Limeul Eubanks, MFA
Library Media
Mississippi Department of Education
Central High School
P. O. Box 771, Suite 313
Jackson, MS 39205-0771
Ph: 601-359-2586

 Welcome to MDE's Library Media web page. This site is designed to provide links to instructional resources and current information pertaining to School Library Media.

The 2002 Mississippi School Library Media Guide has been revised to establish uniformity of policies and procedures for school library media centers in Mississippi.  The guide has been developed by library media professionals who maintain that the educational integrity of a school is strengthened by the quality of services provided by the library media center.  As students prepare themselves to live in the complex technological world of the 21st century, information literacy should be at the very heart of the learning experience.  The library media specialist plays a crucial role in preparing teachers and students to use the vast technological resources, while at the same time preserving traditional programs that encourage a love of reading and the enjoyment of mixed media.  Although the guide is not a mandatory document that must be adopted by all Mississippi school districts, it has been written in line with the American School Library Association (ASLA) National Standards.
 

According to Ms. Keys:

        "It is more a testament to God and His blessings as well as the people He has placed in my life and I accept this
          award for all of those other nameless faceless school librarians out there who work just as hard as I do and whose
          voices have not been heard yet."

For more information about the award, please go to the MLA website: www.misslib.org

Ms. Keys has other reasons to be excited as well.  Linda Howard of Howard Industries has agreed to purchase over $2,000.00 worth of reference books for the South Jones High School Library.  The purchased materials include the 2005 set of World Book Encyclopedias, World Book Encyclopedia of People and Places, along with Developing Research Skills with People and Places, World Book Myths and Legends Series, and a two-year subscription to Political Research: Taylor's Encyclopedia of Government Officials: Federal and State.  The purpose of purchasing these items is to help students become more information-literate as well as use their critical thinking skills as they complete class assignments.  All of the collaboratively-planned activities and projects tie into several Humanities, Social Studies, Mythology, English, and Library and Research Skills classes that are taught at the school.

Additionally, Ms. Chenae Hilburn, Library Media Specialist, Ellisville Public Library, recently spoke to the South Jones High School students about services offered at the public library.

The Laura Bush Foundation for America's Libraries
Grants (up to $5,000) will help school libraries buy books to expand book collection.

www.laurabushfoundation.com
Laurabushfoundation@cfncr.org
202-955-5890

American Association of School Librarians (AASL) Collaborative School Library Media Award
Awards (up to $2, 500) for collaboration between teachers and library media specialists in using Information Power.
www.ala.org

American Library Association (ALA) International Opportunities and Funding Sources for Librarians

FastWeb
Free searchable database service that provides a customized list of over 3,000 financial aid sources.
www.fastweb.com/

Foundation Grants for Individuals on CD-ROM
CD-ROM resource for individual grantseekers as well as for financial aid offices and funding libraries.  Version 2.01 covers 4,200 foundations and public charities that support education, research, arts, general welfare, and more.
http://fdncenter.org/marketplace/catalog/product_directory.jhtml?id=prod10019

Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Over 250,000 entrants in grades 7-12 take part in the opportunity to receive over a million dollars in scholarships.  For more information, please call The Alliance for Young Artists and Writers, Inc., at 212-343-6892.
www.scholastic.com/artandwriting

Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) I Love Animals Writing Contest
Contest details will be available online in February.
http://www.rif.org/readingplanet/

American Association of University Women (AAUW) Career Development Grants
Support women who hold a bachelor's degree and are preparing to advance their careers, change careers, or re-enter the workforce.  Special consideration is given to AUW members, women of color, and women pursuing their advanced degree or credentials in nontraditional fields.  Grants provide support for course work beyond a bachelor's degree.  Funds are available for distance learning.  Award amounts range from $2,000 - $8,000.
www.aauw.org/fga/fellowships_grants/career_development.cfm

American Indian Library Association Library School Scholarship
Provides a scholarship award for American Indian/Alaskan Native students who are enrolled in, or have been accepted to and will enroll in a master's degree program in an American Library Association accredited library school.  The scholarship is designed to encourage the entry of qualified American Indians and Alaskan Natives into the library profession.  One scholarship of $500 will be awarded each school year.
Deadline: April 1 each year
www.nativeculture.com/lisamitten/aila.html

Beaumont Foundation of America (BFA)
Awards 15 laptop wireless bundles, targeting schools that have over 50% free and reduced lunch students and access to technology before, during, and after school hours.
Deadline: October of each year
www.bmtfoundation.com/bfa/us/public/
866-546-2667
409-838-1812

We the People Bookshelf, National Endowment for the Humanities
Awards 15 classic books for various age clusters, along with bookmarks and posters (this year's theme: "freedom").
www.neh.gov

No Child Left Behind (NCLB): Improving Literacy Through School Libraries (LSL) Grant Program
One component of the U.S.D.E.'s commitment to dramatically improve student achievement by focusing on available resources, including those of school library media centers, to ensure that no child is left behind.  Grants are available to local school districts (local educational agencies) in which 20% or more families have incomes below the poverty line.  Individual schools may not apply; private schools are ineligible.
www.ed.gov/offices/OESE/LSL/
202-401-3751

National Board of Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) Library Media Standards and Standards for National Certification
Reflects 10 standards and are organized around three areas: what library media specialists know, what library media specialists do, and how library media specialists grow.
www.nbpts.org/standards/stdsoverviews.cfm

Institute for Library and Information Literacy Education
National grants for research projects enhancing collaboration between school library media specialists and teachers.  Funding for this project is provided by the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
www.imls.gov/applicants/applicants.shtm

First Book National Book Bank
First centralized system enabling publishers to donate large quantities of books to the non-profit sector for distribution to children from low-income families participating in community-based programs nationwide.
http://bookbank.firstbook.org/nbb/get/nbbhome.asp

Funding and Grant Resources for Libraries and Librarians
www.libraryhq.com/funding.html

Library and Technical Service Grants Available from the U.S. Government
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
12.46.245.173/cfda/cfda.html

Libri Foundation
Nationwide, non-profit organization which donates new, quality, hardcover children's books to small, rural public libraries in the U.S. through its Books for Children program.  In order to encourage and reward local support of libraries, the Libri Foundation will match any amount of money raised by a library's local sponsor from $50 to $350 on a two-to-one ratio.  Thus, a library can receive up to $1,050 worth of new, quality, hardcover children's books.  Applications are accepted from independent libraries as well as libraries which are part of a country, regional, or cooperative library system.  A library system may also apply if all the libraries in the system meet these requirements.  A school library may apply only if it also serves as the public library (i.e., it is open to the general public and during the summer).
www.librifoundation.org

Lisa Libraries
Donates new children's books and small libraries to organizations that work with kids in poor and underserved areas.  Some of the libraries established have been at day-care centers, prison visiting areas for children of incarcerated parents, and after-school programs.  The Lisa Libraries supplements underfilled shelves as well as provides books to many children who may never have owned a book before.
www.lisalibraries.org/frames.html

National Book Scholarship Fund
Literacy programs have an opportunity to obtain books and materials to improve the services they provide.  Grant applications are now being accepted for the National Book Scholarship Fund (NBSF), sponsored by ProLiteracy Worldwide.
www.nbsf.org/

Mississippi Department of Education List of General Grants and Funding Sources
www.mde.k12.ms.us/resources2.htm#Grants

Melinda and Bill Gates Foundation
Grants enable libraries to enhance their connectivity.
www.gatesfoundation.org/Libraries/Grants/default.htm

Schools and Library Corporation
The Schools and Libraries Division (SLD) of the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) provides affordable access to telecommunications services for all eligible schools and libraries in the United States.
www.sl.universalservice.org/
888-203-8100

Starbucks Foundation Literacy Grants
Opportunity grants of up to $10,000 each, are made to larger local projects that involve Starbucks' resources and stores, employees or customers.  Organizations may apply for only one type of grant/year.  Applications for mini-grants program are accepted at any time and are reviewed on a regular basis.  Applications are available from Starbucks stores, district managers, and the foundation.
www.starbucks.com/aboutus/foundation.asp
206-447-7950

Dollar General Community Grants
Focuses on youth literacy initiatives for the simple, but important reason that literacy is the foundation upon which all education and professional successes are built.  Eligible applicants are nonproft/charitable organizations engaged in literacy or basic education programs that are located in and providing services within Dollar General's 27 state operating territory.

Deadline:	September 5, 2006
	December 5, 2006

www.dollargeneral.com/community/communityinvestments.aspx

Nestle Very Best in Youth
Honors up to 30 people who have made reading a priority and in the process have made tangible contributions to the quality of life in their communities.  Applicants should have strong background in citizenship, school, community involvement, and reading.  The young people, selected from nominations from RIF coordinators, hundreds of volunteers, parents and teachers, will be featured in a special publication and honored at a ceremony.  Nestlé will also donate $1,000 in the name of each winner to the charity of his/her choice.  Each youth nominated will receive a Certificate of Appreciation.
Deadline: November 1 of each year
www.rif.org/what/eventscontests/verybestinyouth/