The Nebraska Library Commission (NLC) along with partners University of Nebraska—Lincoln, Nebraska Innovation Studio, Nebraska Extension, and Regional Library Systems, are excited about the Library Innovation Studios: Transforming Rural Communities project, which was recently awarded a National Leadership Grant of $530,732 by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The project will begin July 1, 2017 and conclude June 30, 2020.
The project uses Library Innovation Studios (makerspaces) hosted by libraries to support community engagement and participatory learning experiences by providing access to technological and innovative learning tools not readily accessible locally. This strengthening of the maker culture in rural areas is expected to stimulate creativity, innovation, and the exchange of ideas to facilitate entrepreneurship, skills development, and local economic development.
For more information, read your invitation to apply.
To apply for this exciting opportunity send in this application.
The deadline to apply is July 10, 2017.
If you have questions or need help, contact JoAnn McManus at joann.mcmanus@nebraska.gov or 1-800-307-2665. Denise can be reached at denise.cpls@gmail.com or 1-800-569-4961 or 402-705-1409.