IASL International Awards Programme:

JEAN LOWRIE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT GRANT
KEN HAYCOCK LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT GRANT

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

Introduction

Jean Lowrie Leadership Development Grant - Leaders in developing nations are invited to apply for reimbursement of US $1,000 to attend their first IASL annual conference. These grants assist leaders to share their needs and aspirations, to learn from other conference participants, to develop contacts to further their work and to identify strategies that can be used in their home country. Leaders within Zone C are encouraged to apply. (See the Join IASL web page for the countries allocated to Zone C).

Ken Haycock Leadership Developing Grant - Leaders in all countries are invited to apply for reimbursement of US $1,000 to attend their first IASL annual conference. These grants assist leaders to share their needs and aspirations, to learn from other conference participants, to develop contacts to further their work and to identify strategies that can be used in their home country. Leaders within Zone A, Zone B and Zone C are encouraged to apply. (See the Join IASL web page for the countries allocated to Zone A, B and C).

The award is funded through the generosity of IASL members and friends. The first award was named in 1995 in honor of Dr. Jean E. Lowrie, the first president and first executive secretary of the International Association of School Librarianship. The second award was named in 2000 in honor of Dr. Ken Haycock, executive director of the IASL from 1995-2000.

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Previous Recipients of the Jean Lowrie Grant

  • 2011 The University of West Indies, Kingston, Jamaica -- Nguyen Tan Thanh Truc (Vietnam)
  • 2010 Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia -- Rachmawati (Indonesia) -- Leadership through school libraries Media Release
  • 2009 Hotel Alexander Palace, Abano Terme (Padova, Italy) - No Award
  • Media Release -- 27 June 2008 -- Emerging Leaders in School Librarianship [PDF file] -- University of Berkeley, California: Eunice McKenzie (Jamaica)
  • 2007 Taipei, Taiwan: Naaz Kirmani (India)
  • 2006 Lisbon, Portugal: George Onyango Jakoyo (Kenya) (unable to attend)
  • 2005 Hong Kong, China: Jabu Gladys Hlophe (Swaziland)
  • 2004 Dublin, Ireland: Claudio Laferla (Malta)
  • 2003 Durban, South Africa: Antony Chiwaka (Zimbabwe)
  • 2002 Petaling Jaya, Malaysia: Alet Marais (Namibia)
  • 2001 Auckland, New Zealand: Solomon Zewdie (Ethiopia)
  • 2000 Malmö, Sweden: Thomas Adigun (Swaziland)
  • 1999 Birmingham, Alabama, USA: Wilailuck Singtaipob (Thailand)
  • 1998 Ramat Gan, Israel: A.A. Alemna, University of Ghana, Legon, (Ghana) [unable to attend]; Suzie Gamba, National Primary Education Commission, Kaduna (Nigeria)
  • 1997 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada: Dr Iveta Gudakovska (Latvia) and A. Geetha S. Yapa (SriLanka)
  • 1996 Ocho Rios, Jamaica: Daisy Lake (Antigua and Barbuda)
  • 1995 Worcester, England: Dr Andree-Jeanne Tötemeyer (Namibia)
  • 1994 Pittsburgh, USA: Muhudien Mohammed (Ethiopia - unable to attend)
  • 1993 Adelaide, Australia: Humesh Prasad (Fiji)
  • 1992 Belfast, Northern Ireland: Mary Jamil Fasheh (Jordan/Palestine)
  • 1991 Everett, USA: Ahmed Kamrul Hasan (Bangladesh)
  • 1990 Umeå, Sweden: Felix Tawete (Swaziland - unable to attend)
  • 1989 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Indir Vir Malhan (India)
  • 1988 Kalamazoo, USA: Daniel Paraida (Papua New Guinea)

Previous Recipients of the Ken Haycock Grant

  • 2011 The University of West Indies, Kingtson, Jamaica (No award)
  • 2010 Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia -- Keith Kuda Munyuengeterwa, Zimbabwe
  • 2009 -- Hotel Alexander Palace, Abano Terme (Padova, Italy) - No Award
  • Media Release -- 27 June 2008 -- Emerging Leaders in School Librarianship [PDF file] -- University of Berkeley, California: Jerry Mathema (Zimbabwe) (unable to attend IASL 2008; attended IASL 2009)
  • 2007 Taipei, Taiwan: Mahmudin (Indonesia)
  • 2006 Lisbon, Portugal: Paulette Stewart (Jamaica, West Indies)
  • 2005 Hong Kong, China: Madhu Bhargava (New Delhi, India)
  • 2004 Dublin, Ireland: Dr. Jagtar Singh (India)
  • 2003 Durban, South Africa: Professor Evelyn Fabito (Philippines)
  • 2002 Petaling Jaya, Malaysia: Herminigilda Salazar (Philippines)
  • 2001 Auckland, New Zealand: Joe Pereap (Papua New Guinea)

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Guidelines for Applicants

Applications should be sent to the Chairperson of the Awards Committee of IASL at:
International Association of School Librarianship
65 E. Wacker Place
Suite 1900
Chicago, IL 60601
USA
Email: IASL Secretariat

Applications must include a statement of:

  • need and purpose,
  • potential outcomes for their country and
  • two letters of support from senior administrators, including assurance that the applicant's involvement in school library program development will continue.

Please note: Following the conference the recipients of the leadership development grants will be required to provide a report on their conference experience in response to the potential outcomes identified in the application.

All documentation must be received by 1 April each year to be considered for this leadership development grant.

Preference will be given to members of the International Association of School Librarianship.

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

Applications may be submitted in print or electronic format.

Please note: The award of US$ 1000 is presented at the annual IASL Conference. Recipients must be able to attend the conference to receive the award and funds. The recipient must be able to cover any additional expenses over and above the US$ 1000.

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Application Form

The application form below may be printed, completed on paper, and sent to the Chairperson of the Awards Committee of IASL with supporting documentation:

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Ken Haycock Leadership Development Grant / Jean Lowrie Leadership Development Grant
Application Form

Name: _________________________________________________________

Position: _____________________________________________________

School/Institution: ______________________________________________________

Postal Address: _______________________________________________

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Country: ______________________________________________________

Email Address: ________________________________________________

Phone: ________________________________________________________

Fax: __________________________________________________________

Why do you wish to attend the IASL conference?

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What do you aim to achieve as a result of attending the conference?

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Who, at your school or education administration authority, supports your application?

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

Please attach two letters of support from these people guaranteeing your continued involvement in the development of the school library program.

Last updated 25 October 2011 (KSB)