Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services Awards Almost $28 Million in Librarian Recruitment and Education Grants
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.
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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.
Source: IMLS
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