Great Books Giveaway Competition

 
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    CFDA#

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    Funder Type

    Federal Government

    IT Classification

    B - Readily funds technology as part of an award

    Authority

    Young Adult Library Services Association

    Summary

    Each year the YALSA office receives newly published books, videos, CD's and audiocassettes, materials that have been targeted primarily towards young adults. Publishers and producers submit copies for selection committees to review and nominate. After the ALA Midwinter Meeting (when committees select their annual lists), these materials need to be removed from the YALSA office to make room for the next year's publications.
       
    The YALSA Board of Directors believes many libraries that serve young adults would benefit by receiving this collection of materials. Applicants must demonstrate the following:
    • Why the collection is needed in their community.
    • Why the collection is needed in their institution.
    • How acquiring the collection will help them better serve the youth of their community.
    • That the library's commitment to intellectual freedom and equity of access for young adults is supported by an up-to-date, board-approved collection development policy which is based upon the guidelines in the Intellectual Freedom Manual (ALA, 1996) and/or Censorship and Selection: Issues and Answers for Schools by Henry Reichman (ALA, 2001).
     

    History of Funding

    Previous winners can be seen at http://www.ala.org/yalsa/awardsandgrants/yalsasgreatbook.

    Additional Information

    Each application will be judged on the basis of:
    • The degree of need in the community. (20 points)
    • The degree of need of the school, public library, or institution where the library is located. (20 points)
    • The degree of improvement of service to young adults in the community. (20 points).
    • The degree of clarity and effectiveness of the statement of need. (20 points)
    • An estimate of the age of the nonfiction collection. (10 points)
    • The currency and completeness of the institution's board approved collection development policy, including the materials selection policy, with procedures for handling challenges. (10 points)
    Applicants must agree to accept all the materials received at the YALSA office, with the understanding that this collection is material targeted primarily for young adults, ages 12-18.

    Contacts

    YALSA Contact

    YALSA Contact

    ,
    800-545-2433

    Nichole O'Connor

    Nichole O'Connor
    50 East Huron Street
    Chicago, IL 60611
    (800) 545-2433
     

  • Eligibility Details

    Eligible applicants are library systems, private schools, public school district or institutions. Applicants must be personal or organizational members of YALSA. Previous winners are not eligible.

    Deadline Details

    Applications are to be submitted by December 1, annually.

    Award Details

    YALSA will provide one year's worth of review materials as a contribution to up to three libraries in need through this application process. Shipping and handling charges are the responsibility of the institution selected to receive the Great Book Giveaway collection. For purposes of estimating shipping costs, winning collections have weighed as much as 2,000 lbs. and included as many as 75 cartons. Shipping ranges from $800 - $1200.

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