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Library Group Launches Accessibility Grant Program 

Associations Now

The American Library Association’s $7 million fund is designed to support libraries in small and rural communities. The American Library Association has adapted one of its long-running programs to support accessibility needs at small-town and rural libraries. Among the recipients are a library in Bessemer, Penn.,

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Executive Connections: Are You Mission Critical?

Executive Connections

Your library or information center must be viewed as mission critical. I reminded our members that libraries and information centers must demonstrate their contributions to their organization’s bottom line if they expect continued funding. Share your experience with library closings by commenting here.

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3 Takaways Common Core & Associations

SCD Group

Both factors, having a 500-book library or having university-educated parents, propel a child 3.2 For years, educators have thought the strongest predictor of attaining high levels of education was having parents who were highly educated. years further in education, on average.

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