Coming soon Capacity-building Grant
Library Staff Training Grant
Professional development for academic library staff in digital library services, repositories, metadata, research support and information literacy.
This is a planned grant concept and is not yet open. Eligibility criteria, value and deadlines will be published when the Foundation opens the call.
Overview
The role of the academic library has changed: librarians now manage repositories and digital collections, support researchers with open access and data management, and teach information literacy. This grant concept supports structured training for library staff in these areas.
Who can apply
Intended for: Academic libraries.
Detailed eligibility criteria will be published when this call opens.
How applications are assessed
Selection criteria will be published with the call.
Applications are screened for eligibility and completeness, reviewed and scored by qualified reviewers who have declared any conflicts of interest, and decided by an authorised committee. Automated tools may help check completeness, but funding decisions are always made by people. Read the grant guidelines.
Expected outcomes and impact
- Trained staff applying new skills in their libraries
- At least one new or improved research-support service per participating library
- InputsTraining programme design and delivery; learning materials; mentoring.
- ActivitiesTraining-needs assessment; workshops and practical sessions; mentoring; follow-up support.
- OutputsLibrary staff trained; training modules completed.
- OutcomesLibraries able to offer improved digital and research-support services.
- Long-term impactStronger academic libraries supporting research and learning.
How results will be measured
- Library staff trained
- New or improved library services launched
- Participant skills assessment before and after training