IMLS Grant
Information About The IMLS Grant
Institute of Museum and
Library Services
Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program
Library Leadership Development Institute
Grow our Own Area Librarians (GOAL) Program
The Library Leadership Development Institute and the Grow our Own Area Librarians (GOAL) Program in the 9 county Trans-Pecos area of Texas was partially funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program. The intent of the project is to increase the number of qualified librarians in the Trans-Pecos area.
Types of GOAL Program participants
Librarian in Training Program: Sixty different individuals per year will agree to complete 150 hours of hands-on volunteer training in a library close to them. Each participant will receive a $1,000 scholarship payable at $500 for the first 75 hours volunteered and $500 for the second 75 hours. A participant may receive more than one scholarship but must reapply each time. Since some participants will drop out and new ones will be selected, it is anticipated that the program will reach a total of 100 different participants during the 3 year period. Participants may be students, library workers, teachers, or other area residents who show an interest in and aptitude for a future career in Library and Information Science (LIS). Bilingual English/Spanish is not required but is preferred.
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College Bound Librarian Program: Fifteen different individuals per year will agree to complete university courses leading toward a Library and Information Science (LIS) degree. Of these, 3 participants enrolled full-time will receive $2,500 scholarships per semester and 12 part-time participants will receive up to a $1,000 tuition and book scholarship per semester. A participant may receive more than one scholarship but must reapply each time. Since some participants will drop out and new ones will be selected, it is anticipated that the program will reach a total of 25 different participants during the 3 year period. Coursework may be on-campus, distance education, or other approved forms. Undergraduate participants must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA and Masters Degree candidates must meet their departmental GPA requirements. Participants must also agree to serve for 3 years in the LIS field in the Trans-Pecos area after graduation or pay back one-half the funds they received through this grant. Participants are encouraged but not required to volunteer time in a nearby library. Bilingual English/Spanish is not required but is preferred.
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Grant Concept & Abstract:
Concept
The Library Leadership Development Institute and the Grow our Own Area Librarians (GOAL) Program in the 9 county Trans-Pecos area of Texas was partially funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through their Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program. The intent of the project is to increase the number of qualified librarians in the Trans-Pecos area.
Partners
The El Paso Public Library Association, Inc. is the grant applicant. It serves as fiscal agent and administers the grant. The El Paso Area Libraries Consortium, Inc. (EPAL) conducts the project and People Skills, Inc. provides training.
For a participant form and for more information, call the Grant Office at:
IMLS Grant Office
812 N. Virginia St., Suite A, El Paso, TX 79902
Ruben Castenada, Project Director
915-532-5588
Fax 915-532-5599
imlsgrant@yahoo.com
www.your-epal.org