one European Union country, Fellows will be able to travel within other countries visited during the program.).
Application Procedures
For consideration, qualified applicants must prepare and submit an application, including an electronic copy of their qualifying library or information science degree diploma. The application must follow the content outline and format described in the document “2011 Application.” The completed application, including diploma copy, PLUS two letters of recommendation must be received by OCLC no later than February 28, 2010.
Selection Process and Award Notification
All applications and letters of recommendation received by the deadline will be reviewed for completeness and responsiveness to the application criteria. Materials received after February 28, 2010 will not be considered. Notification acknowledging receipt of materials will be sent to applicants and to persons providing letters of recommendation. Due to high volume, committee members will not respond to inquiries about application status.
A specially appointed Selection Committee, comprised of representatives from the sponsoring organizations, will evaluate and score the applications and propose award winners to the Vice President, OCLC Global and Regional Councils, who shall have final selection authority. Award recipients will be contacted via email in July 2010 to confirm their participation. Award recipients will be announced at the World Library and Information Congress: 76th IFLA General Conference and Council in Gothenburg, Sweden, August 2010. Names of award recipients will be posted on the OCLC website after the announcement is made at the IFLA General Conference.
Provisions of Award
For each Fellow, the award provides:
Airfare, coach class, from the recipient’s home country to the United States and Europe program base locations, and return trip to the recipient’s home country (transportation to and from the airport in the recipient’s home country is the responsibility of the award recipient). Note: All travel arrangements must be made through OCLC’s travel agency.
Transportation within the United States and Europe related to library visits (arranged by OCLC).
Lodging while in the United States and Europe (arranged by OCLC).
Subsistence, including meals (determined by OCLC).
The award does not provide for (and award recipient is responsible for):
Any costs associated with preparing and submitting an application.
Any costs associated with obtaining a valid passport, passport photos, document processing, or other costs associated with entering the United States and the Netherlands legally except as noted, above.
Any costs associated with travel unrelated to Fellowship activities, insurance (see Limitations and Liabilities section below), entertainment, personal affects, clothing, toiletries, souvenirs, or other incidental expenses incurred by the award recipient.
Any costs other than those specifically enumerated, above.
Qualifying Countries
The country list below, reviewed and updated annually, is based on information from a variety of sources including World Bank Income Economy Lists, United Nations Development Programme Human Development Indices, United Nations Least Developed Countries Lists, sponsoring organization developing country lists, and others.
Afghanistan Albania Algeria Angola
Armenia Azerbaijan Bangladesh Belarus
Belize Benin Bhutan Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Burkina Faso Burundi
Cambodia Cameroon Cape Verde Central African Republic
Chad Chile China Colombia
Comoros Democratic Republic of Congo Republic of Congo
Costa Rica Côte d'Ivoire Cuba
Djibouti Dominica Dominican Republic Ecuador
Egypt El Salvador Eritrea Ethiopia
Fiji Gabon The Gambia Georgia
Ghana Grenada Guatemala Guinea
Guinea-Bissau Guyana Haiti Honduras
India Indonesia Islamic Republic of Iran Iraq
Jamaica Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya
Kiribati Democratic People’s Public of Korea Kyrgyzstan
Lao PDR Lebanon Lesotho Liberia
Libyan Arab Jamahiriya Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Madagascar
Malawi Malaysia Maldives Mali
Marshall Islands Mauritania Mauritius
Federated States of Micronesia Moldova Mongolia
Montenegro Morocco Mozambique Myanmar
Namibia Nepal Nicaragua Niger
Nigeria Pakistan Palau Panama
Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines
Rwanda Samoa São Tomé & Príncipe Senegal
Serbia Seychelles Sierra Leone Solomon Islands
Somalia South Africa Sri Lanka St. Kitts and Nevis
St. Lucia St. Vincent and the Grenadines Sudan
Suriname Swaziland Syrian Arab Republic Tajikistan
Tanzania Thailand Timor-Leste Togo
Tonga Tunisia Turkey Turkmenistan
Tuvalu Uganda Ukraine Uruguay
Uzbekistan Vanuatu Venezuela Vietnam
Yemen Zambia Zimbabwe
For general information about OCLC and its services, contact:
OCLC Headquarters
6565 Kilgour Place
Dublin, Ohio 43017-3395 USA
Tel: 614-764-6000
800-848-5878 (USA and Canada only)
Fax: 614-764-6096
E-mail: oclc@oclc.org
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this fellowship
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