FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE
January 10, 2007
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Kevin O'Connell, koconnell@imls.gov
Mamie Bittner, mbittner@imls.gov
IMLS Calls for 2007 Native American Library Basic Grant
Applications
Application
Deadline: March 15, 2007
Washington, DC--The Institute
of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is accepting applications
for the 2007 Native American Library Services Basic Grants.
The previously published deadline of March 1, 2007 has
been moved to March 15, 2007.
Native American Library Services Basic Grants
are available to support existing library operations and
to maintain core library services. Applicants may choose
to apply for the Education/Assessment Option in conjunction
with the Basic Grant. This option provides funding for
staff participation in library-related continuing education
courses, training workshops, and conferences; or for the
hiring of a consultant for an onsite professional library
assessment.
The grants are designed to help Native American
libraries overcome many of the challenges they face and
improve services to their communities. The Institute encourages
libraries to use technology to bring information to people
in new and interesting ways. At the same time, these grants
support a range of traditional library services to ensure
that users have access to all the kinds of information
they need and want. Grant funds may be used to improve
services to underserved communities and to persons who
have difficulty using a library. They may also be used
to establish or enhance electronic linkages with other
libraries and service organizations, to promote the use
of electronic networks, and to encourage the sharing of
resources within and among communities. In 2006, the Institute
made Basic Grants to 232 American Indian tribes and Alaska
Native villages.
Applicants may apply on paper or online
through Grants.gov. More information, including guidelines
and the application, can be found at www.imls.gov/applicants/grants/nativeAmerican.shtm.
Awards will be announced in June 2007.
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