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Want to participate?

OCLC is partnering with libraries and library systems in parts of Georgia and Iowa to launch the community-based public awareness campaign. OCLC is also accepting Interest Forms from individual libraries and library systems in other parts of the U.S. interested in participating in the program. OCLC will select six to 12 libraries or library systems based on a variety of criteria, including local need for increased library support, library funding structure, available resources, and readiness and commitment to implement an awareness campaign.

Participants will receive modest financial assistance from OCLC, support from an OCLC field manager, and select materials and survey tools to manage the campaign over a minimum period of six months. Only libraries and library systems with no expected library ballot initiative, such as a local government funding levy or referendum, between June 2009 and June 2010 can be considered.

OCLC will review candidates using the following basic criteria. Candidates should be willing to:

  • Provide modest funds and project staff to manage the awareness campaign
  • Implement the program in their community for a minimum of six months
  • Measure the impact with assistance and tools from the field manager and OCLC
  • Share findings and experiences with OCLC and the library community following completion of the awareness campaign.

Interested participants should complete the Interest Form no later than June 5, 2009. Expect to hear from OCLC by the end of June.

OCLC will review submissions and may contact the library for further review to inform final selection. OCLC will announce the final selection in July.