The John Campbell Trust is a charitable trust whose purpose is to help in the education and development of information professionals by providing grants, scholarships, bursaries and awards.
Three bursaries are currently available, which can be very benefical to aid studying and for attending conferences. Further details can be found on the CILIP website, including how to apply:
http://www.cilip.org.uk/about-us/medalsandawards/john-campbell-trust/Pages/default.aspx
Friday, 20 January 2012
Forthcoming STC event: 'Taking the Plunge: Art Librarianship as a Career Option'
'Taking the Plunge: Art Librarianship as a Career Option' will be held this year on Saturday 3rd March at the National Gallery's Educational rooms in London.
This workshop aims to introduce those interested in a career in art librarianship to the diversity of the sector, the kind of work and roles involved, as well as the current job market and how to enter the profession.
This year's event is full to the brim with speakers working in a variety of art and design libraries, who will talk about their experiences in art librarianship, their job roles and career paths. There is a session on enhancing your CV, and a tour of the fantastic National Gallery Library.
This event is aimed at students, trainees, library assistants and anyone interested in a career in art and design librarianship.
Highlights include:
Librarianship in a private academic institution: Natasha Held, Christie’s Education
Working with Special Collections: Richard Daniels, University of Arts, London
Starting out: the lowdown from a recent graduate: Sarah Maule, Ravensbourne
Film collections: Sarah Currant, British Film Institute Library
Museum/Gallery Librarianship: Joseph Ripp, National Portrait Gallery, London
Booking is now open and will be closing on 20th February, and early booking is advisable as this is a popular event. A full programme, further details and booking forms can be found on the ARLIS website:
http://www.arlis.org.uk/events.php?link=2
This workshop aims to introduce those interested in a career in art librarianship to the diversity of the sector, the kind of work and roles involved, as well as the current job market and how to enter the profession.
This year's event is full to the brim with speakers working in a variety of art and design libraries, who will talk about their experiences in art librarianship, their job roles and career paths. There is a session on enhancing your CV, and a tour of the fantastic National Gallery Library.
This event is aimed at students, trainees, library assistants and anyone interested in a career in art and design librarianship.
Highlights include:
Librarianship in a private academic institution: Natasha Held, Christie’s Education
Working with Special Collections: Richard Daniels, University of Arts, London
Starting out: the lowdown from a recent graduate: Sarah Maule, Ravensbourne
Film collections: Sarah Currant, British Film Institute Library
Museum/Gallery Librarianship: Joseph Ripp, National Portrait Gallery, London
Booking is now open and will be closing on 20th February, and early booking is advisable as this is a popular event. A full programme, further details and booking forms can be found on the ARLIS website:
http://www.arlis.org.uk/events.php?link=2
Tuesday, 10 January 2012
National Libraries Day: February 4th, 2012
A national day to celebrate libraries was launched last year in May, and takes place across the UK on February 4th, 2012. As mentioned on the official website, "it will be the finale to a week of events that will celebrate libraries and librarians, and highlight the importance of reading". Hooray!
There is lots more information on how to get involved and what events are happening on the website:
http://nationallibrariesday.org.uk/
There is lots more information on how to get involved and what events are happening on the website:
http://nationallibrariesday.org.uk/
Friday, 6 January 2012
ARLIS/ UK & Ireland Conference Student Bursary
ARLIS Conference Student Bursary
Applications are invited for a single fully-funded place* at the annual conference for a full-time or part-time student working for a first degree or post-graduate qualification in librarianship and information studies.
This year's conference will be held in London:
From Beijing to Bloomsbury:
Art Librarianship in an Olympic Year
Woburn House Conference Centre, Bloomsbury, London
Wednesday 27th -29th June 2012
The conference themes are wide ranging, from cultural aspects and visual representations of the Olympics through to collaboration and our digitised future. The British Library, the many historic libraries of the University of London, the Wellcome Trust and the new University of the Arts Central St Martin’s campus are all nearby. Visiting these, and other important institutions will be part of the ARLIS UK experience. For more details, see our website: www.arlis.org.uk
To apply for the award, please submit the following by Friday 30th March 2012
1. A completed application form (see: www.arlis.org.uk or from the address below);
2. A résumé listing educational background, employment history and professional activities.
It is not a prerequisite of the award that the applicants are members of ARLIS.
*N.B. The award does not include travel costs and the winner must confirm in writing that he/she is able to meet the requirement of conference attendance. The recipient will be expected to submit a post-conference report to the ARLIS/UK & Ireland Council
The decisions of the Council and the Grants Panel shall be final, and no correspondence regarding these shall be entered into. The Council reserves the right to make no award if no suitable application is received.
Application papers should be returned to: Business Manager, ARLIS/UK & Ireland, The National Art Library, V&A, Cromwell Rd, South Kensington, London, SW7 2RL. Tel: 020 7942 2317 Email: arlis@vam.ac.uk
Applications are invited for a single fully-funded place* at the annual conference for a full-time or part-time student working for a first degree or post-graduate qualification in librarianship and information studies.
This year's conference will be held in London:
From Beijing to Bloomsbury:
Art Librarianship in an Olympic Year
Woburn House Conference Centre, Bloomsbury, London
Wednesday 27th -29th June 2012
The conference themes are wide ranging, from cultural aspects and visual representations of the Olympics through to collaboration and our digitised future. The British Library, the many historic libraries of the University of London, the Wellcome Trust and the new University of the Arts Central St Martin’s campus are all nearby. Visiting these, and other important institutions will be part of the ARLIS UK experience. For more details, see our website: www.arlis.org.uk
To apply for the award, please submit the following by Friday 30th March 2012
1. A completed application form (see: www.arlis.org.uk or from the address below);
2. A résumé listing educational background, employment history and professional activities.
It is not a prerequisite of the award that the applicants are members of ARLIS.
*N.B. The award does not include travel costs and the winner must confirm in writing that he/she is able to meet the requirement of conference attendance. The recipient will be expected to submit a post-conference report to the ARLIS/UK & Ireland Council
The decisions of the Council and the Grants Panel shall be final, and no correspondence regarding these shall be entered into. The Council reserves the right to make no award if no suitable application is received.
Application papers should be returned to: Business Manager, ARLIS/UK & Ireland, The National Art Library, V&A, Cromwell Rd, South Kensington, London, SW7 2RL. Tel: 020 7942 2317 Email: arlis@vam.ac.uk
ARLIS/ UK & Ireland Annual Conference International Delegate award
ARLIS/UK & Ireland Annual Conference
From Beijing to Bloomsbury:
Art Librarianship in an Olympic Year
2012
Applications are invited for a single fully-funded place* for delegates from outside the UK and Ireland to attend the ARLIS/UK & Ireland Annual Conference
International Delegate Award
Woburn House Conference Centre
Bloomsbury, London
27th - 29th June 2012
To apply for the award, please submit the following by Monday 9 April 2012:
1. A completed application form (see: www.arlis.org.uk or from the address below).
2. A résumé listing educational background, employment history and professional activities.
The winner must confirm in writing that he/she is able to meet the requirement of conference attendance. The recipient will be expected to submit a post-conference report to the ARLIS/UK & Ireland Council. The decisions of the Council of ARLIS/UK & Ireland and its Grants Panel shall be final, and no correspondence regarding these shall be entered into. The Council of ARLIS/UK & Ireland reserves the right to make no award if no suitable application is received.
*NB The award includes full board but does not include travel costs.
Application papers should be returned to the Business Manager at the address below by the Deadline Friday 9th April 2012.
For further information on the Annual Conference 2012 please check
the ARLIS/UK & Ireland website - www.arlis.org.uk
or contact:
The Business Manager, ARLIS/UK & Ireland,
National Art Library, Victoria & Albert Museum,
London, SW7 2RL, United Kingdom
Email: arlis@vam.ac.uk
From Beijing to Bloomsbury:
Art Librarianship in an Olympic Year
2012
Applications are invited for a single fully-funded place* for delegates from outside the UK and Ireland to attend the ARLIS/UK & Ireland Annual Conference
International Delegate Award
Woburn House Conference Centre
Bloomsbury, London
27th - 29th June 2012
To apply for the award, please submit the following by Monday 9 April 2012:
1. A completed application form (see: www.arlis.org.uk or from the address below).
2. A résumé listing educational background, employment history and professional activities.
The winner must confirm in writing that he/she is able to meet the requirement of conference attendance. The recipient will be expected to submit a post-conference report to the ARLIS/UK & Ireland Council. The decisions of the Council of ARLIS/UK & Ireland and its Grants Panel shall be final, and no correspondence regarding these shall be entered into. The Council of ARLIS/UK & Ireland reserves the right to make no award if no suitable application is received.
*NB The award includes full board but does not include travel costs.
Application papers should be returned to the Business Manager at the address below by the Deadline Friday 9th April 2012.
For further information on the Annual Conference 2012 please check
the ARLIS/UK & Ireland website - www.arlis.org.uk
or contact:
The Business Manager, ARLIS/UK & Ireland,
National Art Library, Victoria & Albert Museum,
London, SW7 2RL, United Kingdom
Email: arlis@vam.ac.uk
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