Showing posts with label Awards. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Awards. Show all posts

Research funds for practioners: call for bids

The CILIP Information Literacy Group (ILG) is offering up to £20,000 per year to fund practitioners (who are ILG members) through an annual bursary scheme. Bids of up to a £10,000 maximum are invited. Half the funding would be presented at the beginning of a project and the other half upon successful completion of measurable objectives. The principal investigator should be a practitioner ILG member, but the guidelines also suggest including an "experienced research" in the team (if the PI her/hiself is not already an experienced researcher.
Research should be (by implication) into information literacy and proposals are particularly welcomed which:
- demonstrate collaboration between sectors
- have tangible, practical benefits (i.e. produce a new process or product with potential application beyond education)
- address current issues affecting areas outside of librarianship
- show potential for further large-scale study, dissemination and exploitation
Projects can use any appropriate methodological approach.
There are more details of the bursaries at http://www.cilip.org.uk/information-literacy-group/sponsorship-and-bursaries
Deadline for the first round of bids is 1st December 2015. By the way, you don't have to be a member of CILIP (the UK's national library association) to be a member of ILG, separate membership is available.
Photo by Sheila Webber: pink rose, July 2015

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Posted by Unknown Friday, 24 July 2015 0 comments

Esther Grassian honoured

The UCLA Library & Information Studies Alumni Association's (LISAA) Distinguished Alumni Award winner this year is Esther Grassian, who has (and continues to) make a great contribution to information literacy (see e.g. here and here). More details (and a nice photo) at http://ampersand.gseis.ucla.edu/lisaa-spring-dinner-honors-distinguished-is-alumnae/

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Posted by Unknown Friday, 29 May 2015 0 comments

Information literacy student awards

Penn State University (USA) has announced the winners of the 2015 University Libraries Award for Information Literacy which "recognizes students who have excelled in locating and using scholarly resources to support their research projects". The prize is focused on students participating in a poster exhibition. http://news.psu.edu/story/353692/2015/04/20/academics/students-win-cash-awards-information-literacy

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Posted by Unknown Tuesday, 19 May 2015 0 comments

#lilac15 winners

Yesterday the Credo Reference Digital Award for Information Literacy 2015 was awarded to Andy Horton and Chris Rowell, Regent’s University London, for the Twelve Apps of Christmas (12AOC) https://openeducation.blackboard.com/mooc-catalog/courseDetails/view?course_id=_98_1
The CILIP IL Group/TALIS Information Literacy Award 2015 went to Katharine Reedy (Acting Library Services Manager – Digital & Information Literacy, Open University)
The student sponsored places were awarded to Lucinda May and Maria Nagle

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Posted by Unknown Friday, 10 April 2015 0 comments

TeenTech and IL Group launch Information Literacy Award

The CILIP Information Literacy Group, in partnership with the TeenTech initiative, has announced a new award for 11-16 year olds that will recognise excellence in information literacy. The "Research and Information Literacy Award will celebrate how well young people can dispel the ‘Google Generation’ myth and show that they can be truly information literate researchers as they explore their ideas to make life better, simpler or easier. ... Winners of the new award will have demonstrated their ability to search intelligently across a range of resources, including search engines like Google, make excellent judgements about the information they have found, and put it to ethical use in their project." More information at http://www.informationliteracy.org.uk/2015/03/teentech-launch-11-16-research-and-information-literacy-award/ and information on TeenTech awards at http://www.teentech.com/awards/
Photo by Sheila Webber: spring planter, Blackheath, March 2015

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Posted by Unknown Thursday, 26 March 2015 0 comments

Call for Nominations: Teaching Librarian of the Month

The Teaching Librarian of the Month is a new feature on the ACRL Instruction Section Teaching Methods Committee Blog. Nominations are requested by 13 March 2015 (it looks like you are not supposed to nominate yourself!) using the online form. In 150-250 words you have to summarise "What makes this person a great teaching librarian? Reviewers will consider the librarian’s enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication. Specific examples of effective and innovative teaching strategies are encouraged." "During select months, the committee will select and interview a librarian who demonstrates a passion for teaching, innovation, and student learning. We’ll feature this interview as a way to highlight best teaching practices and learn from colleagues!" Go to http://acrl.ala.org/isteach/librarian-of-the-month/tlom-nomination-form
Photo by Sheila Webber: Guildhall, London, March 2015

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Posted by Unknown Thursday, 5 March 2015 0 comments

Award winners: Lisa Hinchliffe, Lesley Farmer and Claremon Colleges Library

Lisa Janicke Hinchliffe, coordinator for information literacy services and instruction at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library and GSLIS adjunct professor, is the winner of this year's Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) Instruction Section’s (IS) Miriam Dudley Instruction Librarian Award. Both North American and international colleagues will be familiar with Lisa's extensive work. There is more information at http://www.lis.illinois.edu/articles/2015/02/hinchliffe-wins-2015-acrlis-miriam-dudley-instruction-librarian-award
The American Library association Library Instruction Round Table awards have also been announced. The 2015 Librarian Recognition Award goes to Lesley Farmer (California State University Long Beach), who has also had impact at the international level. More information here http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2015/02/farmer-wins-2015-lirt-librarian-recognition-award
The 2015 Innovation in Instruction Award goes to Claremont Colleges Library, California, USA. This "specifically recognizes the Visual Curriculum Mapping project created by librarians at the CCL". Material for this visual mapping is here. More information on the award at http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2015/02/claremont-colleges-library-wins-2015-lirt-innovation-instruction-award
Photo by Sheila Webber: Cake stall, Blackheath Farmers' market, March 2015

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Posted by Unknown Tuesday, 3 March 2015 0 comments

Sponsorship for South African librarians with information literacy focus, for #WLIC2015

Sabinet will sponsor 10 South African librarians to attend the IFLA World Library and Information Conference 2015 (which will be held in Cape Town in August 2015). The closing date for applications is 1 May 2015. "This sponsorship comprises of funds for registration fees as well as two thousand rand (R2000.00) towards travel and/or accommodation. Priority will be given to eight public librarians as well as two academic librarians who have a focus in the area of information literacy." Applicants must provide "a motivational letter indicating how attending this conference will add value to their career, their organisation and the user population that they serve" of no more than 200 words, plus a letter of approval/permission from their employers. Application materials (motivational letter plus letter of approval/permission) should be sent to cpf@sabinet.co.za More info at http://conference.ifla.org/ifla81/node/1053
Photo by Sheila Webber, February 2015: St Pauls, London.

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Posted by Unknown Monday, 2 March 2015 0 comments

Free #lilac15 place (for those in NE of England)

ARLG ( North East) is sponsoring a free place at the LILAC Conference (to be held 8-10 April in Newcastle, England) for librarians living or working in the North East of England. It includes 3 days attendance at all LILAC sessions and social events, but not include accommodation and travel. To be eligible you must be a personal member of CILIP or ARLG, be currently living, working or studying in the North East of England (i.e. Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham and the Tees valley areas) in a Further or Higher Education, or in a research library, and be a first time delegate to an LILAC conference. To apply email Helen Ashton at helen.ashton@ncl-coll.ac.uk with approximately 200 words describing how your attendance at the conference will impact on your professional development and how you plan to share your conference experience with others, including the ARLG North East community. Also include your CILIP membership number, your job title and the name of your institution. The successful applicant will have to write a short report on the conference. Application deadline is noon 27 February 2015.
Photo by Sheila Webber: Durham, January 2015

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Posted by Unknown Thursday, 29 January 2015 0 comments

#LILAC15 - information literacy awards and bursaries

There are several awards and bursaries on offer assocaited with the UK's information literacy conference, LILAC.
- Information Literacy Award. This recognises "an outstanding individual contribution to information literacy by a practitioner or researcher. The winner will receive £500 for personal use and £500 for their nominated charity." The criteria have changed a little from previous years, I think: they are now "Nominees must demonstrate impact, innovation, initiative and originality in one or more of the following areas: Raising the profile of information literacy within an organisation; Initiating or contributing to national, regional or local projects / initiatives which enhance information literacy skills for an identified client group(s); Undertaking original research in the field of information literacy and making a significant contribution to the literature." "Nominations will be judged upon evidence of impact within the past 3 years only." This is sponsored by the CILIP Information Literacy Group and Talis. Closing date: Friday February 27th 2015.
- Student Award. There are two sponsored places at LILAC (conference registration, travel and accommodation expenses), and students registered on a UK programme can apply. These are sponsored by the CILIP Information Literacy Group. Closing date: Friday February 13th 2015
- Credo Reference Digital Award for Information Literacy: This "rewards an innovative/high impact digital IL resource [launched in 2014] and developed by a UK-based individual or group. The winner will receive £500 for personal use and £500 for their nominated charity." This is sponsored by Credo Reference. Closing date: Friday 27th February 2015.
More info at http://www.lilacconference.com/WP/awards/

- There are also three free conference places (fees + up to £250 travel/accommodation) for librarians working in the following sectors in the UK: Schools/Further Education; Public libraries; Health (e.g. NHS). Deadline is 7 February 2015. More info at http://www.lilacconference.com/WP/bursaries/

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Posted by Unknown Thursday, 22 January 2015 0 comments

Association of College and Research Libraries, New England Chapter awards

If you are a member of the (US) Association of College and Research Libraries, New England Chapter you can apply for various awards, including the Christine Drew Scholarship (ACRL Immersion) (the immersion develops skills in teaching information literacy): if you are a member who plans to attend a track of ACRL Immersion this year or attended ACRL Immersion in the past year, you can apply. "This scholarship has been increased this year and includes up to $2000 registration/travel stipend to attend the ACRL Immersion program and complimentary registration/travel stipend to attend the ACRL/NEC Annual Conference held the year the recipient was awarded the Christine Drew Scholarship." Deadline is 31 January 2015. More information at http://www.acrlnec.org/content/scholarships-awards
Photo by Sheila Webber: spot the peacock, tower, Holland park, London, December 2014

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Posted by Unknown Wednesday, 7 January 2015 0 comments

Sponsored place at i3 conference

The i3 conference is sponsoring a place at their 2015 conference (which will be 23-26 June 2015 at Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, Scotland). "Applications for this award are welcome from early career researchers and those in their first professional post. This award is to support someone who otherwise would not be able to attend the i3 Conference. The funded place includes all conference fees, university accommodation, reasonable travel costs to Aberdeen (up to a maximum of £600 for travel) and access to the social programme. If you are successful, you will be asked to write a short report for the conference website on your reasons for attending, experiences at the conference and the benefits you have taken back to your user community." The deadline is 2 February 2015. Go to the i3 website for further information http://www.rgu.ac.uk/research/conferences/i-2015
Photo by Sheila Webber: part of the breakfast spread at the Royal Ricc Hotel, Brno, November 2014

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Posted by Unknown Friday, 19 December 2014 0 comments

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