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APSIG newsletter no. 61: July 2006Library training in New ZealandAPPLY NOW! The IFLA ALP Course on Information Literacy and IT for Information Professionals in Asia and Oceania Wellington, New Zealand Nov - Dec 2007 is now in its fifth year. The overall theme is information literacy, with special reference to needs and developments of countries in Asia and Oceania. The course will cover the basics of information literacy and information literacy training skills needed by information professionals in a variety of settings, as well as current IT applications in libraries. Classroom participation and hands-on practice will be interspersed with visits to leading libraries and information agencies in Wellington, the capital of New Zealand and home to a wide array of 'cutting-edge' information organisations. The course will be taught by leading educators in library and information management from Victoria University of Wellington, as well as practitioners with considerable experience in the delivery of information literacy programmes. There are also visits to major libraries and information services in the Greater Wellington region .While the course is purposely small, to allow one-on-one training and closely monitored IT lab work, If you wish to apply for a scholarship for the 2007 course, details can be found on website.
There are also limited vacancies for fee-paying students. A fee of US$2500 covers all tuition, course materials and accommodation in comfortable University housing. Airfares, visas and meals are an additional expense. The final selection of applicants will be made in early September. There is no application form, but potential participants should send an email message outlining (1) professional education, (2) professional work experience, (3) level of English ability,(4) reasons for wishing to attend the course and (5) self-assessed IT capabilities. Please email this information to:
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