[Pal-dc] IFLA International Leadership Programme: Call for applications

[Fiona Bradley]

Hello everyone,

I would like to draw your attention to a new initiative within IFLA for International Leadership. The programme includes a number of projects on different topics that participants will be attached to. One of these projects is the IGF including the Dynamic Coalition. Please circulate to colleagues who may have an interest an taking part in this work.

kind regards
Fiona
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Programme announcement:
The International Leadership Programme is a two year Programme designed to increase the cohort of leaders who can effectively represent the wider library sector in the international arena, and to develop leaders within IFLA.

The Programme provides opportunities that IFLA is in the unique position to offer through our global role and reputation and our extensive and diverse framework of activities and expertise.

The Programme will bring participants together at the 2012, 2013 and 2014 IFLA World Library and Information Congresses (WLIC) as the main face-to-face forum. In this dynamic and interactive environment, participants will have direct access to international leaders, and undertake eight days [excluding travel time] of activities including: seminar and workshop sessions on issues with a global impact led by leaders in the sector and related fields; participation in specified business meetings; attendance at specified professional programme sessions; working within groups to prepare presentations or reports; liaison with Governing Board members; building support networks.

This experience will be reinforced throughout the Programme with attachments to IFLA professional units and working/advisory groups to contribute to projects of direct relevance to IFLA’s international agenda and Strategic Plan and Key Initiatives. Participants will learn through practice, and be mentored as they strengthen their skills and knowledge.

Through participating in the programme, you will:
 	Contribute to important issues impacting on the future of the library sector
 	Gain experience in working at the international level
 	Gain experience in working with organisations such as the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), UNESCO, the European Commission, the Internet Governance Forum
 	Gain experience in the development of policy and position statements
 	Develop your negotiating and intervention skills
 	Develop your capacity to advocate and set political agendas,
 	Build relationships and develop your networks internationally
 	Build skills to have a broader impact as an advocate in your own library community

For full details about the programme, project descriptions, selection criteria and application form please visit: http://www.ifla.org/leadership  

Applications open: 25 May 2012 

Applications close: 11 June 2012 



Fiona Bradley

ALP Programme Coordinator
IFLA ALP: Building Better Library Communities 

International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions 
P.O. Box 95312
2509 CH The Hague
Netherlands

Email: fiona.bradley at ifla.org   
Twitter: @IFLA_ALP