Sligo Writer-in-Residence

Sligo Local Authorities are seeking applications for the contract of Writer-in-Residence for Sligo City and County. The Writer in Residence on this occasion will act to support activities such as creative writing and the promotion of literature as an art form with a particular emphasis, although not exclusively, on Teenagers.

At the heart of this residency is Sligo Library's main cultural objective to promote reading and in particular an appreciation of literature. The contract term will be from September 2008 to March 2009.

Please send your application in the form of a CV along with a brief proposal (500 words max.) of your vision for the Writer-in-Residence project in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Writer in Residence” to :-

County Librarian.
Sligo County Library,
Stephen Street,
Sligo.

The closing date for receipt of applications is: 4pm on Friday May 2nd, 2008.