Open call: Onassis Grants for Greek librarians
Onassis Foundation supports the dialogue on the future of librarianship at IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2019 in Athens
Photo: Marios Kourouniotis
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.
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
-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.
