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<p class="MsoNormal">I wanted to pass along this opportunity for a Rural Library Fellowship, similar to the
<a href="http://www.ala.org/tools/librariestransform/libraries-transforming-communities/focusgrants">
one ARSL is offering</a>, although this fellowship is sharply <a href="https://hechingerreport.org/facing-declines-in-reading-proficiency-rural-libraries-step-in/">
focused on raising 3<sup>rd</sup> grade reading outcomes in rural communities.</a> It is coordinated through Berea College and funded by an IMLS grant. For this project, the definition of “rural” is pretty loose – if you think you are in a rural location and
want to apply, please do so. The application is open now through March 1<sup>st</sup>. There are office hours available if you’d like to ask questions, see below. For those of you who pivoted last summer to backpack programs, summer lunch site outreach,
etc, this may be a really good opportunity to delve deeper! <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Wendy Johnston <johnstonw@berea.edu> <br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, February 1, 2021 2:03 PM<br>
<b>Cc:</b> Katie Basham <bashamk@berea.edu><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Rural Library Fellowship Information<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Dear Fellow Librarians, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Partners for Education at Berea College is excited to invite you to apply for the
</span><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Rural Library Fellowship</span></b><span style="color:black">. The application, along with information about the application process, can be found
</span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color:windowtext"><a href="https://www.berea.edu/pfe/rural-library-fellowship/">here</a></span></span><span style="color:black">. <b>The deadline to apply is March 1, 2021</b>. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">If you have any questions relating to the application process, please do not hesitate to contact me. Additionally, we’ll be holding
<i>Virtual Office Hours</i> on February 5 and 19, for those who have questions or may need additional assistance. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black">Virtual Office Hours: Drop-In When You Can </span></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Friday, February 5: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00-4:00 PM (ET) <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Friday, February 19: 9:00 am-12:00 pm and 1:00-4:00 pm (ET) <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Our team is excited to review your applications and learn more about the rural libraries and communities you represent. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Bahnschrift",sans-serif;color:black">Wendy D. Johnston, MLIS </span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#201F1E">Program Manager, Rural Impact</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#201F1E"> </span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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