IFLA-OCLC Fellowship program for Library profession

IFLA-OCLC Fellowship program, jointly sponsoredby the American Theological Library Association,the International Federation of LibraryAssociations and Institutions (IFLA), OCLC OnlineComputer Library Center and OCLC PICA, providesearly career development and continuing educationfor library and information science professionalsfrom countries with developing economies.The program includes lectures, seminars andmentoring and gives Fellows opportunities toexplore topics including informationtechnologies, library operations and management,and global cooperative librarianship.The Fellows visit selected North American andEuropean libraries, cultural heritageinstitutions and library organizations. TheFellows also observe portions of an OCLC MembersCouncil meeting, gaining insight into issuesaffecting global library cooperation and thegovernance of a global library cooperative.Fellows give presentations about their homecountries and libraries, meet leadingpractitioners and discuss real-world solutions tothe challenges facing libraries today.The Fellows translate their learning andexperiences into specific professionaldevelopment plans that guide their continuedgrowth as well as their personal contributions totheir home institutions and country of origin.Application for 2009 Fellowship deadline07 March 2008SelectionApril - July 2008Award announcementAugust 2008Program dates26 April - 31 May 2009For more details, visithttp://www.oclc.org/community/careerdevelopment/fellows/default.htmCongratulations to 2008 Fellows;Atanu Garai (India)Kamal Kumar Giri (Nepal)Sarah Kaddu Birungi (Uganda)Hanan Erhif (Moroco)Cyrill Walters (South Africa)