Like many industries, libraries look to grant writing to secure additional funds to grow their existing collections and/or enhance programming.
The CMLE website lists a series of grants available throughout the year specifically for libraries. You can find important details about the terms and conditions of each grant along with a contact name in case you have additional questions. In the upper right corner, click on the button to suggest a grant or share your grant writing experiences with our members. Also, for those who are new to the grant writing field, Scholastic lists 10 tips for you to consider when writing your next grant. Click here to learn more.
Last summer, I crashed a computer by downloading what I thought was a label for a FedEx package that I had been impatiently waiting for. Instead, I uploaded a computer virus. Since then, I tend to be slow to open emails (and its contents), even when it appears to be sent from a valid contact/source. If you are like me, and are still uncertain about what is or is not safe in the world of email-check out the How-To-Geek’s (HTG) website. His article, ” Why You Can’t Get Infected Just By Opening an Email (and When You Can)” explains how the email process has changed over the years and provides a lists of email safety tips.
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