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RELEASE
September 18, 2007
IMLS Press
Contacts
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Jeannine Mjoseth, jmjoseth@imls.gov
Mamie Bittner, mbittner@imls.gov
IMLS Calls for Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Grant
Applications
Application
Deadline: December 17, 2007
Washington, DC—The
Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) invites
libraries, archives, and library agencies, associations,
and consortia to apply for the Laura Bush 21st Century
Librarian grant program.
The program supports efforts to recruit
and educate the next generation of librarians, as well
as the faculty who will prepare them for careers in library
science. It also supports grants for research related
to library education and staffing needs; curriculum development;
early career development programs for tenure-track library
and information science faculty; and continuing education
and training for current librarians and their staff. Guidelines
are available
on the IMLS Web site (PDF, 436 KB). The application
deadline is December 17, 2007.
“More than ever, the field of librarianship
is attracting individuals who are interested in leading
edge technology, creativity in educational programming,
and a life of public service,” said Anne-Imelda
M. Radice, Ph.D., Director of IMLS. “This program
allows the next generation of librarians to fully engage
in the future while holding onto the field’s time-honored
values.”
Applications, guidelines, and examples
of successful proposals can be found on
the agency’s Web site. All applications must
be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. Instructions
for completing and submitting applications through Grants.gov
are in the guidelines and on the IMLS Web site. Contact
Senior Program Officer Stephanie Clark at sclark@imls.gov
or Program Specialist Karmen Bisher at kbisher@imls.gov
with questions or for more information.
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