ANLTC/Swets Research Fund

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ANLTC/Swets Research Fund

ANLTC (The Academic and National Library Training Co-Operative) and Swets are pleased to announce the third ANLTC Swets Research Fund.

Objective of fund

The objective of this funding award, which is being offered in 2009, is to encourage practitioner-based research among librarians in ANLTC member libraries.

Value of award

The award can be awarded up to a maximum of €2000.

The award will be the sole source of funding for the particular research project. Funding can be used to defray research expenses such as travel, visits, attendance at meetings or other activities directly related to the research project. General professional development activities are not eligible for funding.

Eligibility

Entries are welcomed from librarians, in ANLTC member libraries, currently engaged in or wishing to undertake a research project.

Topic

Research may be on any topic of relevance to the individual or their library. Research proposals which have applicability to other ANLTC libraries will be particularly welcome.

Methodology

The judging panel will be looking for an awareness of reflective practice and evidence-based practice, along with sound research methodology.

Application procedure

There is no application form but proposals should include the following (approximately 1000 words – applicants may be contacted for further information):

Name

Contact address, phone number and email

Brief CV

Summary of the proposed research project, including title, objectives, methodology, timescale (which should be no longer than 9 months), financial projection (including any start-up costs).

Proposals should be submitted via your local ANLTC contact – see ANLTC Web site www.anltc.ie for contact details.

Outcomes

The recipient of the award may be required

  • to produce an article on the research for a library-related
    publication
  • to provide a report on their research at the Swets Annual Customer
    Forum
  • to do a presentation on their research at an ANLTC event
  • to write a report for the ANLTC website

Timescale

Closing date for receipt of proposals: 30 September 2009

Award winner announced: 31 October 2009

Submission of completed project: 1 November 2010

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