Vital
Statistics:
Number of applications received:
90
Number of awards made: 31
Total amount awarded: $20.3 million
Total recipient match: $12.9 million
Program Statement
The multifaceted grant program supports tuition
assistance, curriculum development, service expectations,
job placement, recruitment of non-traditional library
students, and support for doctoral candidates to teach
library science and research.
First Lady Laura Bush announced the President’s
multimillion dollar support of an initiative to help bolster
the library profession in 2002. Since then, IMLS has helped
fund the education of 3,220 master’s degree students,
186 doctoral students, 1,256 pre-professional students,
and 26,186 continuing education students.
Quote:
"Since the program began in 2003,
the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program has awarded
more than $100 million to recruit and train the next generation
of librarians. Whether working in public schools, colleges,
or local public libraries, librarians are essential contributors
toward student and community success.".
- Dr. Anne-Imelda M. Radice,
Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services
About the Institute
of Museum and Library Services
The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary
source of federal support for the nation’s 122,000
libraries and 17,500 museums. The Institute's mission
is to create strong libraries and museums that connect
people to information and ideas. The Institute works at
the national level and in coordination with state and
local organizations to sustain heritage, culture, and
knowledge; enhance learning and innovation; and support
professional development. To learn more about the Institute,
please visit www.imls.gov. |
