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<H2 dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=004142416-29102009><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT
size=3>Applications are now being accepted for the 2009-2010 <EM>We the
People</EM> "A More Perfect Union" Bookshelf, a collaborative grant project of
the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Library
Association. For more information, and to download applications visit
their website at: </FONT><A
href="http://publicprograms.ala.org/bookshelf/index.php"><FONT
size=3>http://publicprograms.ala.org/bookshelf/index.php</FONT></A></FONT></SPAN></H2>
<P dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=004142416-29102009><FONT color=#0000ff>Here
are few key pieces of information I pulled from their website:</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<LI><SPAN class=004142416-29102009><FONT color=#0000ff>A total of 4,000 public
and school (K-12) libraries will be selected to receive the "A More Perfect
Union" Bookshelf. Awards will be announced in April 2010.</FONT></SPAN></LI>
<LI><SPAN class=004142416-29102009><FONT color=#0000ff>Successful applicants
will receive a set of classic hardcover books for young readers, all related
to the "A More Perfect Union" theme. The set includes sixteen books in English
appropriate for reading levels from kindergarten through twelfth grade.
Applicants may choose to receive some of these books in <STRONG>Spanish
translation</STRONG>. </FONT></SPAN></LI>
<LI><SPAN class=004142416-29102009><FONT color=#0000ff>All public libraries
and school libraries (K-12) in the United States and its territories are
eligible to apply. Libraries with collections that circulate to the general
public and offer reading-based programs for the general public are also
eligible to apply. Libraries may also collaborate with other (non-library)
organizations, such as museums, historical societies, civic groups, home
schools, or home school consortia, to develop and deliver programs; however,
the Bookshelves must be housed in the libraries to which they are
awarded.</FONT></SPAN></LI>
<LI><FONT color=#0000ff>In return for receiving a Bookshelf, libraries are
required to organize programs that introduce the books and the "A More Perfect
Union" theme to the library's students, young patrons, or intergenerational
audiences. Programs should take place between May 1, 2010, and April 30,
2011.</FONT></LI>
<LI><FONT color=#0000ff>Libraries will also receive supplementary materials
for programming, including bookplates, bookmarks, and posters.
</FONT></LI></UL></DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV align=center>Katie Anderson, Library Development Services</DIV>
<DIV align=center>* Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book
Coordinator *</DIV>
<DIV align=center>Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301</DIV>
<DIV align=center><A
href="mailto:katie.anderson@state.or.us">katie.anderson@state.or.us</A>,
503-378-2528</DIV>
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