Strategic Plan – Goal 2.4 Foster support for Indigenous Peoples working in information management careers at CAAL member libraries, either directly, or in partnership with other organizations and/or institutions.
CAAL-CBPA Indigenous Information Professional Grant
About CAAL
The Council of Atlantic Academic Libraries (CAAL) is a dynamic regional community of university and college libraries across Atlantic Canada. CAAL is committed to leveraging community collaboration to advance scholarship, innovation, diversity, and accessibility in teaching, learning, research, and student experiences. Our purpose is to enhance post-secondary education, research, and scholarly communication in Atlantic Canada by providing a venue to influence public policy; advocating on matters relevant to members and the post-secondary community; fostering cooperation and resource sharing; supporting consortial purchasing; coordinating library services among member institutions; improving the delivery of information services; and providing a network of colleagues, so that all levels of staff can have a voice in regional initiatives.Purpose
CAAL is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community through furthering the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action as well as increasing the diverse knowledge represented within our member institutions. We welcome applicants who will contribute to expanding the voices represented in our field and its scholarship. CAAL supports diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our community.This Grant Will:
- Support self-identifying Indigenous Peoples in, or from, the Atlantic Region pursuing information management careers, either directly, or in partnership with other organizations and/or institutions.
- Assist self-identifying Indigenous Peoples working in information management careers at CAAL-CBPA member libraries, either directly, or in partnership with other organizations and/or institutions.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident, and a resident of Atlantic Canada (who may be studying outside of Atlantic Canada).
- Persons who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nation, Métis, or Inuit).
- Applicants should represent one of the following categories:
- Current employee at a CAAL-CBPA library or archive.
- Currently enrolled in, or accepted into, an ALA-accredited program in Library and Information Studies or a Library and Information technology program; or graduated from an ALA-accredited program in Library and Information Studies or a Library and Information technology program in the last 2 years.
Applicants are asked to provide the following:
- Cover letter outlining current or future plans in the information field, planned use of grant (e.g. support for degree, project, etc.), and statement of self-identification and connection and/or experience with community/Nation;
- Résumé/Curriculum Vitae;
- Two letters of support or recommendations.