SLP- SLA Awards for ICoASL 2019

Society for Library Professionals (SLP) and SLA- Asian Chapter invites applications for the following Awards to attend Sixth International Conference of Asian Special Libraries (ICoASL 2019) to be held during 14-16 February 2019 at IEG & AUD, Delhi India

1. SLP-SLA Asian Librarian Excellence Award sponsored by Balani Infotech

It will be presented to a library and information professional working in India or Asia. The purpose of the award is to provide an opportunity for an Asian librarian to attend the Sixth International Conference of Asian Special Libraries (ICoASL 2019) to be held during 14-16 February 2019 at IEG & AUD, Delhi India.

The award will provide free conference registration, lodging and cash award  up to and not exceeding INR 15000/- to cover travel to participate in the ICoASL 2019 conference.

Candidates must:

• Currently working in a Library or Information Centre, Library School and related workplaces in Asia.
• Minimum 20 years of experience in the field of Library and Information Science.
• Maximum Age Limit: 60 Years

2. SLP- SLA Asian FellowLibrarian Award sponsored by I-Group Infotech

 It will be presented to a library and information professional working in India. The purpose of the award is to provide an opportunity for an Asian librarian to attend the Sixth International Conference of Asian Special Libraries (ICoASL 2019) to be held during 14-16 February 2019 at IEG & AUD, Delhi India.

The award will provide free conference registration, lodging and cash award  up to and not exceeding INR 7500/- to cover travel to participate in the ICoASL 2019 conference. 

Candidates must:

• Currently working in a library or information Centre, library school and related workplaces in India.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the field of Library and Information Science.
• Maximum Age Limit: 50 Years

3. SLP-SLA Asian Young Professional Librarian Award Sponsored by Aditya Books

 It will be presented to a student or library and information professional working in India. The purpose of the award is to provide an opportunity to a student/ young librarian to attend the Sixth International Conference of Asian Special Libraries (ICoASL 2019) to be held during 14-16 February 2019 at IEG & AUD, Delhi India

The award will provide free conference registration, lodging and cash award  up to and not exceeding INR 7500/- to cover travel to participate in the ICoASL 2019 conference. 

Candidates must:

• Young Library Professionals or Student of LIS currently working in India in a Library or Information Centre, Library School and related work places
• Student or Maximum 5 years of experience in the field of Library and Information Science.
• Maximum Age Limit: 35 Years

NOMINATIONS

Send an online statement including information on your academic and professional career, professional activities or offices held, special projects or services, publications, and any other related roles that demonstrate a commitment to the LIS profession. Documentation must include the latest curriculum vitae or resume of the candidate, as well as supporting letter. (Not more than six pages).

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

• All applications for the award must be received not later than 31 December 2018
• Applications must be submitted to the Chair of SLP Awards Committee at [email protected] 

NOTIFICATION 

• Applicants will receive notification of award status by 15 January 2019.
• Award recipients will be responsible for making all necessary travel arrangements for conference attendance.
• The award money and certificate will be presented to the recipient during the ICoASL 2019 Conference.