Open call: Onassis Grants for Greek librarians

Photo: Marios Kourouniotis

Libraries: dialogue for change

The Onassis Foundation is supporting the participation of Greek librarians and library staff at the 85th World Library and Information Congress of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), which is to be held in Athens on August 24-30, 2019. The conference will primarily be addressing the theme of "Libraries: dialogue for change". This is the first time the Congress has been staged in Greece; staffed by over 300 volunteers, it is the world's leading event in the libraries field.

How can libraries of all kinds, sizes and area of specialization redefine their role and services in view of ongoing social and technological developments? What adjustments and changes are required in the light of population movements, refugees, climate change, and the emergence of the digital world, artificial intelligence and robotics?

The tour program that has been drawn up to accompany the conference will include a visit to the Onassis Library on August 30, 2019.

The Onassis Grant covers the cost of participation for the duration of the conference.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications should be submitted in English language to: grants@ifla.org. Please include “IFLA WLIC Greek Grants” in the email subject line.

Submission deadline is June 14, 2019

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ELIGIBILITY

-The grant is available to librarians (preferred) and library workers from Greece from all library types.

-The applicant should have at least two years of experience in a library or information service.

-Applicants must have a reasonable level of English or another of IFLA’s languages and must provide their application in English. Applicants may be contacted for a brief interview.

-The applicant must declare that she/he is able to fund all other costs beyond the grant that are involved in attending the Congress, e.g. all hotel, travel and subsistence expenses NOT covered by the Grant.