The Public Library Innovation Program

Wanted: New and original ideas

The Public Library Innovation Program (PLIP) aims to spark innovative library services that improve people’s lives through the use of technology. This three-year grant program will help public libraries in developing and transitioning countries become centers of community life.

The program is designed to encourage public libraries to partner with local government, business and other organizations to assess local needs and develop new services.

The program will have three phases. Ten grants of up to $30,000 USD will be awarded in Round 1 to support one-year innovation projects. In Round 2, 10 grants of up to $15,000 USD will be awarded for replication of successful grant projects in Round 1. In Round 3, 15 Innovation Awards of $1,000 USD will be presented to recognize outstanding achivement. All the outcomes will be widely disseminated in key publications and conferences throughout the world.

A call for proposals for Round 1 will be issued November 16, 2009. Applications must be received by the deadline of 18:00 (Rome/Italy) time February 28th, 2010.

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Call for Proposals- Round 1
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