Summer Reading, June - August 2010

Librarians for Diverse Communities Grant Program

A grant to the Serra Cooperative Library System, serving San Diego and Imperial Counties, in collaboration with the School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) at San Jose State University.

The program, Preparing Librarians to Serve Diverse Communities Along our Nation's Border, will address the challenges of recruiting and educating a new generation of librarians who will serve California's two counties bordering Mexico.

Laura Bush 21st Century
Librarian Program

• Press Release (PDF)
• Program Abstract
• Requirements & How to Apply:
  First read the "Guidelines and Instructions" to determine your eligibility. Then download the Application and Letter of Recommendation files, fill-in, and submit via mail, email, or fax as directed.
  • Guidelines & Instructions (PDF)
  • Application (Word Document)
    (right-click and save to download)
  • Letter of Recomendation (Word Document)
    (right-click and save to download)
  • Tips for a strong application (Acrobat Document)
    (right-click and save to download)
• ALA-accredited MLIS programs
• Serra Librarians Invited To Serve As Mentors
• Meet the Fall 2009 Grant Recipients
• Mileage Form (Excel File)
• Reimbursement Form (Excel File)

Project Director: Vera Skop, System Coordinator, Serra Cooperative Library System, vskop@serralib.org.