Inland Empire LEADS

The Laura Bush 21^st Century Librarian Program

The University of California, Riverside University Libraries, in partnership with ten libraries in the Inland Empire and the UCLA Department of Information Studies, received a $974,259 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Laura Bush 21^st Century Librarian Program. The program supports projects that “encourage careers in librarianship…ensuring that the profession is prepared to meet the challenges of the 21st century." Our award provides fellowships, internships, and professional development support for up to 25 library employees from partner, affiliate, and regional libraries, as well as graduate students and graduating seniors from partner, affiliate, and regional institutions, to pursue an ALA-accredited graduate program in library and information studies.

December 14, 2012 
10 a.m. - Noon
Paul A. Biane Library, Victoria Gardens
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The Rancho Cucamonga Library is hosting a session on programming and services to children and their families:

-Learn how the library adapted to the needs of its community and  
 transitioned to family programming
-Discover tips and tricks for successful events, ways to partner with
  schools, conductuct special holiday offerings, and sample the
  library's unique Cultural Arts Nights
-Discover tips and a step-by-step guide on how to plan and present a
  storytime

 Lunch and an IE LEADS Celebration
will take place from 
Noon until 3 p.m. 
Victoria Gardens Cultural Center 
(located in the same building as the library)