PLA sponsors Emerging Leaders Heather Novotny and Heather Thompson
CHICAGO – The Public Library Association (PLA) is pleased to sponsor Heather Novotny and Heather Thompson as its representatives for the 2017 ALA Emerging Leaders program.
View ArticleALSC now accepting applications for 2017 Bookapalooza Program
CHICAGO — The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) and the Grants Administration Committee are now accepting online applications for the 2017 Bookapalooza Program. This program offers...
View ArticleApplications sought for 2017 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...
View ArticleJesse H. Shera Awards now accepting submissions
CHICAGO — The Library Research Round Table (LRRT) of the American Library Association is inviting submissions for two awards named for Jesse H. Shera. The deadline for submissions is Jan. 31, 2017.
View ArticleJustin Winsor Library History Essay Award now accepting submissions for 2017...
CHICAGO — The American Library Association's Office for Research and Statistics is now accepting applications for Justin Winsor Library History Essay Award, an award recognizing the best essay written...
View ArticleLoleta D. Fyan Grant now accepting proposals for 2017 award
CHICAGO — The American Library Association's Office for Research and Statistics is now accepting applications for the Loleta D. Fyan Grant, a grant for up to $5,000 for the improvement of public...
View ArticleCarroll Preston Baber Research Grant now accepting proposals for 2017 award
CHICAGO — The American Library Association’s Office for Research and Statistics is accepting applications from innovative researchers for the annual Carroll Preston Baber Research Grant. The $3,000...
View ArticleGale Cengage Learning Financial Development Award
CHICAGO — The American Library Association is accepting applications through Feb. 3, 2017 for the Gale Cengage Learning Financial Development Award.
View ArticleALSC provides $60k in Strengthening Communities Through Libraries grants to...
CHICAGO — The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) is pleased to announce the recipients of the Strengthening Communities Through Libraries minigrants. These grants are made possible by a...
View ArticleAngela Reynolds receives 2017 Bechtel Fellowship
CHICAGO — The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) and the Special Collections and Bechtel Fellowship Committee have awarded the 2017 Louise Seaman Bechtel Fellowship to Angela Reynolds.
View ArticleTwenty-eight public librarians chosen to attend PLA Leadership Academy
CHICAGO – Following the review of 130 applications, members of the Public Library Association (PLA) Leadership Development Committee chose 28 exceptional PLA Leadership Fellows to attend the upcoming...
View ArticlePublic libraries invited to apply for the NASA@ My Library STEM initiative
Public libraries are invited to apply for NASA@ My Library, a STEM education initiative that will increase and enhance STEM learning opportunities for library patrons throughout the nation, including...
View ArticleALSC names 2017 Notable Children's Books
CHICAGO — The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), has selected its 2017 list of Notable Children’s Books. The list of titles...
View ArticleK-8 school libraries invited to apply for ALA's 2017 Sara Jaffarian Award
CHICAGO — School libraries are invited to apply for a $5,000 award recognizing outstanding humanities programming in kindergarten through eighth grade, the American Library Association (ALA) Public...
View ArticleJohn Dewees awarded Jan Merrill-Oldham Professional Development Grant
CHICAGO—The 2017 Jan Merrill-Oldham Professional Development Grant has been awarded to John Dewees, library associate at The Ohio State University Libraries, in Columbus, Ohio.
View ArticlePLA awards recognize 12 individuals and public libraries representing excellence
CHICAGO — The Public Library Association (PLA) has announced the winners of 12 awards honoring the best in public library service, innovation and outreach in 2017.
View Article2017 American Dream libraries announced
CHICAGO — The American Library Association (ALA) Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services is pleased to announce the recipients of the fifth round of the American Dream Literacy Initiative...
View ArticleNevada County (California) Community Library awarded 2017 Baker & Taylor...
CHICAGO — The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) has awarded the 2017 Baker & Taylor Summer Reading Program Grant to the Nevada County Public Library, Nevada City, California.
View ArticleALA seeks proposals for 2017-2018 Diversity Research Grants through April 15
The American Library Association (ALA) Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services seeks proposals for the Diversity Research Grant program. Applications may address any diversity-related...
View ArticleBradley J. Kuykendall, winner of Global Financial Data Academic Business...
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