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-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dawn Vogler Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 9:50 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [slm] IMLS Grants Funded!! This is great news! I know many of you are waiting to hear about the grant TSLAC is partnering on with TWU that will fund up to 30 Master's degrees via a special online program geared towards those working in small libraries. It appears it was funded, but I have no details at this point. So, please be patient. More details will follow as soon as I get them. Here is the official press release: The following is a text-only press release from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). An HTML version of this release can be read on the agency's Web site at www.imls.gov/news/2007/061907.shtm. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 19, 2007 Press Contacts 202-653-4632 Jeannine Mjoseth, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mamie Bittner, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services Awards Almost $28 Million in Librarian Recruitment and Education Grants Washington, DC--On June 19, the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services announced grants of almost $28 million under the 2007 Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program. 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. "We all recognize that the services we receive are first and foremost driven by people. Well-equipped and educated librarians and pre-professionals are at the heart of effective library services," said Anne-Imelda Radice, Ph.D., IMLS Director. "The grants awarded through the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian program sharpen the skills of today's library staff and train the next generation of library professionals and faculty." Forty-three awards will go to universities, libraries, and library organizations across the country today to recruit and educate librarians. The grants will benefit 29 doctoral, 689 master's, 1439 continuing education, and 150 pre-professional students. For a list of recipients, see www.imls.gov/news/2007/061907_list.shtm. Since 2002 when First Lady Laura Bush announced the President's support of a multi-million dollar initiative to recruit new librarians, the Institute has funded 2913 master's degree students, 178 doctoral students, 1166 pre-professional students, and 5629 continuing education students. The program is designed to address the shortage of school library media specialists, library school faculty, and librarians working in underserved communities, and to prepare for an anticipated shortage of library leaders, many of whom are expected to retire in the next 20 years. 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. Dawn Vogler Library Management Consultant Texas State Library & Archives Commission PO Box 12927 Austin, TX 78711-2927 (512) 936-4449 phone (512) 463-8800 fax _______________________________________________ slm mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.tsl.state.tx.us/mailman/listinfo/slm
