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FROM: Anne Cain, CountyLibrarian , se''H: ` ;z Costa
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DATE: December 19, 2006
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SUBJECT: AUTHORIZE and APPROVE the Contra Costa County Librarian to Apply for and
Accept Funding from the Public Library Association, Grow Your Own @ your
Library Institutional Scholarship
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION (S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATION
AUTHORIZE and APPROVE the Contra Costa County Librarian to apply for and accept $8,000.00 from the Public
Library Association, Grow Your Own @ Your Library Institutional Scholarship for the period February 2007 through April
15, 2009. (All Districts)
FINANCIAL IMPACT
No matching funds are required.
BACKGROUND
Description of Service
The Grow Your Own @ Your Library Institutional Scholarship grant will provide nine public libraries in the United States,
one award each in nine categories based on service population size, with a lump sum of$8,000.00 to provide financial
assistance for library staff who are working towards their professional library degree. $6,500.00 of the award is to be used
directly for the costs of tuition for employees attending an ALA-accredited library school. $1,500.00 is to be used to
support attendance for one or more of the scholarship recipients at a Public Library Association continuing education event.
More about the Public Library Association
The Public Library Association mission is to enhance the development and effectiveness of public library staff and public
library services.
Founded in 1944, the Public Library Association (PLA) the oldest and largest library association in the world with more
than 11,000 members. PLA's core purpose is to strengthen public libraries and their contribution to the communities they
serve. PLA is a member-driven organization that exists to provide a diverse program of communication, publication,
advocacy, continuing education, and programming for its members and others interested in the advancement of public
library service. (www.PLA.org)
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: ❑ YES SIGNATURE:
[�'RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR ❑ RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
['APPROVE ❑ OTHER
SIGNATURE(S):
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VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
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ABSENT:_ABSTIAN: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
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Contact: Anne Cain,County Librarian JOHN CULLEN,CLERK OF T4 BOARD OF
(925)646-6423 SUPERVIS S AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
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