Looking for a library automation grant

Hello,

I am the principaI of a K-5 school and desperately need to automate my library. We lost our librarian 1 1/2 years ago and have a volunteer running it now. We have no card catalog, either!

Does anyone know of grants for this type of undertaking?

Thank you for any information,

Gayle

541-573-7201

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Permalink Reply by Paula Rivera on February 21, 2010 at 7:46pm

Hello Gayle

Try this link: http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/rfp_search_results.jhtml

Even if it doesn't work for you now, you can sign up to have specific grant information sent to you. You may also the the Arts and Humanities Council.

Paula Rivera

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Permalink Reply by mrsming on February 24, 2010 at 6:26pm

I have this free (open source) software bookmarked for eventual use--I'm in the same boat and am looking at automating our library after we move to our new building. See http://biblioteq.sourceforge.net/index.html for info. There is also an online web-based system that libraries use--esp. for younger children. It looks as seen on this web site: http://www.lprlibrary.org:8000/kcweb/kcHome. The contact info is: http://www.library.com/tlc/pdf/kcwebbrochure.pdf.

Good luck! I'll be interested in seeing what you decide to do!
Donna