Call for Participation - Rural Library Network @RuralED

A new national Rural Library Network is growing https://bit.ly/3p4jP9L and individuals working in rural public libraries with an interest in improving 3rd-grade reading outcomes for children in disadvantaged rural areas are encouraged to apply for a Rural Library Fellowship in there area: http://bit.ly/2NwfcHN

The national Network and Fellowships are supported by Berea College, Save the Children-US, and an IMLS grant. We want to make sure all small and rural libraries know about this capacity-building opportunity.

From the site: 

The Rural Library Network is a cradle to career initiative that provides participants the opportunity to grow knowledge via online webinars and training in core principles of place-based work. It also offers a forum to grow relationships and connect with practitioners working in libraries across America’s rural communities. Membership in the network is free.

Our monthly webinars, called Conversations for Action, enable members to learn best practices from experts in place based approaches to community change. Each webinar is recorded and made available on this site (see below).

Network members are also eligible to apply to join our Rural Library Fellowship. We are seeking individuals working in rural public libraries who are interested in increasing third-grade reading outcomes. The fellowship offers:

• Professional development to support increasing reading outcomes
• Connection with a peer learning community
• A stipend to offset time, materials or other costs associated with participation
• Full cost scholarship for travel expenses to attend any in-person leadership development opportunities
• A $5,000 award from Save the Children to implement strategies for increasing grade level reading

For more information, contact Program Manager for Rural Impact Wendy Johnston at johnstonw@berea.edu.