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Grant Awards Announcement: FY 13 Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program

April 11, 2013 09:24 AM
The professional Development and education grants will help underserved communities, increase diversity among librarian recruits, and train in emerging fields of cloud computing and cybersecurity. Read More

 
IMLS Awards ALA Grant to Advance Library-Led Community Engagement

October 9, 2012 12:31 PM
The Promise of Libraries Transforming Communities partners ALA with the Harwood Institute for phase one planning. Read More

 
IMLS Award to the Public Library Association will Develop Online Digital Literacy Resource

September 14, 2012 08:48 AM
Lack of digital skills impacts the lives millions of Americans. This new resource will provide free high quality tools and training. Read More

 
Data Curation Profile Directory
Blog Post: Looking for Research Data Stories?

April 30, 2013 11:11 AM
Purdue University Libraries launched the Data Curation Profiles Directory, a new tool for library and information science professionals, archivists, IT professionals, and others working on data curation. Read More

 
Blog Post: Project ENABLE Launches Training Website to Better Serve Students with Disabilities

February 15, 2013 01:39 PM
Librarians and other educators can freely access high quality, comprehensive, train-the-trainer continuing education program. Read More

 
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Blog Post: A More Powerful School Library Catalogue

January 25, 2013 08:03 AM
The Digital Libraries to School Libraries (DL2SL) project launches its updated digital resource cataloging tool, Web2MARC. Read More

 
An ALFA fellow learns about digital Braille readers for people with visual disabilities.
June 2012: Accessible Libraries for All


Students seeking master’s degrees in library and information science at universities in Alabama and Michigan are undertaking a unique curriculum that embraces the idea of universal accessibility and service to special needs populations. Read More

 
Three members of the Project Compass team.
August 2011: National Librarian Training Program Supports Workforce Recovery Efforts


A grant to WebJunction and the State Library of North Carolina is helping libraries, nationwide, to meet increasing demands to connect customers with workforce resources. Read More

 
A librarian and three students use a computer in a school library.
April 2011: Research Explores How School Librarians Use Digital Content for STEM Learning


Studies suggest that Interactive resources like models, videos, images, data sets and manipulatives, many of which are freely available to school libraries as open content through the web are important for learning science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) concepts. Florida State University, School of Library & Information Studies is using an IMLS grant to explore how school librarians can make it easier for students and their teachers to use digital content to support STEM learning. Read More

 
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2014 Guide to Funding Programs and Opportunities


This four-page overview of IMLS funding programs provides succinct information on the agency's grant and award programs, as well as agency initiatives and priorities. Read More