The next round of grants for innovative libraries in developing countries from the Elsevier Foundation is now open to support the efforts of libraries to enhance the quality of life in developing countries by advancing knowledge in science, the social sciences technology and medicine.
The Foundation provides one, two and three year grants to libraries in the developing countries and supporting organizations:
- Programs to enhance library infrastructure, technology or information services in ways that significantly expand their ability to make STM (scientific/social sciences, technical and medical) information available to those who need it — researchers, clinicians, students, policymakers and the wider public.
- Programs that expand library information resources in the developing world through digitization or preservation of information that advances science, health, the environment, and indigenous knowledge.
- Training and education programs for library staff, students or researchers, contributing to sustainable improvements in the library’s capacity to provide STM information in the developing world.
- Partnerships between libraries in the developing countries and institutions in the developed countries to provide technical assistance or training. Developed country partner organizations include libraries, learned societies, universities, intergovernmental organizations and other non-profit organizations.
Please note that in 2012 a new two step application process has been implemented to streamline the submission and review process. First round applications will be accepted through June 24th through the Foundation’s online application system. In early July shortlisted candidates will be announced and invited to submit a full proposal in the second round. Grant recipients will be announced in December 2012.
Deadline: 24 June 2012
For more information, visit this link.
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I run OLA Foundation in a surburb of Lagos. I have set up an E-Library unit to encourage young engineers and technologists to access study materials. I have not been able to connect to any library in the Us or Uk as I planned. I need help to improve what is on ground and get connected to libraries outside Nigeria.
i would like to be guided on how access capacity building support and library managementin my remote district of Isiolo-Kenya.i have initiated ICT cupboard and book box library for the rural schools.
dear Donors,
Schools in my district of Kasulu-Tanzania are facing the problems of lack of libraries especially in rural areas.through my organization of Tanzanian hope, i want to write a proposal for construction of two libraries, one for KASANGE SECONDARY SCHOOL and another library for TULIENI primary school. I welcome suggestions.
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I would like to be guided on how to access capacity building support for ICT and Library management in my remote district in Bududa -Uganda. I have initiated ICT Centre and Library which are currently serving this mudslide and landslide vulnerable ares of Mt. Elgon.