The Elsevier Foundation is now accepting applications to support the efforts of libraries and their partner organizations in developing countries.
The Innovative Libraries in Developing Countries Program supports the following kinds of programs with one, two and three year grants to libraries and supporting organizations in developing countries:
- 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.
Preference will be given to proposals that clearly demonstrate the following;
- Innovation in improving the use of STM information
- A high degree of potential impact on society in the developing world
- Programs that will serve as models for other institutions and countries
- Programs that enhance international partnerships or exchange between individuals and institutions
- Realistic budgets tied to measurable outcomes
- Sustained financial and programmatic viability
- Programs that have institutional supports
- Programs leaders or institutes with record of past success
The deadline to submit applications is 15 September 2010. For more information, visit this link.
