United for Libraries (The Division of ALA the focuses on Library Trustees and Friends groups) is now accepting applications for Baker & Taylor Awards for Friends groups and Foundations. The awards recognize Friends groups and library Foundations for outstanding efforts to support their library. Two winning groups will receive $1,000 each. Awards are given for a specific project culminating in the year prior to application. This year's awards will be for projects that occurred or culminated during the 2016 calendar year. To obtain additional information on these awards, as well as the many other grant and awar opportunities offered by United for Libraries, please visit. http://www.ala.org/united/grants_awards/friends PLEASE NOTE - You will need to login to United for Libraries as a member. The Library of Michigan has ppurchased a membership for every public library in Michigan. To obtain the login credentials for United for Libraries, please contact myself: membielac@michigan.gov<mailto:membielac@michigan.gov> (517)335-8132 Or the Library of Michigan Statewide Library Services at 517-373-1580. Of course, if there are any questions regarding United for Libraries, or any other Public Library Issue, please don't hesitate to contact us! Thanks! Clare Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library of Michigan MembielaC@michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov> 517-335-8132 The research and resources above is for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. [cte-horiz-michigan] [cte month resized for signature] <http://www.acteonline.org/ctemonth> Visit www.acteonline.org/ctemonth <http://www.acteonline.org/ctemonth> for more information on Career and Technical Education February is Career and Technical Education Month in Michigan.
