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Join us on October 2nd at 8:00 PM ET for a conversation with Dr. Wayne A. Wiegand about his new book, In Silence or Indifference: Racism and Jim Crow Segregated Public School Libraries. 

When the Supreme Court handed down its Brown v. Board of Education decision in 1954, it affected thousands of public school libraries and tens of thousands of school librarians and students. Despite this wide-ranging impact, the library professional community was largely silent about the ruling and remained so for many years. Join EveryLibrary Executive Director, John Chrastka, for an EveryLibrary Live conversation with Dr. Wayne Wiegand about his new book, In Silence or Indifference: Racism and Jim Crow Segregated Public School Libraries, to explore the history of systemic racism embedded within public school libraries between 1954 and 1974.

Wiegand’s groundbreaking work uncovers the racist practices inflicted on Black school librarians, the students they served, and the collections they curated during the Jim Crow era. In Silence or Indifference provides a compelling critique of how the library profession has historically avoided confronting this troubling legacy. Wiegand’s research urges us to reflect on this critical part of our history as America celebrates the 70th Anniversary of Brown.

About Wayne Wiegand:

Dr. Wayne A. Wiegand is the F. William Summers Professor of Library and Information Studies Emeritus at Florida State University and is often referred to as “the Dean of American library historians.” His extensive scholarship includes Irrepressible Reformer: A Biography of Melvil Dewey, Part of Our Lives: A People’s History of the American Public Library, and American Public School Librarianship: A History.

Register today and be part of this important dialogue.

How can we leverage funding from small grants to secure larger capacity-building grants, ultimately leading to sustainable, long-term permanent funding for projects to maximize your library's role as a health resource for your community?

Join us October 08, 2024 at 2:00pm ET for a webinar designed for libraries focused on creating more livable, inclusive, and engaging community health spaces. Discover how to effectively leverage funding from small grants to secure larger capacity-building grants that pave the way for sustainable, long-term permanent funding. Learn about the small stepping-stone grants known to fund libraries, which can serve as your catalyst to support everything from digital inclusion to healthy aging.

What do you want your library and broader community to look like, and how can grant support help you get there? We will work through creating and articulating a vision for a livable community, understanding the integral steps to bring this vision to fruition with grant support. 

This webinar will cover the specifics of preparing a compelling grant application, including timing and essential considerations to enhance your chances of success.

Thinking long term, we will explore a variety of grantmakers suited to scaling up your efforts after receiving small-scale grant funding, with strategies for transitioning from modest grants to more substantial capacity-building funding. Grant support is the stepping stone, not the final destination. We will cover how to secure permanent funding and establish vital conversations with future funding partners, including how permanent funders should be brought to the table early in the process.

This session will include a discussion with participants of what would make it easier and more accessible for libraries to apply for grants.

Panel:

• Noah Lenstra of Let's Move in Libraries will lead a visioning exercise, empowering you with strategies to define and achieve your community health in all policies goals.
• John Chrastka, EveryLibrary Executive Director, will address the importance of foresight in securing long-term, sustainable funding and the strategic approaches to consider.
• Emily Pfotenhauer will share expertise on funding models and offer advice on interpreting Letters of Intent (LOI) and Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFO).
• Martha McGehee will provide tips for navigating Grants.gov, equipping you with the tools to navigate federal grant opportunities.

Register now to save your spot. Registrants will receive a recording of the event as well. 

Tuesday, October 8th at 1:00 PM Central Time/ 2:00 PM Eastern Time