Academic and professional literature publisher Emerald Group Publishing Ltd., UK, and the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) are calling for final applications for the 2008 IFLA International Marketing Award.
The award is to encourage marketing in libraries by rewarding the best creative, results-oriented marketing project or campaign worldwide. The winner of the award will be chosen by the IFLA International Marketing Award committee and will receive airfare, lodging and registration for the 2008 IFLA General Conference and Council. The winner will also receive a cash award of $1,000, which must be used to further the marketing efforts of the recognised organisation.
The winner will be announced at the IFLA General Conference and Council, to be held from August 10-14 at the Quebec City Convention Centre, Canada. All applications must be received by April 18, 2008. Guidelines and application forms are available at http://www.ifla.org/III/grants/marketing-award.htm.
Emerald, Gold Corporate Partner of IFLA, is collaborating with IFLA on a number of initiatives throughout 2008. This includes the Continuing Professional Development & Workplace Learning Section of IFLA on a special issue to be published in Emerald journal Library Management. It is also taking care of the annual sponsorship of the Asia and Oceania Section standing committee social event. Emerald will be exhibiting at the IFLA General Conference in August at stand number 100.
