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Public libraries invited to apply for Revisiting the Founding Era funding opportunity
Public libraries are invited to apply for Revisiting the Founding Era, a nationwide project that will use historical documents to spark public conversations about the Founding Era’s enduring ideas and themes and how they continue to influence our lives...
Samantha Quiñon named a 2018 LITA Emerging Leader
Samantha Quiñon, Assistant Director and Head of Research & Instruction at Lesley University Libraries in Cambridge (MA), has been selected as one of two LITA-sponsored Emerging Leaders for 2018. 91´«Ã½’s Emerging Leaders program enables newer library workers...
Aisha Conner-Gaten named a 2018 LITA Emerging Leader
Aisha Conner-Gaten, intersectional librarian, activist, and tech enthusiast working at the William H. Hannon Library at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, has been selected as one of two LITA-sponsored Emerging Leaders for 2018. 91´«Ã½’s Emerging...
Chuong, Moran, Phoenix and Walker receive 2018 Penguin Random House Young Readers Group Award
CHICAGO — The Association for Library Service to Children has awarded the 2018 Penguin Random House Young Readers Group Award to Amanda Chuong, Princeton Public Library (New Jersey); Patricia Moran, Multnomah County Library (Oregon); Julie Phoenix, St...
Applications Open for the 2018 LITA/Christian Larew Memorial Scholarship
The Library and Information Technology Association (LITA) and Baker & Taylor are accepting applications for the LITA/Christian (Chris) Larew Memorial Scholarship for those who plan to follow a career in library and information technology, demonstrate...
Applications sought for 2018 Coretta Scott King Book Donation Grants
CHICAGO — Underfunded libraries, schools and non-traditional organizations that provide educational services to children are invited to apply to receive one of three Coretta Scott King Book Donation Grants. Every year, in the process of choosing the...
Applications for United for Libraries Friend Conference Grant due Jan. 15
BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania — United for Libraries is accepting applications for the United for Libraries Friend Conference Grant through Jan. 15, 2018. The United for Libraries Friend Conference Grant enables one member of a Friends of the Library group at a...
LITA's 50th Anniversary Fundraising Sends 6 Scholarship Winners to LITA Forum
Concluding the celebration of its 50th anniversary, the Library and Information Technology Association (LITA) is proud to sponsor six scholarship recipients to attend this week's LITA Forum in Denver, Colorado: Nicholas Agaba – Electronic Resource...
Public libraries invited to apply for $10,000 American Dream grants for adult literacy services
CHICAGO – The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) and Dollar General Literacy Foundation invite public libraries to apply for grants to expand services for adult English language learners or adults in need of basic education and workforce development. Up...
Value of Academic Libraries 2018 travel scholarships
CHICAGO - The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) is pleased to announce the launch of the new Value of Academic Libraries Travel Scholarships. The ACRL Board of Directors has allocated $10,000 in fiscal year 2018 to offer travel...
ALSC now accepting applications for 2018 ALSC/Candlewick Press 'Light the Way' Grant
CHICAGO — The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) and the Library Service to Underserved Children and Their Caregivers Committee (LSUCTC) are now accepting online applications for the 2018 Light the Way: Library Outreach to the Underserved...
Deadline approaching for Carnegie-Whitney Award Applications for Guides to Library Resources
CHICAGO - The 91´«Ã½ Publishing Committee is offering a grant of up to $5,000 for the preparation of print or electronic reading lists, indexes or other guides to library resources that promote reading or the use of library resources...
Stipends available for public library health workshop with National Network of Libraries of Medicine
CHICAGO — Public library workers are invited to apply for a $500 stipend to attend "Stand Up for Health: Health and Wellness Services for Your Community," a preconference workshop held at the Public Library Association (PLA) 2018 Conference in...
2018 applications for the Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries now being accepted
CHICAGO — The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) and the Will and Ann Eisner Family Foundation are now accepting applications for the 2018 Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries, which recognize libraries for their role in the growth of graphic...
PLA now accepting nominations for 10 service awards and grants for 2018
CHICAGO – Through the generosity of sponsors, the Public Library Association (PLA) is offering 10 awards and grants designed to highlight the best in public library service and to honor those bringing innovation, creativity and dedication to public...
