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Children and the 2020 Census

December 20, 2019 By Compendium News Staff In Children's Services, Data, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

Young children (ages 0-5) are considered “hard-to-count” because the Census Bureau finds them challenging to interview, locate or contact! Cultural and linguistic barriers only compound this issue.  Libraries across the United States are responding in innovative ways. In Phoenix,...

Library Trustees and the 2020 Census

December 5, 2019 By Compendium News Staff In Data, Resources of Interest, rural, Rural and Small Libraries

Library Trustees and the 2020 Census Trustees can play a key role in the 2020 Census by serving as Library Trustee Champions.  Trustees are fiscally responsible for their library and naturally concerned with an accurate Census Count.  As key community leaders, this is an opportunity...

Resources and Tips for an Accurate Census Count

November 22, 2019 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Accessibility, Data, Immigration, Resources of Interest, rural, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

Over $100 million federal dollars go to libraries each year, with distribution to states based on population.  The Census results will affect at least $1 Billion of library funding over the next decade.  Access this ALA report or go directly to the Counting for Dollars site. What...

Library Census Equity Fund Mini-grants

November 4, 2019 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

The American Library Association (ALA) is now accepting applications for Library Census Equity Fund mini-grants. Applications are due Nov. 22.   ALA will provide 25 libraries with $2,000 mini-grants to bolster their service to hard-to-count communities and help achieve a complete...

FREE ALA Webinar: Libraries and the 2020 Census

February 13, 2019 By Compendium News Staff In Data, Resources of Interest, rural, Rural and Small Libraries

February 27, 2019 — Libraries and the 2020 Census: 3:00 PM EST – 4:00 PM EST  State and local governments are organizing for the upcoming 2020 Census.  Hear from librarians who have been involved with Complete Count efforts.   Learn more and Register here  ...