GEORGE LYNDON HICKS FELLOWSHIP ON SOUTHEAST ASIA COLLECTIONS

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I confirm that I accept the nomination for a place in the George Lyndon Hicks Fellowshipby(Insert full name of the person who nominated you______).

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I am interested to help NLS develop its collections in ONE of the following subject areas (please select one ):

Straits Settlements/ Colonial governance e.g. city planning, legislation, politics

Early Education e.g. the first Madrasahs and Chinese schools

Local community histories e.g. cultures, traditions & lifestyles, groups & societies

Early Trades e.g. pioneering businesses & industries, including the early publishing trade (mission presses, local publishing houses)

Arts e.g. the archives of pioneering poets, writers and artists in Singapore

  1. Please elaborate on your chosen collection topic, and summarise your relevant experience.
  1. Brief summary of the proposed method to develop the collections and foster networks.
  1. Brief summary of the proposed schedule of work and time frame; including number of days spent onsite at the National Library (in Singapore) during the course of work.
  2. Brief summary of the method /approach to be used to facilitate and impart skills/knowledge transfer to librarians.
  1. A brief write-up of similar collection development projects in the past and references, if any.

To be valid, this form must be accompanied by the following:

1.Curriculum Vitae that includes the following information:

  1. Details of any awards or relevant appointments previously or currently held.
  2. Details of professional seminars/conference papers/public lectures presented.
  3. List of major publications written.

2.A Reference from your Nominator, which should address the following:

  1. Your qualifications, ability and experience.
  2. The quality of your previous work.
  3. Your demonstrated capacity to complete projects within a reasonable time frame.

Applications should be emailed to , or mailed to the following address, by

27 April 2018.

Attn: The Administrator

George Lyndon Hicks Fellowship for Southeast Asian Collections

National Library, Singapore

100 Victoria Street,

#14-01

Singapore 188064

Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Notification of acceptance or rejection will be made known within 3 months of the closing date.

For further information about the Fellowship, please contact:

The Administrator, George Lyndon Hicks Fellowship for Southeast Asian Collections

Tel: 6718 3247

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