Deadline- end of January 2013
Applicants are invited for 2013 Lib@Web International Training Program which is titled as Lib@Web : Management of Electronic Information and Digital Libraries. This is the Training of the new digital and electronic libra(r)i(a)ns to manage modern library technologies which can effectively support development in science, culture and technology. Emphasis is given to affordable electronic information resources and locally produced digital libraries : libraries and/or/on/for the web. This training will be held at University of Antwerpen.
The following documents will be needed in addition to the application form filled in itself –
- personal data and 2 passport pictures
- copies (certified) of diploma’s
- 2 recommendation letters
- C.V. (study and work experiences, with details on dates and exact descriptions of degrees/positions, transcriptions in case of non-English)
Eligibility & Criteria-
- Applicants should hold a university degree (BA or MA), ideally in Information & Library Science, Computer Science or a related discipline.
- Applicants ideally are in between 25-35 years old. Candidates over 40 years old will not be accepted.
- Applicants have at least 2 years of professional experience in a scientific/academic library or similar information-intensive job.
- Applicants must show strong institutional support from their employer. The applicant’s employer should state his support with an official letter.
- Applicants must be proficient in English. Those who received a university education in English must provide an official certificate confirming this. Other applicants must submit one of the following test results: TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): minimum score of 550 for paper-based test, or 79 for internet-based test.
How to apply?
The application form, together with all required documents, should be sent directly to the promoter of Lib@Web(Prinsstraat 13, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium). Electronic applications are not accepted. Applications sent to VLIR-UOS Scholarship office shall not be considered.
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