Document Type

White Paper

Publication Date

2011

Abstract

Summary of Work- -July1, 2011-December 31, 2011.The IMLS Strategic Plan, 2012 – 2016: Creating a Nation of Learners envisions a democratic society where communities and individuals thrive with broad public access to knowledge, cultural heritage and lifelong learning. The plan identifies the mission of IMLS to inspire libraries and museums to advance innovation, learning and civic engagement by providing leadership through research, policy development and grant-making

Comments

"The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarded the Georgia Public Library Service (GPLS) a 2009 Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program grant to fund the GPLS “Librarians Build Communities” program, which provides scholarships needed to prepare 45 students to be public librarians and provide them with expertise in community building. This grant helps GPLS strengthen community support for public libraries in Georgia, addresses Georgia’s shortage of librarians and provides a model for other states.” Kathleen de la Peña Mccook was visiting scholar for the project. "

Was this content written or created while at USF?

Yes

Citation / Publisher Attribution

Libraries Build Community: Valdosta State University, Georgia, 2009-2011, 48 p.

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