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<p class="MsoNormal">United for Libraries is accepting applications for the <a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.org%2Funited%2Fgrants_awards%2Ffriends%2Fbakertaylor&data=02%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7C80c02738256f43f4b58208d6bc35839b%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C636903335358266337&sdata=utsJDAu%2F0viu8ZNuszvPFQcvOVLRC%2BHnYczr%2BsuVBB4%3D&reserved=0">
Baker & Taylor Awards</a>, given to Friends of the Library groups and library Foundations. Applications are due May 1, 2019.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Given annually since 2000, the Baker & Taylor Awards have recognized more than 50 groups for outstanding efforts to support their library. Two winning groups will each receive $1,000.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The awards will be given based on a specific project that took place or culminated during the 2018 calendar year. Applications are judged on planning, implementation, evaluation, innovation and community involvement.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Applicants must have a United for Libraries friends or foundation group membership valid through June 2019. Winners will be notified by June 3, 2019. Please contact United for Libraries to verify eligibility prior to preparing an entry.
The application form is available at <a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.org%2Funited%2Fgrants_awards%2Ffriends%2Fbakertaylor&data=02%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7C80c02738256f43f4b58208d6bc35839b%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C636903335358276345&sdata=8QI8e0ontL8sSMFMMldwvmmq8jL7NCvyrBMngN1WHko%3D&reserved=0">
www.ala.org/united/grants_awards/friends/bakertaylor</a>. Summaries of past award-winning projects can also be found on the website.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">United for Libraries <br>
The Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">A division of the American Library Association
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">312-280-2160</span><br>
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.org%2Funited&data=02%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7C80c02738256f43f4b58208d6bc35839b%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C636903335358286349&sdata=3m8C585sh37YJC%2F1NleLkiLTcrzG25uQ2fWhFnl4p%2Fo%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:blue">www.ala.org/united</span></a></span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The Library of Michigan provides membership in United for Libraries, a division of the American Library Association, to all Michigan public libraries. For access to members only resources, please contact the Library of Michigan at 517-335-1516.
This project is made possible with Library Service and Technology Act funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Shannon White<br>
Library of Michigan<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan">www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>517.335.1507<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Whites29@michigan.gov<o:p></o:p></p>
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