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IASL BOOKS FOR CHILDREN PROJECT

Media Release -- 27 June 2008 -- Developing World School Libraries: Awarded IASL Book Grants [PDF file]

[Introduction] [Previous Recipients] [Guidelines for Application] [Application Form]

Introduction

This award of $US1000 provides books for children in developing countries. It is funded by IASL members and supporters. In any one year, there may be several recipients. The award was previously known as the UNESCO Project #554 Books for Children Award.

Previous Recipients, UNESCO Project 554: Books for Children and the IASL Books for Children Award

  • 2008 Kenya School Library Association, Lessos, Kenya on behalf of pupils and teachers from Lessos Educational Centre; St Joseph's Primary School, Swaziland, South Africa; Tipu Model School and College Kabal Swat, Pakistan.
  • 2007 Shalom Christian Academy, Uganda; Bridge of Peace Inc., Florida, USA on behalf of schools in La Botija Mountain in southwestern Honduras; Beitbridge Primary School, Zimbabwe.
  • 2006 University of Northeastern Philippines High School Library, Iriga City, Philippines; The Heritage School, Harare, Zimbabwe; and St Joseph's Combined Prepartory School, Oyugis, Rachuonyo District, Kenya
  • 2005 Mdlazi Primary School, Murchison, South Africa; and Mikes Kelemen High School, Covasna, Romania
  • 2004 Nuukata Primary School , Oshakati, Namibia; and Mazapan School, La Ceiba Honduras
  • 2003 Isecha Academy, Kenya; Bright Hope Library, Ethiopia; Holy Childhood High School, Jamaica.
  • 2002 Jahneen General Education School, Oman; Action Solidarite Retour, Rwanda; Outer Islands High School, Micronesia; EGB 21 Primary School, Argentina; Bangizwe Resource Centre, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
  • 2001 Academy of Jesus, Las Pinas City, Philippines
  • 2000 Khodobi Primary School, Gazankulu, South Africa
  • 1999 Budha Dal Public School, Patiala, Punjab, India; Friends School, Ramallah, West Bank, Palestine via Israel; Isipathana College, Colombo, Sri Lanka; Gando Secondary School, Togo, West Africa
  • 1998 Qhayiya Secondary School and Lukhanyo Combined School, South Africa
  • 1997 Scoala Generala Nr.6, Sfintu Gheorghe, Romania (Adele Edith Barti, Librarian)
  • 1996 Oracabassa Primary School, Jamaica
  • 1995 Southern Secondary School, Maldives
  • 1994 Serigo Maunicio School, Bolivia
  • 1993 Lusoti High School, Swaziland
  • 1992 Willes Little Flower School, Bangladesh
  • 1990 International College, Lebanon
  • 1989 Annie Walsh School, Sierra Leone
  • 1988 College Los Nogales, Columbia
  • 1987 Franklin School, Jamaica
  • 1984 Lavington School, Kenya
  • 1983 Pototan School, Philippines
Guidelines for Application

Applicants should demonstrate their ability to make effective use of the funding by responding to the questions on the application form. Two letters of support are needed to accompany the application. These may come from the school principal or other designated education or library authority. The letters should:

  • Provide details of the school or institution and its library
  • Guarantee facilities and availability of personnel to care for books.

Applications may be in print or electronic form. The application should be sent to the Chairperson of the Awards Committee of IASL at
International Association of School Librarianship
PO Box 83, Zillmere
Queensland 4034
Australia
Fax: +617 3633 0570
Email: IASL Secretariat

The deadline for receipt of applications is April 1 each year.

Applications will be reviewed by an international panel of researchers and scholars.

Application Form

Applicants may print this web page, fill in the form below, and mail it to the Chairperson of the Awards Committee of IASL:

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IASL Books for Children: Application Form

Name: ___________________________________________________________

Position: _______________________________________________________

School/Institution: _____________________________________________________

Postal Address: ____________________________________________________

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Country: _________________________________________________________

Email Address: ___________________________________________________

Phone: ________________________________________________

Fax: __________________________________________________

Please describe:

Your school or community setting:

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The current and/or planned library facility (shelves, space, collection size, opening hours, personnel):

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Who uses this facility?:

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What sort of books will you buy?:

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Are you a member of IASL?
[  ] Yes
[  ] No

Note: Two letters of support are required to accompany this application.

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Last Updated 27 June 2008 (KSB)