Category Archives: Grants to State Library Administrative Agencies

Library Helps Local Businesses

Posted on April 26, 2013 by mheintz

By Donna Olson Information Specialist, Howell Carnegie District Library Howell Carnegie District Library in Howell, Michigan, was typical of many public libraries, struggling from the poor economy before we decided to infiltrate our business community on the grassroots level. Like many … Continue reading →

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Piggy Bank Tales: Teaching Children how to Manage Money

Posted on April 24, 2013 by mheintz

By Linda Filkosky District Library Consultant, Altoona District Libraries Funding from the IMLS Grants to States program has given librarians in the Altoona District of Pennsylvania and throughout the state a great opportunity to use their personal connections with parents, grandparents, caregivers, … Continue reading →

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The Last Frontier

Posted on August 28, 2012 by koconnell

By Timothy Owens, IMLS Senior Program Officer Alaska. Denali. Glaciers. Moose. Salmon. Bears. Midnight sun. Endless wilderness. Largest state in the union. Libraries in communities with no roads to link them. Talk about rural and small libraries! Even Juneau, the … Continue reading →

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Eureka! Job Fair in Georgetown County, SC, a Big Success

Posted on August 15, 2012 by koconnell

By Dwight McInvaill Director of the Georgetown County Library of South Carolina Eureka moments are good ones, aren’t they? In a flash, an idea leaps a gap, becomes a reality, and helps to solve problems! Imagining and then hosting our … Continue reading →

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