[Hum-DIS] VALA Tech Camp 2017 Diversity Scholarship

Thu May 11 11:19:48 WST 2017

Hi,

Want to learn about library tech hands-on, with the most enthusiastic and knowledgeable industry leaders in the country? But you have no cash for airfares, accommodation or registration for VALA Tech Camp?

Linux Australia are sponsoring a scholarship to attend VALA Tech Camp in Melbourne 12-14 July, for people of indigenous heritage and/or from remote or regional Australia.

One of the conditions is that you need to nominate an organisation to share what you gain from the experience. If you are thinking of applying, and would like to nominate students from Curtin University Information Studies Department as the “group” that would benefit, then I would be happy to arrange a webcast event for students later in the year where you could share your knowledge.

I would strongly, strongly encourage you to apply if you are eligible. VALA events are very highly regarded professional development activities in Australia.

Feel free to chat with me if you are thinking about applying and unsure about anything.

Kathryn Greenhill

Lecturer | Department of Information Studies
School of Media, Culture and Creative Arts | Faculty of Humanities

Course Coordinator:

  *   Undergraduate courses
Unit Coordinator:

  *   Technologies for Information Services
  *   Information Services Professional Practicum
  *   Librarianship Concepts and Practices
  *   Information Services Foundation Practicum

Curtin University
Tel | +61 8 9266 7173
Mail | GPO Box U 1987 | Perth WA 6845

Email | k.greenhill at curtin.edu.au<mailto:k.greenhill at curtin.edu.au>

From: "VALA - Libraries, Technology & the Future" <admin at portal.vala.org.au>
Reply-To: "Ryall, Lesley" <vala at vala.org.au>
Date: Thursday, 11 May 2017 at 9:19 am
To: Kathryn Greenhill <K.Greenhill at curtin.edu.au>
Subject: VALA Tech Camp 2017 Diversity Scholarship

VALA Tech Camp 2017

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Announcing the VALA Tech Camp 2017<https://portal.vala.org.au/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=et5ZznqBYVweJp96tZuk79yt69KdmCHJ35G6kSAuahT86376e7DhISiEs2wd4vg%2fOQwZd7JNwmaoOZ72UHko5it22cmp1XUUnO62xBT8HrY%3d> Linux Australia Diversity Scholarship

Dear Kathryn,

Applications are invited from across Australia for the first VALA Diversity Scholarship, generously sponsored by Linux Australia. The Scholarship will fund one individual’s attendance at VALA Tech Camp 2017, in Melbourne, between 12-14 July.

VALA Tech Camp 2017<https://portal.vala.org.au/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=et5ZznqBYVweJp96tZuk79yt69KdmCHJ35G6kSAuahT86376e7DhISiEs2wd4vg%2fOQwZd7JNwmaoOZ72UHko5it22cmp1XUUnO62xBT8HrY%3d> will be an intensive, active, hands-on learning and sharing experience run for and by the people who code, build, teach and maintain technology for libraries and collections. It will be the inaugural Australian gathering of technologists from libraries, galleries, archives and museums. Click HERE<https://portal.vala.org.au/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=et5ZznqBYVweJp96tZuk79yt69KdmCHJ35G6kSAuahT86376e7DhISiEs2wd4vg%2fOQwZd7JNwmaoOZ72UHko5it22cmp1XUUnO62xBT8HrY%3d> for more information.

Linux Australia is committed to diversity of participation in open technologies and has chosen to support the Diversity Scholarship in line with their organisational values.

VALA and Linux Australia recognise that regional, rural and indigenous members of the Library community face additional barriers to participation in both library and technical events. The Diversity Scholarship is offered to individuals who in normal circumstances would not generally attend this type of event or would struggle to attend due to financial or other hardship.

Who is eligible?

  *   Any Australian person of Indigenous heritage; and/or
  *   Any Australian person who resides in a regional, rural or remote location, including Darwin.

Scholarship Offer:

  *   Up to $2,000 for flights and accommodation to attend VALA Tech Camp 2017, Melbourne, 12-14 July 2017
  *   Free VALA Tech Camp 2017 ticket
  *   Complimentary VALA personal membership (to 31 March 2018)
  *   VALA buddy at Tech Camp

How to apply:

Applicants will submit a 200 word statement OR a 3 minute Youtube video explaining the impact the Scholarship will have on your future career in the library and/or technology sector, including:

  *   why you want to come,
  *   what you want to learn,
  *   how the community/organisation you serve will benefit from your attendance.

Please share news of this scholarship within your own networks across Australia.

Applications will close 5 June 2017.

For more information or to apply, see the VALA Diversity Scholarship webpage HERE<https://portal.vala.org.au/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=qpgpJ8%2baPXJyW1m%2fBuZa%2fOSBVVfiEvvIGT9Py5Q4r%2fFJIaTjvZcXevvsejHE0oI9afw2PVequjpFkuwpK0POpSt%2fRVS6yVnlYAXEYUstlWQ%3d>.

Hugh Rundle and Ebe Kartus

Camp Leaders
VALA Tech Camp 2017

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