IMLS Boosts Open Source ILS Project for Large Public Libraries

News  |  www.libraryjournal.com | Oct 12, 2009

The grant effort is being spearheaded by the King County Library System (KCLS), Issaquah, WA, and initially will rely both on the library's own experience migrating to the open source Evergreen ILS—an effort already in-progress—and on KCLS's financial investment in that ILS.

http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6701493.html?nid=4638

The Elsevier Foundation

The program for Innovative Libraries in Developing Countries helps libraries enhance the quality of life in developing countries by improving their ability put scientific, technical and medical information to work for those who need it.

http://www.elsevierfoundation.org/

Literacy Focus for Library Grants

News  |  www.schoollibraryjournal.com | Jul 24, 2009

Libraries with a focus on family literacy now have three $10,000 grants to help them keep their programs flourishing.

http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6672530.html?nid=3252

ALA | AASL Collaborative School Library Media Award

Information Power: Building Partnerships for Learning through joint planning of a program, unit or event in support of the curriculum and using media center resources.

http://www.ala.org/ala/aasl/aaslawards/collaborativeslm/aaslcollaborative.cfm

Ocean County Library Receives Grants for Bilingual Storytelling

News  |  www.criticasmagazine.com | Oct 15, 2005

One of the most pressing challenges for public libraries is to improve service to the growing number of Hispanic patrons while facing chronically low budgets or hefty budget cuts.

http://www.criticasmagazine.com/article/CA6274997.html

Ten libraries receive gaming and literacy grants

News  |  lisnews.org | Apr 29, 2009

ALA announced the winners of the $5,000 gaming grants. Drumroll please....Anderson Public Library, Anderson, Ind.Brewster Ladies Library, Brewster,

http://lisnews.org/ten_libraries_receive_gaming_and_literacy_grants

Rhodarian » Blog Archive » Library Grants

If you want to find out about grant funding for libraries, Library Grants blog is a good source of information on the latest grants out there for your consideration. For instance: MYHOMETOWNHELPER.COM Grants Deadline: each month by the last day of the month, through May 31, 2007.

http://www.olis.ri.gov/rhodarian/?p=281

New Project Profile: Students Win When Tennessee Museums and Schools Partner

Web  |  www.imls.gov

The Institute of Museum and Library Services is a grant-making federal agency supporting museums and libraries of all types.

http://www.imls.gov/profiles/Jul08.shtm

PLA Blog » Blog Archive » Arthur TV Series Grants for Public Libraries - Deadline December 18

This came to my attention very recently through the ALA Public Programs listserv. The deadline for application submission is very tight (December 18, 2006), but it seems like it would be worth the hustle and trouble for interested libraries. All bold emphasis mine.

http://plablog.org/2006/12/arthur-tv-series-grants-for-public-libraries-deadline-december-18.html

Library of Congress Gets Digitization Grant

News  |  www.publishersweekly.com | Feb 5, 2007

The Library of Congress has received a $2-million grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to digitize public domain works.

http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6413319.html