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A comprehensive book that covers the full spectrum of the grant process, Librarian's Handbook for Seeking, Writing, and Managing GrantS≪/i> is designed to provide all the information necessary for librarians and educators to become effective members of grant-development and management teams. Written in an easy-to-understand, succinct format, it will be invaluable even for those with little or no background knowledge and regardless of the size or type of library or information center.
Recognizing that grants are developed through a sequential process, the volume focuses on the fundamental components of grant planning, grant writing, and grant management. Readers will learn to identify potential federal and state funding sources, organize and manage the proposal development process, do research, and establish and encourage participation on local development teams. They will also learn about specific aspects of grant management, such as budget and finance monitoring; hiring; research compliance and policies; sub-agreements and partnership forms; and reporting requirements.
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Learn the dynamics of the grant-seeking process, including proposal writing and grant management, for public, school, and academic librarians.
A comprehensive book that covers the full spectrum of the grant process, Librarian's Handbook for Seeking, Writing, and Managing Grants is designed to provide all the information necessary for librarians and educators to become effective members of grant-development and management teams. Written in an easy-to-understand, succinct format, it will be invaluable even for those with little or no background knowledge and regardless of the size or type of library or information center.
Recognizing that grants are developed through a sequential process, the volume focuses on the fundamental components of grant planning, grant writing, and grant management. Readers will learn to identify potential federal and state funding sources, organize and manage the proposal development process, do research, and establish and encourage participation on local development teams. They will also learn about specific aspects of grant management, such as budget and finance monitoring; hiring; research compliance and policies; sub-agreements and partnership forms; and reporting requirements.
Synopsis
Learn the dynamics of the grant-seeking process, including proposal writing and grant management, for public, school, and academic librarians.
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• A bibliography
• A glossary
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As times get tougher, grants become increasingly important to librarians seeking to maintain and expand facilities, programs, and resources. Unfortunately, tough times also mean tighter money and more hands reaching for the grants that do exist. Fortunately, there are things that can be done to enhance your institution's chances of getting the funds it needs.
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• Provides the only grant-management handbook designed specifically for the library community
• Discusses all of the elements of the grant-writing process, including planning, project design, project narrative, project personnel, budget development, project evaluation, and supplementary materials
• Explains specific aspects of the grant-management process, including accounting, budget, and finance monitoring; hiring, payroll, and human resources; travel rates and forms; purchasing; research compliance and policies; sub-agreements and partnership forms; and reporting requirements
• Offers an overview of funding opportunities of interest to the library community