Thank you for the link!  Can anyone on this list clarify the eligibility criteria.  It's unclear what "this" country means to me. Are foreign nationals supposed to be living in the United States at the time, or be working in a developing country? It seems to imply both in the first two criteria, then at the bottom indicates studying abroad is not eligible.  I would be happy to pass this on to some of my colleagues in Latin America if they are eligible! Thanks for any clarification anyone might be able to offer.

Best regards,
Carly Bachman
ECLAC Library
Santiago, Chile


Here's the info from the website:

Applicants must:

• Have a degree in library or information science (e.g. a 4-year undergraduate degree or a master’s) or,
  • be enrolled in a library or information science program in a developing country or,
  • be working as a librarian or information professional in a developing country
• Be a legal national from a qualifying developing country (see lists of Qualifying Countries: World Bank  |  United Nations) living in this country.
• Have working knowledge of English
• Have technical abilities to participate in an online course:^*
  • computer skills: be comfortable with Internet browsers such as Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, etc.; a word processing program, such as Microsoft Word, Word Perfect, etc., be able to send emails with attachments; copy and paste text; download and save a file, install a program or plug-in; quickly learn a new program using online tutorial or Help section;
  • regular unlimited access to a computer (at least a Pentium II-based PC or a G3 PowerMac machine;
  • a reliable high-speed Internet connection (Broadband or DSL, or at least 56k modem);
  • antivirus software installed and kept up-to-date on a computer.
    *See Are you ready for online learning? for general information on online learning. Also look for technical requirements at course description as they may vary from course to course. Send e-mail to jreese@ala.org if you have any questions.
  • Financial need in assistance due to insufficient or lack of funding for professional development from your employer.
• Legal nationals from developing countries studying abroad are not eligible for this grant.

> Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:31:50 -0500
> From: bmaclenn@UVM.EDU
> Subject: [SERIALST] ALCTS IRC Online Course Grant for Library Professionals from Developing Countries
> To: SERIALST@LIST.UVM.EDU
>
> Of general interest. Please forward to colleagues who might be interested.
>
> ----- Forwarded message -----
>
> The Association for Collections and Technical Services (ALCTS) is accepting
> applications for the Award Course Online program for library
> professionals from developing countries. Registration is open for the
> February-March 2010 session of online based continuing education
> courses of fundamentals series: Acquisitions (FOA), Electronic
> Resources Acquisitions (FERA), and Collection Development and
> Management (FCDM). One free seat per session will be offered to
> eligible individuals. See criteria of eligibility at the ALCTS Web
> site:
> http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alcts/awards/grants/onlinegrant.cfm
>
> Courses description:
> http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alcts/confevents/upcoming/webcourse/index.cfm
>
> The courses of ALCTS fundamental series are four-week continuing
> education classes. Everything is done online. These are basic classes
> designed for brand new librarians as well as for experienced
> librarians who want to update their skills. The classes include
> online chats, but they are optional. ALCTS will only send a
> certificate to students who complete the required assignments
> successfully.
>
> TO APPLY, YOU MUST USE THE WEB FORM AT THE FOLLOWING LINK CREATED
> SPECIFICALLY FOR THIS AWARD PROGRAM:
>
> https://alctsprogram.wufoo.com/forms/alcts-online-course-grant-application-form/
>
> Registration will be open until January 7th 2010.
>
> All applications will be reviewed according to eligibility and
> required criteria. E-mail acceptance will be sent to the successful
> applicant at least two weeks prior to the beginning of an online course.
>
>
> Thanks
> Susan
>
> ------------------------------------------------------
> Susan Matveyeva, PhD, MLIS, B.Mus
> Associate Professor &
> Cataloging and Institutional Repository Librarian
> Wichita State University Libraries
> 1845 Fairmount, Wichita, KS 67260-0068
>
> Office: (316) 978-5139
> Fax: (316) 978-3496
> susan.matveyeva@wichita.edu<mailto:susan.matveyeva@wichita.edu>
> http://soar.wichita.edu<http://soar.wichita.edu/>
>
>

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