2002 Texas Book Festival Grant letters and applications are being mailed
THIS WEEK to all legally established public libraries recognized by the
Texas State Library & Archives Commission. Libraries that have not received
their packets by the second week in January should contact Michele Lamb at
512-463-5477 or [EMAIL PROTECTED] for a second copy. Completed
applications must be postmarked no later than January 28, 2002.
Preference will be given to successful applicants who have not already
received Texas Book Festival Awards. A listing of past award winners may be
viewed at www.Austin360.com/local/partners/texasbookfestival/allawards.html.
The Texas Book Festival was created "to conduct an annual book festival to
celebrate words, reading, and published works." The first five
festivals-held in 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, and 2000-raised over $1,000,000
for Texas public libraries, and early indications are that the 2001 event
has again raised a significant amount.
The general purpose of the awards as defined by the First Lady is "to put a
book in the middle of the family circle." Accordingly, the Texas Book
Festival funds are to be used to enrich the reading and cultural resources
of Texas communities through their public libraries. The 2001 funds, to be
awarded in the spring of 2002, are to be used for books and materials that
reinforce the written word. Funds may be used to purchase juvenile or adult
materials, including fiction and nonfiction.
Libraries with only one location may apply for a maximum award of $2,500.
Libraries with more than one location or multi-branch libraries may apply
for no more than four awards. The total amount requested by these multi-site
libraries should not exceed $10,000. Each application document may request
a maximum of $2,500. Since each application will be reviewed separately,
libraries with numerous locations may be successful on some requests, but
not others.
Example: one application package might include requests for
funds for a main library and 3 branches at $2,500 each (4 separate
applications would be submitted).
Three (3) copies of each application should be mailed to the Texas Library
Association postmarked no later than January 28, 2002. No faxed or e-mailed
applications will be accepted. Questions may be directed to System
Coordinators or to TLA Director of Communications, Gloria Meraz
(1-800-580-2852 or 512-328-1518).
Mail three copies to: Texas Book Festival Awards
Texas Library Association
3355 Bee Cave Road, Suite 401
Austin, TX 78746-6763
Recipients of Texas Book Festival Awards will be recognized on Thursday,
April 25, 2002 during the second general session of the Texas Library
Association Annual Conference in Dallas. Winners of awards will be notified
prior to the date so they can make arrangements to attend the conference, if
they desire to be present.
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Belinda Boon
Manager, Continuing Education and Consulting
Texas State Library & Archives Commission
P. O. Box 12927
Austin, TX 78711
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
512-463-6627
512-463-8800 FAX
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