SEO sends us news on an interesting new study. From the article:
“The Institute of Museum and Library Services (America) is seeking proposals for a national research study on the future of librarians in the workforce.
The deadline for proposals is June 15, 2004. The maximum award is $1,000,000 for a two-year project beginning September 30, 2004 and ending September 30, 2006. IMLS anticipates making a single award for the project.
The study will include an analysis of current and projected U.S. library workforce data by state and region, by types of employers, and by functional specializations. It will also assess the likely demand and opportunities for librarians over the next decade, the skills that librarians will need, the capacity of graduate schools of library and information science to meet projected needs, and incentives for attracting highly-qualified individuals to the field. The final report will recommend strategies for the recruitment, education, and retention of future librarians.
The award will be made under the 2004 Librarians for the 21st Century program. Application guidelines and forms can be found on the IMLS Web site at www.imls.gov.”
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