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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Greetings!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">As a follow-up to the announcement Max forwarded (thank you!), you do not need to be a member of ARSL (Assoc. of Rural and Small Libraries) to
<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeA6AWuH_hIjuR_fGdVr0X4Uiw1nSolTlVhlPhaN4kUrZaG4A/viewform">
apply for this grant</a>. It’s also worth noting that his is a rolling grant application, with batches of applications going under review every 8 weeks beginning December 17, 2021. The first four submission windows and their corresponding award notification
deadlines are listed at <a href="https://www.arsl.org/prh-grant">https://www.arsl.org/prh-grant</a>. Applications will be submitted until all available grant funds are distributed.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">You can view a <a href="https://www.arsl.org/assets/docs/Penguin%20Random%20House%20Grant%20Application.pdf">
sample application</a> here (PDF).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Questions about the grant and/or application process can be sent to the ARSL office at
<a href="mailto:info@arsl.org">info@arsl.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">More information below!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Cheers,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Darci Hanning, MLIS (she/her/hers)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Public Library Consultant / CE Coordinator<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%">State Library of Oregon <b>|</b> Library Support and Development Services
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%">971-375-3491 <b>|</b> <a href="mailto:darci.hanning@slo.oregon.gov">
<span style="color:#0563C1">darci.hanning@slo.oregon.gov</span></a> <b>|</b> <a href="http://www.oregon.gov/library">
<span style="color:#0563C1">www.oregon.gov/library</span></a> <u><span style="color:#0563C1"><o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Follow @StateLibraryOR: <a href="http://fb.me/StateLibraryOR">
<span style="color:#0563C1">Facebook</span></a> <b>|</b> <a href="https://twitter.com/StateLibraryOR">
<span style="color:#0563C1">Twitter</span></a> <b>|</b> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/statelibraryor/">
<span style="color:#0563C1">Instagram</span></a> <b>|</b> <a href="https://pinterest.com/statelibraryor/">
<span style="color:#0563C1">Pinterest</span></a> <b>|</b> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0-kU8Gu0jS_YcnXg-b_TRA/featured">
<span style="color:#0563C1">YouTube</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Continuing Education Resources: </b><a href="https://libguides.osl.state.or.us/conted"><span style="color:#0563C1">https://libguides.osl.state.or.us/conted</span></a><span style="font-size:8.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Penguin Random House and<a href="https://www.arsl.org/"> The Association for Rural and Small Libraries</a> (ARSL) today announced a rolling grant program to recognize rural, small and tribal libraries that support underserved communities
in the U.S. and U.S. territories. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The program will award grants of up to $2,500 to libraries that demonstrate a true need. Grants are not limited to literacy and may be used for everything from library programming and books to resources like hotspots that help community
members access important information. In-<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">kind donations will also be considered. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Kate Laughlin, Executive Director, The Association for Rural & Small Libraries said, “Our nation’s small and rural libraries already faced so many challenges pre-pandemic. Those challenges have only become more urgent during the past year
and a half. ARSL cannot thank Penguin Random House enough for recognizing the essential place our libraries hold in our communities, and stepping up to show real, practical support.”
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<p class="MsoNormal">“The past couple years have been incredibly challenging for everyone, and we know rural areas have been especially hard-hit,” said Skip Dye, Senior Vice President of Sales Operations and Library Sales, Penguin Random House. “In these communities,
libraries have been lifelines in countless ways, from serving as trusted sources for reliable information to providing access to important services and resources. We are honored to partner with ARSL to help elevate their impact.” <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Penguin Random House and ARSL have worked together to ensure the application process is simple and straightforward to remove as many barriers to applying for a grant as possible. For the award application and more information about the
program, please visit the info page: <a href="https://www.arsl.org/prh-grant">https://www.arsl.org/prh-grant</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Please forward any questions about the application process to the ARSL office at
<a href="mailto:info@arsl.org">info@arsl.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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