Grants
¾«¶«´«Ã½Grants
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Each year, ¾«¶«´«Ã½and its member units award a variety of grants to provide funding or material support for current and future activities. Grants support the planning and implementation of programs, aid in the preparation of a dissertation or other publications, and promote research in library and information sciences.
Historic ¾«¶«´«Ã½Grants
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¾«¶«´«Ã½has a long history of providing grants to support libraries and library-related initiatives across the United States. Although these Historic ¾«¶«´«Ã½Grants are no longer offered, they have played a crucial role in shaping the landscape of libraries in America, fostering innovation, promoting literacy, and ensuring access to information for all members of society.
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Latest ¾«¶«´«Ã½Grant News
ALSC supports 2024 Bound to Stay Bound, Melcher Scholarships
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The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) has awarded a total of 6 students the Bound to Stay Bound and Melcher Scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year.
¾«¶«´«Ã½announces 2024-2025 Spectrum Scholars
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The ¾«¶«´«Ã½'s (ALA) Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services awarded 2023 Spectrum Scholarships to 70 exceptional students pursuing graduate degrees in library and information studies.
¾«¶«´«Ã½awards $10,000 grants to 16 libraries serving incarcerated persons or assisting those re-entering society to build capacity
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The ¾«¶«´«Ã½ (ALA) today announced $10,000 Building Library Capacity Grants to 16 libraries across the country serving incarcerated persons or assisting those re-entering society.
James Patterson gives bonuses to library workers & booksellers in celebration of his latest book
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In celebration of the release of his latest nonfiction title, "The Secret Lives of Booksellers & Librarians" world’s bestselling author James Patterson is honoring select American Bookseller Association and ¾«¶«´«Ã½ members with bonuses.