Director’s will get together to discuss advocacy in order to prepare for the NYLA Lobby Day on Tuesday March 10th 2009.
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Public Library Innovation Grant
Public libraries can play a dynamic role in communities.  However, many libraries across the country are struggling to take on a larger role in meeting their community’s needs and require increased support from their city or county administrator.Â
ICMA Public Library Innovation Grants, made possible through a partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, are available to local governments that develop innovative ways to actively engage their public libraries in meeting specific community goals.Continue reading
Every Child Ready to Read Survey
Your library may be contacted to fill out a survey.
Dr. Susan Neuman will begin contacting public libraries via email requesting survey participation. If your library is contacted, please take the time to fill out the survey in a timely fashion. Your feedback on Every Child Ready to Read is vital to the development of recommendations for next steps for the ECRR initiative.
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