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Applications Invited for Scholastic Library Publishing National Library Week Grant: 10/16/09 |
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The Scholastic Library Publishing National Library Week grant will award $3,000 to a single U.S. library for the best public awareness campaign during National Library Week 2010. All types of libraries and library organizations are welcome to apply.
This year's grant focuses on the National Library Week theme, "Communities thrive @ your library®." All proposals must use this theme.
Funds are to be used to support the winner's National Library Week promotional activities as outlined in the application and cannot be used for capital expenses, such as books or equipment.
Background
The Scholastic Library Publishing National Library Week Grant is an annual $3,000 award open to U.S. libraries of all types. It is sponsored by Scholastic Library Publishing and administered by the ALA Public Awareness Committee to support a single library's public outreach efforts during National Library Week (April 11-17, 2010).
The Campaign for America's Libraries, ALA's public awareness
Guidelines
Failure to address these items will result in disqualification. Proposals must:
1.Use the "Communities thrive @ your library®" theme.
2.Use the @ your library® brand in accordance with the official trademark policy in all final promotional materials (See the "Download logos" section of www.ala.org/@yourlibrary for the official trademark policy).
Examples of not using the brand correctly are:
-@ your HOMETOWN USA library (inserting words into phrase)
-@ your SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER (inserting words into phrase)
Note: Libraries are not required to use the ® symbol in their proposals. However, the winning library will be expected to use the trademarked logo on all final promotional materials. The winning library is also expected to use @ your library in the registered trademarked font/color in all final materials.
3.Involve at least one other type of library and/or community organization. Community organizations should include groups outside of the library; internal library groups like Friends groups can be listed as program partners but applications should also include non-library groups.
4.Be directly tied to National Library Week but need not be limited to one week.
5. All applications must be completed electronically. Any application not submitted electronically will not be accepted.
6. All field with a red asterisk must be completed, or the application will not be accepted.
7.Have clearly stated objectives, a realistic budget and a timeline.
8.Specify a coordinator responsible for implementation.
9.Describe a method of evaluation.
Other items to keep in mind:
• Applicants are encouraged to proofread their applications before submission.
• Applications will be judged on their success in meeting the specified guidelines and not on the volume of content. Appendices and other attachments should be included only as the library finds that they enhance the quality of the application.
Deadline: October 16, 2009. For more information and details please visit their web site.
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