Future Ready with the Library Cohort 3 Application Future Ready with the Library project funding is provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Through this project, the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) and the Association for Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL) will support library staff as they work with a community partner to develop college and career readiness services. 35 participants will be selected for cohort 3. The project FAQ is available<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/future-ready-library-faq> and includes information on the project, the application process, and project expectations for participants. Potential applicants should read this information in order to gain an understanding of the activities they will be invited to participate in if selected for cohort 3. An informational webinar for interested applicants is scheduled for May 1 at 7PM Eastern. You can register for the session<https://zoom.us/meeting/register/4302e703dfd0ba77cde7dc3c8da9331e> online. A pdf sample version of the application form<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/sites/ala.org.yalsa/files/content/frwtl/frwtl_cohort3_application.pdf> is available for review when developing your submission. If you have any questions about the application process or the project contact the Future Ready with the Library IMLS grant project manager, Linda W. Braun, lbraun@leonline.com<mailto:lbraun@leonline.com>. Application due date is May 15, 2018. Applicants will be informed by June 15 of the status of their application. Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 LancasterC5@michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Follow us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/libraryofmich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/> Our collective efforts can help make Michigan a Top 10 education state in 10 years! Here are the goals and strategies: http://mi.gov/top10in10/ [cid:image002.png@01D20444.B08921B0]