Sponsored by Scholastic Library Publishing and administered by the ALA Public Awareness Committee, this $3000 grant supports a single library’s public outreach efforts during National Library Week. National Library Week 2010 will be celebrated April 11-17. The 2010 theme is Communities thrive @ your library.
The application deadline is October 16, 2009. Proposals must use the theme; include “@ your library®” in accordance with the official trademark policy; involve at least one other type of library and/or community organization; take place as part of National Library Week; be submitted electronically; include clear objectives, a realistic budget and a timeline; specify a coordinator; and describe a method of evaluation.
For more information and the complete guidelines, visit the 2010 National Library Week Grant page of the ALA Web Site, under ALA Public Information Office. Questions may be directed to Megan McFarlane (mmcfarlane@ala.org), 800/545-2433, ext. 2148.
The winner will be notified and announced during the 2010 ALA Midwinter Meeting in Boston.