ASLP CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR LIBRARIANS

 

1. Rationale:

1. ASLP supports the implementation of the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Act of 2016.
2. ASLP believes that updating of professional skills and competencies is necessary to continue the quality, innovative and responsive services that librarians and information professionals provide.
3. ASLP recognizes that some members of the profession have limited capacities to attend seminars and conferences to gain CPD points.
4. ASLP cares for the underprivileged members of the profession.

2. Objectives:

1. To provide opportunity for underprivileged members of the LIS profession to earn sizable CPD points.
2. To create awareness on the noble intentions of the CPD Act and support its effective implementation
3. To show that CPD providers can become proactive partners of the CPD Council of PRBFL in the successful implementation of the CPD Act
4. To foster camaraderie among LIS community

3. Criteria for Selection

1. Open to Three (3) professional librarians [One (1) from Luzon (NCR not included), One (1) from Visayas and One (1) from Mindanao].
2. Professional librarians who have limited capacities to attend CPD programs may apply.
3. Membership in ASLP is not a requirement.
4. Professional librarians working for a Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) espousing relevant social causes are preferred.
5. Professional librarians renewing their license in 2018 are prioritized.
6. Grantees should be willing to re-echo lessons learned from the CPD program in their institutions.
7. Grantees should have good moral character

4. Grant

1. Grantee will enjoy waived live-in registration fee (Seminar Fee, Accommodation and Meals) for ASLP’s seminar-workshop entitled “Catalyzing Multicultural Librarians: Opportunities, Challenges and Strategies in the 21st Century” to be held in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan on 28 February - 2 March 2018
2. Transportation arrangements/expenses and other incidental fees  will be the responsibility of the grantee

5. Mechanics

1. Applications for assistance are limited to attendance in ASLP’s seminar-workshop entitled “Catalyzing Multicultural Librarians: Opportunities, Challenges and Strategies in the 21st Century” to be held in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan on 28 February - 2 March 2018.
2. Please submit letter of intent and requirements through e-mail at aslplibrarians@gmail.com on or before 26 January 2018 Friday
3. Announcement of successful grantees will be made on 2 February 2018 Friday thru email and other social media platforms.

6. Requirements

1. Letter of intent specifying how this seminar-workshop will contribute to his/her professional growth and benefit his/her institution
2. Certification from employer indicating that funding for the applicants’ attendance to the said seminar-workshop cannot be accommodated.
3. Certification from employer of the applicants’ good moral standing.

7. Post-Grant Responsibilities

1. Grantees must furnish ASLP an essay/article of his/her experience and the competencies learned fifteen (15) days after the seminar-workshop. These will be included in the ASLP Newsletter.
2. Be a member of ASLP and/or support the advocacies, programs and activities of ASLP