FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Jean Fairbairn <jean.fairbairn@eifl.net> Date: Tue, Nov 7, 2017 at 3:28 PM Subject: [IFLA-L] New EIFL Public Library Innovation Award - Now Open for Applications To: ifla-l <ifla-l@infoserv.inist.fr> EIFL is delighted to announce that the new EIFL Public Library Innovation Award - for public library services that improve lives - is now open for applications. We would be grateful if you could please share this call through your networks - we want to reach as many libraries as possible. For more about the award - http://bit.ly/2gfCyhx The award is open to all public and community libraries in developing and transition countries that use digital technology (ICT) to improve lives in their communities by addressing any of the following issues, which are included in the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Economic wellbeing and employment Farming and sustainable agriculture Health and hygiene Digital inclusion Gender equality and empowerment of women and girls Education for all Climate change and other issues affecting the environment The prize includes US$1,500 and wide publicity through EIFL’s global communication channels and networks. The deadline for submitting applications is 11 January 2018. Applications will be accepted in English, French, Russian and Spanish. Many thanks for sharing this call - and for all your help in sharing our calls in the past. Jean Fairbairn Communications Manager jean.fairbairn@eifl.net | Skype: jean.fairbairn1 EIFL - Electronic Information for Libraries www.eifl.net | Facebook | Twitter -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.