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Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 19BCC000012 to Recognize Durham County Library Grant Revenue: “Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) 2018-2019 YALSA Symposium Scholarship”
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Date of BOCC Meeting: September 11, 2018
Request For Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to recognize $1,400 in grant revenue from the State Library of North Carolina. The grant is a scholarship for Desiree Peterson, Teen Librarian at North Regional Library, to attend the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) Symposium.
The scholarship will reimburse up to $1,400 for these allowable costs: conference registration (no preconference or add-ons), hotel room for up to three nights during the dates of November 2-5, 2018 (depending on awardees preferred travel dates), airfare, and grounds transportation.
This scholarship is supported by grant funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the federal Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the State Library of North Carolina, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
Alignment With Strategic Plan: This aligns with Strategic Goal 5: Accountable, Efficient, and Visionary Government, Customer Engagement and Responsiveness.
Resource Persons: Desiree Peterson, Teen Librarian at North Regional Library, and Annie Mountcastle, Durham County Library Grant Writer.
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 19BCC000012 to recognize $1,400 in grant revenue from the State Library of North Carolina. The grant is a scholarship for Desiree Peterson, Teen Librarian at North Regional Library, to attend the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) Symposium.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________