The Jay Jordan IFLA / OCLC Early Career Development Fellowship Program provides early career development and continuing education for library and information science professionals from countries with developing economies. The program is jointly sponsored by the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) and OCLC.
Eligibility : Applicants must:
? Be employed in a library or information center.
? Have a qualifying degree in library or information science. The qualifying degree may vary
depending upon country of origin, but should be the general library or information science degree
recognized in the country. Normally a PhD is not considered a qualifying degree, because the
Fellowship program is targeted for early career librarians.
? Have obtained the qualifying degree between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2013.
? Have at least three years, but no more than eight years, of library or information science
experience. For the 2015 program, applicants must have library or information science experience
that begins no earlier than January 1, 2006 and no later than January 1, 2011.
? Be a legal national from a qualifying country (see list of Qualifying Countries) and be working as a
librarian or information science professional in that country.
? Read and speak English proficiently.
? Be prepared to work as a team member with other Fellows and to participate as required in this
fast-paced program.
? Have a valid passport.
? Be able to obtain documentation permitting legal entry into the United States or any other country
required for program participation
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