Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2024)

Description:

The Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (LB21) supports the training and professional development of library and archives professionals; developing faculty and information leaders; and recruiting, educating, and retaining the next generation of library and archives professionals in order to develop a diverse library and archival workforce and meet the information needs of their communities.

Eligible Entries:

State, local, or tribal government or be a private, nonprofit organization that has tax-exempt status under the Internal Revenue Code AND be a public library, public elementary and secondary school libraries, tribal libraries, college library.

Contact:

Erin Barsan
ebarsan@imls.gov

Archives and special collections
Audiovisual collections
Community archives
Digital collections
Digital preservation

Jill Connors-Joyner
jconnors-joyner@imls.gov

Diversifying the future library workforce
Early learning
Informal STEM learning and Making
School libraries
Young adult services

Sarah Fuller
sfuller@imls.gov

Community development
Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
Population-specific programs and services
Public health
Workforce development

Link To Opportunity:

https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=349007