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Applications for the 12th Aurora Leadership Institute 2009 will open Monday 15 September 2008 and
close Friday 17 October 2008. The Institute will be held at the Thredbo Alpine Village, NSW from 19 to 24 February,
2009.
The 2009 Institute fee will be A$4,950 including GST. This covers course fees, accommodation and meals, and transport
between Canberra and Thredbo. Accommodation is apartment-style, with own bedroom and shared facilities.
Participants will be responsible for any costs associated with travel to Canberra.
The Institute commences in the late afternoon of Thursday 19 February 2009. Bus transport leaves
Canberra at 1pm for Thredbo. Participants will be returned to Canberra Airport or Canberra Jolimont Bus Terminal
by 3pm on Tuesday 24 February 2009.
Nominations are
sought from individuals with leadership potential and an ability to share
with others their vision and enthusiasm. The applicant's record should indicate successful leadership
experience and accomplishments. Without
being prescriptive it is assumed applicants will normally have been employed
for a minimum of 3-5 years and a maximum of 7-10 years following
qualification. However,
applicants outside this criterion will be considered on their
merits, and should apply if they think the Institute a potential benefit
and that their contribution would be substantial.
Participants who complete the Institute will be granted advanced standing for the Knowledge
Management Leadership Unit which is part of the University of Canberra’s Master of Information Studies
(further details can be found at www.canberra.edu.au). This Masters program is new in 2009 and will be
delivered by distance education, making it an ideal course of study for all Aurorans.
Applicants and their nominators should note that Aurora is a leadership course - not a management training exercise.
The Institute accepts 32 participants, and it is expected that once again there will be strong
competition for the limited number of places. Previously unsuccessful candidates are encouraged to re-apply.
Professional involvement with the Australian Library and Information Association
(ALIA) or the Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa
(LIANZA) will
confer an advantage.
ALIA provides an Aurora Scholarship to enable an ALIA member to attend the Institute where
this would otherwise be difficult due to the financial commitment required. The scholarship is open to personal
financial members of ALIA who meet certain criteria. Details and procedures are given at:
http://www.alia.org.au/awards/aurora.scholarship/
The Aurora Foundation may award a Warren Horton Scholarship to a deserving applicant who is
not otherwise funded by his or her employer.
LIANZA members should contact LIANZA for details of any LIANZA sponsorship arrangements.
Applicants should submit the following information:
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Covering statement confirming the application and willingness to cover
the transport costs and Institute fee if the applicant is nominating privately
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Statement of nomination from their employer (e.g., library, library
school, government organisation) if their application is so sponsored
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Statement of recommendation from a responsible person who can comment on the
applicant's capacity and potential (who might be the person signing an
employer nomination, a senior professional colleague, a current
supervisor, etc)
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One page statement of the candidate's career aspirations, achievements
and expectations if successful in the application
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One page resume
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All contact details: Name, organisation/employer, position held, address, email address,
phone number, (and fax number if possible). Routine correspondence concerning applications will be via email.
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Please indicate if you are applying for one of the available scholarships.
Please include all components of the application in a single MS Word or PDF document which is clearly labelled with the applicant's name in the filename
and in a footer on every page. Applicants
should submit the application package by close of business 17 October 2008.
Only electronic submissions, to Renee Shuttleworth by email, will be accepted.
Applicants will receive email acknowledgement within 48 hours of receipt; if you do not,
you should assume your application has not reached us and call Renee Shuttleworth immediately on 0405 127 162.
All
applications will be considered by the Aurora Foundation Board.
Applicants
will be advised of the outcome of their applications by the end of November, and will then be invoiced, with fees payable by mid December.
No refunds for cancellations will be issued beyond 15 January 2009, except in exceptional circumstances determined
by the Board.
ALIA recognises attendance at the Aurora Library Leadership Institute for the Professional Development
Scheme. Both participants and mentors, if professional members of ALIA and enrolled in the PD scheme, may claim PD points for attending the Institute, equivalent in value to those awarded for one semester of tertiary studies. The points value for Aurora participation satisfies a full annual points requirement of the PD Scheme.
If you have any queries regarding the Aurora Leadership Institute 2009 please
contact Renee Shuttleworth on 0405 127 162
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