‘Da Vinci Huis - IASL Fund - South Africa’
The winner of the 2010 grant is mrs. Anna Ditshego, Tiisetsong Secondary School in Thokoza township , Gauteng
The winner of the 2011 grant is mrs. Nompumelelo Magdelinah Shongwe, Siyakhula Primary School. Ermelo
Background
The Fund was established in 2009 to increase possibilities for young librarians in South Africa to participate actively in the international school library forum, especially the International Association of School Librarianship (IASL)
OBJECTIVE
This fund is a gift program, designed to make it possible for a young school librarian, teacher-librarian, library assistant interested in school library services and Information Literacy working and living in South Africa to participate in an IASL conference. The person should be 40 years or younger. By participating the person is able to update his/her knowledge and skills and will be able to built a network of relevant persons and organisations.
ELIGIBILITY
Both individuals and library institutions are eligible to apply.
FINANCIAL ASPECTS
The grant includes:
- Two year membership of IASL;
- Travelling costs to the 2011 IASL annual conference);
- Costs for passport and/of visa;
- Travel insurance;
- Costs for accommodation and daily allowance.
MANAGEMENT
The Fund is administered by ‘Stichting Het Da Vinci Huis’ based in the Netherlands. A committee of three professionals from South Africa chaired by the IASL Regional Director for Africa will select and nominate one person to the Stichting.
The Regional Director for Africa is the liaison person between the winner and the Stichting.
SELECTION
The selection is made by a jury of 4 professionals: the IASL Regional Director for Africa, two academic professors in the field and the chair of the South African Library Association. For 2010 the jury will consist of:
- Mrs. Busi Dlamini (IASL Regional Director for Africa, LIASA School Library & Youth Services);
- Prof. Ina Fourie (University of Pretoria, Dept. Information Science);
- Prof. Mary Nassimbeni (University of Cape Town, Centre for Information Literacy);
- Mrs. Mona Niemand (LIASA School Libraries Interest Group (SLYSIG)), Chair.
APPLICATIONS
Applicants should address their letter and supporting documentation to the Regional Director for Africa (e-mail Busi.Dlamini@gauteng.gov.za)
The applications must be accompanied by: a CV, a short description of the school and school library, the reasons for application and a supporting document from a contact person of the school. They should also indicate what the potential benefit would be of their being successful in their application. Applications may be in print or electronic form. Applicants should be sure to include name of the contact person, mailing address, telephone number(s), fax number, and e-mail address as available, with the application.
The deadline for receipt of applications for 2012 is April 1 2012.
Further Requirements
At the IASL conference the winner is supposed to give a short presentation (± 10 minutes) on his/her expectations and needs. After the conference the winner is supposed to write an report for an applicable national/international journal in the field.
Further information
Further information can be obtained from Mrs. Busi Dlamini.
E-mail: Busi.Dlamini@gauteng.gov.za
Phone: 011 355 0763
Mobile: 083 266 8085
Fax: 011 355 0766
Download application form
Download Statement Form
