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LaTasha Denard

Thu, Feb 6, 2025 7:02 PM

Greetings Colleagues,

It is with great excitement and enthusiasm that we share that the HBCU Library Alliance received a $1,000,000 John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundationhttp://www.macfound.org/ grant to support our innovative program, "Empowering HBCU Libraries with Civil Rights Preservation, Digital Innovation, and Transformative Professional Development." This funding will enable us to enhance the capabilities of HBCUs in preserving civil rights history and promoting digital literacy.

This initiative aims to empower HBCU libraries to serve as vital resources for their communities by focusing on three key areas:

The Student Protest Archives Oral History and Digitization Project will document, preserve, and digitize student-led protests that have impacted HBCUs. Projects at 10-20 HBCUs will capture firsthand accounts of civil rights activism, social justice movements, and campus protests, contributing to the rich legacy of these institutions.
The Lifting as We Climb Fellowship Program will assist ten paraprofessionals at HBCUs in earning master's degrees in library and information sciences. By providing financial support and mentorship, the project aims to cultivate leadership potential among individuals who provide essential library services but need more formal qualifications, thereby increasing diversity within the library profession.
The On-Demand Leadership Curriculum will be a tailored initiative for HBCU librarians, accessible via hbculibraries.orghttps://hbculibraries.org/. This program will offer flexible and high-quality leadership training to address the diverse needs of library professionals across HBCUs.

More information is attached and additional information is forthcoming. As a friendly reminder, institutions in good standing can participate in these programs. With this funding, we are excited to advance the mission of the HBCU Library Alliance: transform and strengthen our membership by developing leaders, preserving collections, and planning for the future.
Sandra
Sandra Phoenix
Executive Director at HBCU Library Alliancehttp://hbculibraries.org/
Office: (678) 210-5801 ext. 101
Mobile: (404) 702-5854
600 Westridge Parkway, Suite 714, PMB 1100
McDonough, GA 30253
Web: hbculibraries.orghttp://hbculibraries.org/
Email: sphoenix@hbculibraries.org mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org
Seek justice, honor the ancestors, honor the children and those yet to come.
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Greetings Colleagues, It is with great excitement and enthusiasm that we share that the HBCU Library Alliance received a $1,000,000 John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation<http://www.macfound.org/> grant to support our innovative program, "Empowering HBCU Libraries with Civil Rights Preservation, Digital Innovation, and Transformative Professional Development." This funding will enable us to enhance the capabilities of HBCUs in preserving civil rights history and promoting digital literacy. This initiative aims to empower HBCU libraries to serve as vital resources for their communities by focusing on three key areas: * The Student Protest Archives Oral History and Digitization Project will document, preserve, and digitize student-led protests that have impacted HBCUs. Projects at 10-20 HBCUs will capture firsthand accounts of civil rights activism, social justice movements, and campus protests, contributing to the rich legacy of these institutions. * The Lifting as We Climb Fellowship Program will assist ten paraprofessionals at HBCUs in earning master's degrees in library and information sciences. By providing financial support and mentorship, the project aims to cultivate leadership potential among individuals who provide essential library services but need more formal qualifications, thereby increasing diversity within the library profession. * The On-Demand Leadership Curriculum will be a tailored initiative for HBCU librarians, accessible via hbculibraries.org<https://hbculibraries.org/>. This program will offer flexible and high-quality leadership training to address the diverse needs of library professionals across HBCUs. More information is attached and additional information is forthcoming. As a friendly reminder, institutions in good standing can participate in these programs. With this funding, we are excited to advance the mission of the HBCU Library Alliance: transform and strengthen our membership by developing leaders, preserving collections, and planning for the future. Sandra Sandra Phoenix Executive Director at HBCU Library Alliance<http://hbculibraries.org/> Office: (678) 210-5801 ext. 101 Mobile: (404) 702-5854 600 Westridge Parkway, Suite 714, PMB 1100 McDonough, GA 30253 Web: hbculibraries.org<http://hbculibraries.org/> Email: sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org> Seek justice, honor the ancestors, honor the children and those yet to come. [cid:image006.gif@01DB76FA.57933B90]<https://www.facebook.com/hbculibraryalliance1/> [cid:image007.gif@01DB76FA.57933B90] <https://twitter.com/HBCULibAlliance> [cid:image004.png@01DB76F7.49C3CCD0] <https://www.instagram.com/hbculibraryalliance/> [cid:image008.gif@01DB76FA.57933B90] <https://hbculibraryalliance.wordpress.com/>

VC

Vicki Coleman

Thu, Feb 6, 2025 7:20 PM

Outstanding! Huge congratulations to all involved.

Vicki

Vicki Coleman
Dean of Library Services
North Carolina A&T State University
F.D. Bluford Library
1601 East Market Street
Greensboro, NC 27411

Email: vcoleman@ncat.edu mailto:vcoleman@ncat.edu
Office: 336-285-4151
Fax: 336-334-7011

From: LaTasha Denard ldenard@hbculibraries.org
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Greetings Colleagues,

It is with great excitement and enthusiasm that we share that the HBCU Library Alliance received a $1,000,000 John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundationhttp://www.macfound.org/ grant to support our innovative program, "Empowering HBCU Libraries with Civil Rights Preservation, Digital Innovation, and Transformative Professional Development." This funding will enable us to enhance the capabilities of HBCUs in preserving civil rights history and promoting digital literacy.

This initiative aims to empower HBCU libraries to serve as vital resources for their communities by focusing on three key areas:

The Student Protest Archives Oral History and Digitization Project will document, preserve, and digitize student-led protests that have impacted HBCUs. Projects at 10-20 HBCUs will capture firsthand accounts of civil rights activism, social justice movements, and campus protests, contributing to the rich legacy of these institutions.
The Lifting as We Climb Fellowship Program will assist ten paraprofessionals at HBCUs in earning master's degrees in library and information sciences. By providing financial support and mentorship, the project aims to cultivate leadership potential among individuals who provide essential library services but need more formal qualifications, thereby increasing diversity within the library profession.
The On-Demand Leadership Curriculum will be a tailored initiative for HBCU librarians, accessible via hbculibraries.orghttps://hbculibraries.org/. This program will offer flexible and high-quality leadership training to address the diverse needs of library professionals across HBCUs.

More information is attached and additional information is forthcoming. As a friendly reminder, institutions in good standing can participate in these programs. With this funding, we are excited to advance the mission of the HBCU Library Alliance: transform and strengthen our membership by developing leaders, preserving collections, and planning for the future.
Sandra
Sandra Phoenix
Executive Director at HBCU Library Alliancehttp://hbculibraries.org/
Office: (678) 210-5801 ext. 101
Mobile: (404) 702-5854
600 Westridge Parkway, Suite 714, PMB 1100
McDonough, GA 30253
Web: hbculibraries.orghttp://hbculibraries.org/
Email: sphoenix@hbculibraries.org mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org
Seek justice, honor the ancestors, honor the children and those yet to come.
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Outstanding! Huge congratulations to all involved. Vicki Vicki Coleman Dean of Library Services North Carolina A&T State University F.D. Bluford Library 1601 East Market Street Greensboro, NC 27411 Email: vcoleman@ncat.edu<mailto:vcoleman@ncat.edu> Office: 336-285-4151 Fax: 336-334-7011 From: LaTasha Denard <ldenard@hbculibraries.org> Sent: Thursday, February 6, 2025 2:02 PM To: hbcu-libadmin@lists.hbculibraries.org; hbcu-lib@lists.hbculibraries.org Subject: The HBCU Library Alliance Receives $1,000,000 John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Grant to Transform Leadership and Preserve History USE CAUTION. This message is from outside of N.C. A&T. ________________________________ Greetings Colleagues, It is with great excitement and enthusiasm that we share that the HBCU Library Alliance received a $1,000,000 John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation<http://www.macfound.org/> grant to support our innovative program, "Empowering HBCU Libraries with Civil Rights Preservation, Digital Innovation, and Transformative Professional Development." This funding will enable us to enhance the capabilities of HBCUs in preserving civil rights history and promoting digital literacy. This initiative aims to empower HBCU libraries to serve as vital resources for their communities by focusing on three key areas: * The Student Protest Archives Oral History and Digitization Project will document, preserve, and digitize student-led protests that have impacted HBCUs. Projects at 10-20 HBCUs will capture firsthand accounts of civil rights activism, social justice movements, and campus protests, contributing to the rich legacy of these institutions. * The Lifting as We Climb Fellowship Program will assist ten paraprofessionals at HBCUs in earning master's degrees in library and information sciences. By providing financial support and mentorship, the project aims to cultivate leadership potential among individuals who provide essential library services but need more formal qualifications, thereby increasing diversity within the library profession. * The On-Demand Leadership Curriculum will be a tailored initiative for HBCU librarians, accessible via hbculibraries.org<https://hbculibraries.org/>. This program will offer flexible and high-quality leadership training to address the diverse needs of library professionals across HBCUs. More information is attached and additional information is forthcoming. As a friendly reminder, institutions in good standing can participate in these programs. With this funding, we are excited to advance the mission of the HBCU Library Alliance: transform and strengthen our membership by developing leaders, preserving collections, and planning for the future. Sandra Sandra Phoenix Executive Director at HBCU Library Alliance<http://hbculibraries.org/> Office: (678) 210-5801 ext. 101 Mobile: (404) 702-5854 600 Westridge Parkway, Suite 714, PMB 1100 McDonough, GA 30253 Web: hbculibraries.org<http://hbculibraries.org/> Email: sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org> Seek justice, honor the ancestors, honor the children and those yet to come. [cid:image001.gif@01DB78A2.46297A00]<https://www.facebook.com/hbculibraryalliance1/> [cid:image002.gif@01DB78A2.46297A00] <https://twitter.com/HBCULibAlliance> [cid:image003.png@01DB78A2.46297A00] <https://www.instagram.com/hbculibraryalliance/> [cid:image004.gif@01DB78A2.46297A00] <https://hbculibraryalliance.wordpress.com/> ------- NOTICE: This e-mail correspondence is subject to Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. --------

JL

Johnson, Laura

Thu, Feb 6, 2025 7:26 PM

Great! Congratulations!

Laura A. Johnson, B.A., M.L.S., C.A.S.
Director of Library Services
Andrew Carnegie Library
W. J. Walls Heritage Hall
Livingstone College
701 W. Monroe Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
ljohnson@livingstone.edu mailto:ljohnson@livingstone.edu
704-216-6029 - office
704-533-0317 - cell

From: LaTasha Denard ldenard@hbculibraries.org
Sent: Thursday, February 6, 2025 2:02 PM
To: hbcu-libadmin@lists.hbculibraries.org; hbcu-lib@lists.hbculibraries.org
Subject: The HBCU Library Alliance Receives $1,000,000 John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Grant to Transform Leadership and Preserve History

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Greetings Colleagues,

It is with great excitement and enthusiasm that we share that the HBCU Library Alliance received a $1,000,000 John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundationhttp://www.macfound.org/ grant to support our innovative program, "Empowering HBCU Libraries with Civil Rights Preservation, Digital Innovation, and Transformative Professional Development." This funding will enable us to enhance the capabilities of HBCUs in preserving civil rights history and promoting digital literacy.

This initiative aims to empower HBCU libraries to serve as vital resources for their communities by focusing on three key areas:

The Student Protest Archives Oral History and Digitization Project will document, preserve, and digitize student-led protests that have impacted HBCUs. Projects at 10-20 HBCUs will capture firsthand accounts of civil rights activism, social justice movements, and campus protests, contributing to the rich legacy of these institutions.
The Lifting as We Climb Fellowship Program will assist ten paraprofessionals at HBCUs in earning master's degrees in library and information sciences. By providing financial support and mentorship, the project aims to cultivate leadership potential among individuals who provide essential library services but need more formal qualifications, thereby increasing diversity within the library profession.
The On-Demand Leadership Curriculum will be a tailored initiative for HBCU librarians, accessible via hbculibraries.orghttps://hbculibraries.org/. This program will offer flexible and high-quality leadership training to address the diverse needs of library professionals across HBCUs.

More information is attached and additional information is forthcoming. As a friendly reminder, institutions in good standing can participate in these programs. With this funding, we are excited to advance the mission of the HBCU Library Alliance: transform and strengthen our membership by developing leaders, preserving collections, and planning for the future.
Sandra
Sandra Phoenix
Executive Director at HBCU Library Alliancehttp://hbculibraries.org/
Office: (678) 210-5801 ext. 101
Mobile: (404) 702-5854
600 Westridge Parkway, Suite 714, PMB 1100
McDonough, GA 30253
Web: hbculibraries.orghttp://hbculibraries.org/
Email: sphoenix@hbculibraries.org mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org
Seek justice, honor the ancestors, honor the children and those yet to come.
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Great! Congratulations! Laura A. Johnson, B.A., M.L.S., C.A.S. Director of Library Services Andrew Carnegie Library W. J. Walls Heritage Hall Livingstone College 701 W. Monroe Street Salisbury, NC 28144 ljohnson@livingstone.edu<mailto:ljohnson@livingstone.edu> 704-216-6029 - office 704-533-0317 - cell From: LaTasha Denard <ldenard@hbculibraries.org> Sent: Thursday, February 6, 2025 2:02 PM To: hbcu-libadmin@lists.hbculibraries.org; hbcu-lib@lists.hbculibraries.org Subject: The HBCU Library Alliance Receives $1,000,000 John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Grant to Transform Leadership and Preserve History Caution: External Email. This email originated from outside of "Livingstone College". Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown sources. If you know the sender, please contact them before opening any attachment or link. If you are in doubt, please contact IT department @7042166300 or email cishelp@livingstone.edu<mailto:cishelp@livingstone.edu>. Greetings Colleagues, It is with great excitement and enthusiasm that we share that the HBCU Library Alliance received a $1,000,000 John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation<http://www.macfound.org/> grant to support our innovative program, "Empowering HBCU Libraries with Civil Rights Preservation, Digital Innovation, and Transformative Professional Development." This funding will enable us to enhance the capabilities of HBCUs in preserving civil rights history and promoting digital literacy. This initiative aims to empower HBCU libraries to serve as vital resources for their communities by focusing on three key areas: * The Student Protest Archives Oral History and Digitization Project will document, preserve, and digitize student-led protests that have impacted HBCUs. Projects at 10-20 HBCUs will capture firsthand accounts of civil rights activism, social justice movements, and campus protests, contributing to the rich legacy of these institutions. * The Lifting as We Climb Fellowship Program will assist ten paraprofessionals at HBCUs in earning master's degrees in library and information sciences. By providing financial support and mentorship, the project aims to cultivate leadership potential among individuals who provide essential library services but need more formal qualifications, thereby increasing diversity within the library profession. * The On-Demand Leadership Curriculum will be a tailored initiative for HBCU librarians, accessible via hbculibraries.org<https://hbculibraries.org/>. This program will offer flexible and high-quality leadership training to address the diverse needs of library professionals across HBCUs. More information is attached and additional information is forthcoming. As a friendly reminder, institutions in good standing can participate in these programs. With this funding, we are excited to advance the mission of the HBCU Library Alliance: transform and strengthen our membership by developing leaders, preserving collections, and planning for the future. Sandra Sandra Phoenix Executive Director at HBCU Library Alliance<http://hbculibraries.org/> Office: (678) 210-5801 ext. 101 Mobile: (404) 702-5854 600 Westridge Parkway, Suite 714, PMB 1100 McDonough, GA 30253 Web: hbculibraries.org<http://hbculibraries.org/> Email: sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org> Seek justice, honor the ancestors, honor the children and those yet to come. [cid:image001.gif@01DB78A3.2C9905F0]<https://www.facebook.com/hbculibraryalliance1/> [cid:image002.gif@01DB78A3.2C9905F0] <https://twitter.com/HBCULibAlliance> [cid:image003.png@01DB78A3.2C9905F0] <https://www.instagram.com/hbculibraryalliance/> [cid:image004.gif@01DB78A3.2C9905F0] <https://hbculibraryalliance.wordpress.com/>

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Nacole Adams

Thu, Feb 6, 2025 7:43 PM

Congratulations, that's excellent!!!

Best,

Nacole Adams

Director of Library Services

Lawson State Community College

3060 Wilson Road SW

Birmingham, AL 35221

Tel: (205) 929-6333

nadams@lawsonstate.edu mailto:nadams@lawsonstate.edu | www.lawsonstate.edu http://www.lawsonstate.edu/

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From: LaTasha Denard ldenard@hbculibraries.org
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Subject: The HBCU Library Alliance Receives $1,000,000 John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Grant to Transform Leadership and Preserve History

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Greetings Colleagues,

It is with great excitement and enthusiasm that we share that the HBCU Library Alliance received a $1,000,000 John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundationhttp://www.macfound.org/ grant to support our innovative program, "Empowering HBCU Libraries with Civil Rights Preservation, Digital Innovation, and Transformative Professional Development." This funding will enable us to enhance the capabilities of HBCUs in preserving civil rights history and promoting digital literacy.

This initiative aims to empower HBCU libraries to serve as vital resources for their communities by focusing on three key areas:

The Student Protest Archives Oral History and Digitization Project will document, preserve, and digitize student-led protests that have impacted HBCUs. Projects at 10-20 HBCUs will capture firsthand accounts of civil rights activism, social justice movements, and campus protests, contributing to the rich legacy of these institutions.
The Lifting as We Climb Fellowship Program will assist ten paraprofessionals at HBCUs in earning master's degrees in library and information sciences. By providing financial support and mentorship, the project aims to cultivate leadership potential among individuals who provide essential library services but need more formal qualifications, thereby increasing diversity within the library profession.
The On-Demand Leadership Curriculum will be a tailored initiative for HBCU librarians, accessible via hbculibraries.orghttps://hbculibraries.org/. This program will offer flexible and high-quality leadership training to address the diverse needs of library professionals across HBCUs.

More information is attached and additional information is forthcoming. As a friendly reminder, institutions in good standing can participate in these programs. With this funding, we are excited to advance the mission of the HBCU Library Alliance: transform and strengthen our membership by developing leaders, preserving collections, and planning for the future.

Sandra

Sandra Phoenix

Executive Director at HBCU Library Alliancehttp://hbculibraries.org/

Office: (678) 210-5801 ext. 101

Mobile: (404) 702-5854

600 Westridge Parkway, Suite 714, PMB 1100

McDonough, GA 30253

Web: hbculibraries.orghttp://hbculibraries.org/

Email: sphoenix@hbculibraries.org mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org

Seek justice, honor the ancestors, honor the children and those yet to come.

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Congratulations, that's excellent!!! Best, Nacole Adams Director of Library Services Lawson State Community College 3060 Wilson Road SW Birmingham, AL 35221 Tel: (205) 929-6333 nadams@lawsonstate.edu<mailto:nadams@lawsonstate.edu> | www.lawsonstate.edu<http://www.lawsonstate.edu/> [cid:f2fe5de6-62d7-4064-b6ba-243d9d83a389] ________________________________ From: LaTasha Denard <ldenard@hbculibraries.org> Sent: Thursday, February 6, 2025 1:02 PM To: hbcu-libadmin@lists.hbculibraries.org <hbcu-libadmin@lists.hbculibraries.org>; hbcu-lib@lists.hbculibraries.org <hbcu-lib@lists.hbculibraries.org> Subject: The HBCU Library Alliance Receives $1,000,000 John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Grant to Transform Leadership and Preserve History EXTERNAL: Do not open links or attachments unless you know the sender and the content are safe. Greetings Colleagues, It is with great excitement and enthusiasm that we share that the HBCU Library Alliance received a $1,000,000 John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation<http://www.macfound.org/> grant to support our innovative program, "Empowering HBCU Libraries with Civil Rights Preservation, Digital Innovation, and Transformative Professional Development." This funding will enable us to enhance the capabilities of HBCUs in preserving civil rights history and promoting digital literacy. This initiative aims to empower HBCU libraries to serve as vital resources for their communities by focusing on three key areas: * The Student Protest Archives Oral History and Digitization Project will document, preserve, and digitize student-led protests that have impacted HBCUs. Projects at 10-20 HBCUs will capture firsthand accounts of civil rights activism, social justice movements, and campus protests, contributing to the rich legacy of these institutions. * The Lifting as We Climb Fellowship Program will assist ten paraprofessionals at HBCUs in earning master's degrees in library and information sciences. By providing financial support and mentorship, the project aims to cultivate leadership potential among individuals who provide essential library services but need more formal qualifications, thereby increasing diversity within the library profession. * The On-Demand Leadership Curriculum will be a tailored initiative for HBCU librarians, accessible via hbculibraries.org<https://hbculibraries.org/>. This program will offer flexible and high-quality leadership training to address the diverse needs of library professionals across HBCUs. More information is attached and additional information is forthcoming. As a friendly reminder, institutions in good standing can participate in these programs. With this funding, we are excited to advance the mission of the HBCU Library Alliance: transform and strengthen our membership by developing leaders, preserving collections, and planning for the future. Sandra Sandra Phoenix Executive Director at HBCU Library Alliance<http://hbculibraries.org/> Office: (678) 210-5801 ext. 101 Mobile: (404) 702-5854 600 Westridge Parkway, Suite 714, PMB 1100 McDonough, GA 30253 Web: hbculibraries.org<http://hbculibraries.org/> Email: sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org> Seek justice, honor the ancestors, honor the children and those yet to come. [cid:image006.gif@01DB76FA.57933B90]<https://www.facebook.com/hbculibraryalliance1/> [cid:image007.gif@01DB76FA.57933B90] <https://twitter.com/HBCULibAlliance> [cid:image004.png@01DB76F7.49C3CCD0] <https://www.instagram.com/hbculibraryalliance/> [cid:image008.gif@01DB76FA.57933B90] <https://hbculibraryalliance.wordpress.com/>

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Simmons-Henry, Linda

Thu, Feb 6, 2025 7:45 PM

Congratulations on your New Project

Linda Simmons-Henry
Texas College

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Great! Congratulations!

Laura A. Johnson, B.A., M.L.S., C.A.S.

Director of Library Services

Andrew Carnegie Library

W. J. Walls Heritage Hall

Livingstone College

701 W. Monroe Street

Salisbury, NC 28144

ljohnson@livingstone.edu mailto:ljohnson@livingstone.edu

704-216-6029 – office

704-533-0317 – cell

From: LaTasha Denard ldenard@hbculibraries.org
Sent: Thursday, February 6, 2025 2:02 PM
To: hbcu-libadmin@lists.hbculibraries.org; hbcu-lib@lists.hbculibraries.org
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Greetings Colleagues,

It is with great excitement and enthusiasm that we share that the HBCU Library Alliance received a $1,000,000 John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundationhttp://www.macfound.org/ grant to support our innovative program, "Empowering HBCU Libraries with Civil Rights Preservation, Digital Innovation, and Transformative Professional Development." This funding will enable us to enhance the capabilities of HBCUs in preserving civil rights history and promoting digital literacy.

This initiative aims to empower HBCU libraries to serve as vital resources for their communities by focusing on three key areas:

The Student Protest Archives Oral History and Digitization Project will document, preserve, and digitize student-led protests that have impacted HBCUs. Projects at 10-20 HBCUs will capture firsthand accounts of civil rights activism, social justice movements, and campus protests, contributing to the rich legacy of these institutions.
The Lifting as We Climb Fellowship Program will assist ten paraprofessionals at HBCUs in earning master's degrees in library and information sciences. By providing financial support and mentorship, the project aims to cultivate leadership potential among individuals who provide essential library services but need more formal qualifications, thereby increasing diversity within the library profession.
The On-Demand Leadership Curriculum will be a tailored initiative for HBCU librarians, accessible via hbculibraries.orghttps://hbculibraries.org/. This program will offer flexible and high-quality leadership training to address the diverse needs of library professionals across HBCUs.

More information is attached and additional information is forthcoming. As a friendly reminder, institutions in good standing can participate in these programs. With this funding, we are excited to advance the mission of the HBCU Library Alliance: transform and strengthen our membership by developing leaders, preserving collections, and planning for the future.

Sandra

Sandra Phoenix

Executive Director at HBCU Library Alliancehttp://hbculibraries.org/

Office: (678) 210-5801 ext. 101

Mobile: (404) 702-5854

600 Westridge Parkway, Suite 714, PMB 1100

McDonough, GA 30253

Web: hbculibraries.orghttp://hbculibraries.org/

Email: sphoenix@hbculibraries.org mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org

Seek justice, honor the ancestors, honor the children and those yet to come.

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Congratulations on your New Project Linda Simmons-Henry Texas College ________________________________ From: Johnson, Laura <LJohnson@livingstone.edu> Sent: Thursday, February 6, 2025 1:26 PM To: LaTasha Denard <ldenard@hbculibraries.org>; hbcu-libadmin@lists.hbculibraries.org <hbcu-libadmin@lists.hbculibraries.org>; hbcu-lib@lists.hbculibraries.org <hbcu-lib@lists.hbculibraries.org> Subject: RE: The HBCU Library Alliance Receives $1,000,000 John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Grant to Transform Leadership and Preserve History You don't often get email from ljohnson@livingstone.edu. Learn why this is important<https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification> [EXTERNAL EMAIL] This email originated from outside of Texas College. DO NOT CLICK LINKS or OPEN ATTACHMENTS unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Great! Congratulations! Laura A. Johnson, B.A., M.L.S., C.A.S. Director of Library Services Andrew Carnegie Library W. J. Walls Heritage Hall Livingstone College 701 W. Monroe Street Salisbury, NC 28144 ljohnson@livingstone.edu<mailto:ljohnson@livingstone.edu> 704-216-6029 – office 704-533-0317 – cell From: LaTasha Denard <ldenard@hbculibraries.org> Sent: Thursday, February 6, 2025 2:02 PM To: hbcu-libadmin@lists.hbculibraries.org; hbcu-lib@lists.hbculibraries.org Subject: The HBCU Library Alliance Receives $1,000,000 John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Grant to Transform Leadership and Preserve History Caution: External Email. This email originated from outside of “Livingstone College”. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown sources. If you know the sender, please contact them before opening any attachment or link. If you are in doubt, please contact IT department @7042166300 or email cishelp@livingstone.edu<mailto:cishelp@livingstone.edu>. Greetings Colleagues, It is with great excitement and enthusiasm that we share that the HBCU Library Alliance received a $1,000,000 John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation<http://www.macfound.org/> grant to support our innovative program, "Empowering HBCU Libraries with Civil Rights Preservation, Digital Innovation, and Transformative Professional Development." This funding will enable us to enhance the capabilities of HBCUs in preserving civil rights history and promoting digital literacy. This initiative aims to empower HBCU libraries to serve as vital resources for their communities by focusing on three key areas: * The Student Protest Archives Oral History and Digitization Project will document, preserve, and digitize student-led protests that have impacted HBCUs. Projects at 10-20 HBCUs will capture firsthand accounts of civil rights activism, social justice movements, and campus protests, contributing to the rich legacy of these institutions. * The Lifting as We Climb Fellowship Program will assist ten paraprofessionals at HBCUs in earning master's degrees in library and information sciences. By providing financial support and mentorship, the project aims to cultivate leadership potential among individuals who provide essential library services but need more formal qualifications, thereby increasing diversity within the library profession. * The On-Demand Leadership Curriculum will be a tailored initiative for HBCU librarians, accessible via hbculibraries.org<https://hbculibraries.org/>. This program will offer flexible and high-quality leadership training to address the diverse needs of library professionals across HBCUs. More information is attached and additional information is forthcoming. As a friendly reminder, institutions in good standing can participate in these programs. With this funding, we are excited to advance the mission of the HBCU Library Alliance: transform and strengthen our membership by developing leaders, preserving collections, and planning for the future. Sandra Sandra Phoenix Executive Director at HBCU Library Alliance<http://hbculibraries.org/> Office: (678) 210-5801 ext. 101 Mobile: (404) 702-5854 600 Westridge Parkway, Suite 714, PMB 1100 McDonough, GA 30253 Web: hbculibraries.org<http://hbculibraries.org/> Email: sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org> Seek justice, honor the ancestors, honor the children and those yet to come. [cid:image001.gif@01DB78A3.2C9905F0]<https://www.facebook.com/hbculibraryalliance1/> [cid:image002.gif@01DB78A3.2C9905F0] <https://twitter.com/HBCULibAlliance> [cid:image003.png@01DB78A3.2C9905F0] <https://www.instagram.com/hbculibraryalliance/> [cid:image004.gif@01DB78A3.2C9905F0] <https://hbculibraryalliance.wordpress.com/>

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Anderson, Kathy

Thu, Feb 6, 2025 7:50 PM

Congratulations!

Kathy Anderson, M.S.I.S, M.Ed.

Library Director

Office of Academic Affairs| Library
Philander Smith University | D.W. Reynolds Library
900 W. Daisy L. Gatson Bates Drive | Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 370-5306 direct | kanderson@philander.edu

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Linda Simmons-Henry
Texas College

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Greetings Colleagues,

It is with great excitement and enthusiasm that we share that the HBCU
Library Alliance received a $1,000,000 John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur
Foundation http://www.macfound.org/ grant to support our innovative
program, "Empowering HBCU Libraries with Civil Rights Preservation, Digital
Innovation, and Transformative Professional Development." This funding will
enable us to enhance the capabilities of HBCUs in preserving civil rights
history and promoting digital literacy.

This initiative aims to empower HBCU libraries to serve as vital resources
for their communities by focusing on three key areas:

- The *Student Protest Archives Oral History and Digitization Project*
will document, preserve, and digitize student-led protests that have
impacted HBCUs. Projects at 10-20 HBCUs will capture firsthand accounts of
civil rights activism, social justice movements, and campus protests,
contributing to the rich legacy of these institutions.
- The *Lifting as We Climb Fellowship Program* will assist ten
paraprofessionals at HBCUs in earning master's degrees in library and
information sciences. By providing financial support and mentorship, the
project aims to cultivate leadership potential among individuals who
provide essential library services but need more formal qualifications,
thereby increasing diversity within the library profession.
- The *On-Demand Leadership Curriculum* will be a tailored initiative
for HBCU librarians, accessible via hbculibraries.org. This program
will offer flexible and high-quality leadership training to address the
diverse needs of library professionals across HBCUs.

More information is attached and additional information is forthcoming. As
a friendly reminder, institutions in good standing can participate in these
programs. With this funding, we are excited to advance the mission of the
HBCU Library Alliance: transform and strengthen our membership by
developing leaders, preserving collections, and planning for the future.

Sandra

Sandra Phoenix

Executive Director at HBCU Library Alliance http://hbculibraries.org/

Office: (678) 210-5801 ext. 101

Mobile: (404) 702-5854

600 Westridge Parkway, Suite 714
https://www.google.com/maps/search/600+Westridge+Parkway,+Suite+714?entry=gmail&source=g,
PMB 1100

McDonough, GA 30253

Web: hbculibraries.org

Email: sphoenix@hbculibraries.org

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Congratulations! *Kathy Anderson, M.S.I.S, M.Ed.* Library Director Office of Academic Affairs| Library Philander Smith University | D.W. Reynolds Library 900 W. Daisy L. Gatson Bates Drive | Little Rock, AR 72202 (501) 370-5306 direct | kanderson@philander.edu [image: Logo, company name Description automatically generated] On Thu, Feb 6, 2025 at 1:47 PM Simmons-Henry, Linda via HBCU-LibAdmin < hbcu-libadmin@lists.hbculibraries.org> wrote: > Congratulations on your New Project > > Linda Simmons-Henry > Texas College > ------------------------------ > *From:* Johnson, Laura <LJohnson@livingstone.edu> > *Sent:* Thursday, February 6, 2025 1:26 PM > *To:* LaTasha Denard <ldenard@hbculibraries.org>; > hbcu-libadmin@lists.hbculibraries.org < > hbcu-libadmin@lists.hbculibraries.org>; hbcu-lib@lists.hbculibraries.org < > hbcu-lib@lists.hbculibraries.org> > *Subject:* RE: The HBCU Library Alliance Receives $1,000,000 John D. and > Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Grant to Transform Leadership and > Preserve History > > You don't often get email from ljohnson@livingstone.edu. Learn why this > is important <https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification> > *[EXTERNAL EMAIL]* This email originated from outside of Texas College. *DO > NOT CLICK LINKS* or *OPEN ATTACHMENTS* unless you recognize the sender > and know the content is safe. > > > > Great! Congratulations! > > > > Laura A. Johnson, B.A., M.L.S., C.A.S. > > Director of Library Services > > *Andrew Carnegie Library* > > <https://www.google.com/maps/search/701+W.+Monroe+Street+%0D%0A+Salisbury,+NC+28144?entry=gmail&source=g> > > *W. J. Walls Heritage Hall* > > Livingstone College > > 701 W. Monroe Street > <https://www.google.com/maps/search/701+W.+Monroe+Street+%0D%0A+Salisbury,+NC+28144?entry=gmail&source=g> > > Salisbury, NC 28144 > <https://www.google.com/maps/search/701+W.+Monroe+Street+%0D%0A+Salisbury,+NC+28144?entry=gmail&source=g> > > ljohnson@livingstone.edu > > 704-216-6029 – office > > 704-533-0317 – cell > > > > *From:* LaTasha Denard <ldenard@hbculibraries.org> > *Sent:* Thursday, February 6, 2025 2:02 PM > *To:* hbcu-libadmin@lists.hbculibraries.org; > hbcu-lib@lists.hbculibraries.org > *Subject:* The HBCU Library Alliance Receives $1,000,000 John D. and > Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Grant to Transform Leadership and > Preserve History > > > > *Caution:* External Email. This email originated from outside of > “Livingstone College”. Do not open attachments or click on links from > unknown sources. If you know the sender, please contact them before opening > any attachment or link. If you are in doubt, please contact IT department > @7042166300 or email cishelp@livingstone.edu. > > > > Greetings Colleagues, > > > > It is with great excitement and enthusiasm that we share that the HBCU > Library Alliance received a $1,000,000 John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur > Foundation <http://www.macfound.org/> grant to support our innovative > program, "Empowering HBCU Libraries with Civil Rights Preservation, Digital > Innovation, and Transformative Professional Development." This funding will > enable us to enhance the capabilities of HBCUs in preserving civil rights > history and promoting digital literacy. > > > > This initiative aims to empower HBCU libraries to serve as vital resources > for their communities by focusing on three key areas: > > - The *Student Protest Archives Oral History and Digitization Project* > will document, preserve, and digitize student-led protests that have > impacted HBCUs. Projects at 10-20 HBCUs will capture firsthand accounts of > civil rights activism, social justice movements, and campus protests, > contributing to the rich legacy of these institutions. > - The *Lifting as We Climb Fellowship Program* will assist ten > paraprofessionals at HBCUs in earning master's degrees in library and > information sciences. By providing financial support and mentorship, the > project aims to cultivate leadership potential among individuals who > provide essential library services but need more formal qualifications, > thereby increasing diversity within the library profession. > - The *On-Demand Leadership Curriculum* will be a tailored initiative > for HBCU librarians, accessible via hbculibraries.org. This program > will offer flexible and high-quality leadership training to address the > diverse needs of library professionals across HBCUs. > > > > More information is attached and additional information is forthcoming. As > a friendly reminder, institutions in good standing can participate in these > programs. With this funding, we are excited to advance the mission of the > HBCU Library Alliance: transform and strengthen our membership by > developing leaders, preserving collections, and planning for the future. > > Sandra > > *Sandra Phoenix* > > Executive Director at HBCU Library Alliance <http://hbculibraries.org/> > > Office: (678) 210-5801 ext. 101 > > Mobile: (404) 702-5854 > > 600 Westridge Parkway, Suite 714 > <https://www.google.com/maps/search/600+Westridge+Parkway,+Suite+714?entry=gmail&source=g>, > PMB 1100 > > McDonough, GA 30253 > > Web: hbculibraries.org > > Email: sphoenix@hbculibraries.org > > *Seek justice, honor the ancestors, honor the children and those yet to > come.* > > <https://www.facebook.com/hbculibraryalliance1/> > <https://twitter.com/HBCULibAlliance> > <https://www.instagram.com/hbculibraryalliance/> > <https://hbculibraryalliance.wordpress.com/> > _______________________________________________ > HBCU-LibAdmin mailing list -- hbcu-libadmin@lists.hbculibraries.org > To unsubscribe send an email to > hbcu-libadmin-leave@lists.hbculibraries.org > -- *This message is for the designated recipient(s) only and may contain privileged or confidential information. 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Darden, LaKeshia N

Thu, Feb 6, 2025 7:54 PM

Congratulations! Looking forward to what’s next.

Best,
LaKeshia

LaKeshia Darden, Ed.D
Director of Library Services
St. Philip's College-Center for Learning Resources
1801 Martin Luther King Dr. San Antonio, TX 78203
Direct: (210)486-2441 | Email: ldarden3@alamo.edu
Connect with SPC: #goSPC, @goSPC
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Kathy Anderson, M.S.I.S, M.Ed.

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(501) 370-5306 direct | kanderson@philander.edu mailto:kanderson@philander.edu

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Texas College

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Great! Congratulations!

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Director of Library Services

Andrew Carnegie Library

W. J. Walls Heritage Hall

Livingstone College

701 W. Monroe Streethttps://www.google.com/maps/search/701+W.+Monroe+Street+%0D%0A+Salisbury,+NC+28144?entry=gmail&source=g

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Greetings Colleagues,

It is with great excitement and enthusiasm that we share that the HBCU Library Alliance received a $1,000,000 John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundationhttp://www.macfound.org/ grant to support our innovative program, "Empowering HBCU Libraries with Civil Rights Preservation, Digital Innovation, and Transformative Professional Development." This funding will enable us to enhance the capabilities of HBCUs in preserving civil rights history and promoting digital literacy.

This initiative aims to empower HBCU libraries to serve as vital resources for their communities by focusing on three key areas:

The Student Protest Archives Oral History and Digitization Project will document, preserve, and digitize student-led protests that have impacted HBCUs. Projects at 10-20 HBCUs will capture firsthand accounts of civil rights activism, social justice movements, and campus protests, contributing to the rich legacy of these institutions.
The Lifting as We Climb Fellowship Program will assist ten paraprofessionals at HBCUs in earning master's degrees in library and information sciences. By providing financial support and mentorship, the project aims to cultivate leadership potential among individuals who provide essential library services but need more formal qualifications, thereby increasing diversity within the library profession.
The On-Demand Leadership Curriculum will be a tailored initiative for HBCU librarians, accessible via hbculibraries.orghttps://hbculibraries.org/. This program will offer flexible and high-quality leadership training to address the diverse needs of library professionals across HBCUs.

More information is attached and additional information is forthcoming. As a friendly reminder, institutions in good standing can participate in these programs. With this funding, we are excited to advance the mission of the HBCU Library Alliance: transform and strengthen our membership by developing leaders, preserving collections, and planning for the future.

Sandra

Sandra Phoenix

Executive Director at HBCU Library Alliancehttp://hbculibraries.org/

Office: (678) 210-5801 ext. 101

Mobile: (404) 702-5854

600 Westridge Parkway, Suite 714https://www.google.com/maps/search/600+Westridge+Parkway,+Suite+714?entry=gmail&source=g, PMB 1100

McDonough, GA 30253

Web: hbculibraries.orghttp://hbculibraries.org/

Email: sphoenix@hbculibraries.org mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org

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Congratulations! Looking forward to what’s next. Best, LaKeshia LaKeshia Darden, Ed.D Director of Library Services St. Philip's College-Center for Learning Resources 1801 Martin Luther King Dr. San Antonio, TX 78203 Direct: (210)486-2441 | Email: ldarden3@alamo.edu Connect with SPC: #goSPC, @goSPC [cid:image001.jpg@01DB789E.9D2C8CB0] From: Anderson, Kathy <kanderson@philander.edu> Sent: Thursday, February 6, 2025 1:51 PM To: Simmons-Henry, Linda <lsimmons-henry@texascollege.edu> Cc: Johnson, Laura <LJohnson@livingstone.edu>; LaTasha Denard <ldenard@hbculibraries.org>; hbcu-libadmin@lists.hbculibraries.org; hbcu-lib@lists.hbculibraries.org Subject: Re: The HBCU Library Alliance Receives $1,000,000 John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Grant to Transform Leadership and Preserve History **THIS EMAIL IS FROM AN EXTERNAL SENDER OUTSIDE OF THE ALAMO COLLEGES. Be cautious before clicking links or opening attachments from unknown sources. Do not provide personal or confidential information.** Congratulations! Kathy Anderson, M.S.I.S, M.Ed. Library Director Office of Academic Affairs| Library Philander Smith University | D.W. Reynolds Library 900 W. Daisy L. Gatson Bates Drive | Little Rock, AR 72202 (501) 370-5306 direct | kanderson@philander.edu<mailto:kanderson@philander.edu> [Logo, company name Description automatically generated] On Thu, Feb 6, 2025 at 1:47 PM Simmons-Henry, Linda via HBCU-LibAdmin <hbcu-libadmin@lists.hbculibraries.org<mailto:hbcu-libadmin@lists.hbculibraries.org>> wrote: Congratulations on your New Project Linda Simmons-Henry Texas College ________________________________ From: Johnson, Laura <LJohnson@livingstone.edu<mailto:LJohnson@livingstone.edu>> Sent: Thursday, February 6, 2025 1:26 PM To: LaTasha Denard <ldenard@hbculibraries.org<mailto:ldenard@hbculibraries.org>>; hbcu-libadmin@lists.hbculibraries.org<mailto:hbcu-libadmin@lists.hbculibraries.org> <hbcu-libadmin@lists.hbculibraries.org<mailto:hbcu-libadmin@lists.hbculibraries.org>>; hbcu-lib@lists.hbculibraries.org<mailto:hbcu-lib@lists.hbculibraries.org> <hbcu-lib@lists.hbculibraries.org<mailto:hbcu-lib@lists.hbculibraries.org>> Subject: RE: The HBCU Library Alliance Receives $1,000,000 John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Grant to Transform Leadership and Preserve History You don't often get email from ljohnson@livingstone.edu<mailto:ljohnson@livingstone.edu>. Learn why this is important<https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification> [EXTERNAL EMAIL] This email originated from outside of Texas College. DO NOT CLICK LINKS or OPEN ATTACHMENTS unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Great! Congratulations! Laura A. Johnson, B.A., M.L.S., C.A.S. Director of Library Services Andrew Carnegie Library W. J. Walls Heritage Hall Livingstone College 701 W. Monroe Street<https://www.google.com/maps/search/701+W.+Monroe+Street+%0D%0A+Salisbury,+NC+28144?entry=gmail&source=g> Salisbury, NC 28144<https://www.google.com/maps/search/701+W.+Monroe+Street+%0D%0A+Salisbury,+NC+28144?entry=gmail&source=g> ljohnson@livingstone.edu<mailto:ljohnson@livingstone.edu> 704-216-6029 – office 704-533-0317 – cell From: LaTasha Denard <ldenard@hbculibraries.org<mailto:ldenard@hbculibraries.org>> Sent: Thursday, February 6, 2025 2:02 PM To: hbcu-libadmin@lists.hbculibraries.org<mailto:hbcu-libadmin@lists.hbculibraries.org>; hbcu-lib@lists.hbculibraries.org<mailto:hbcu-lib@lists.hbculibraries.org> Subject: The HBCU Library Alliance Receives $1,000,000 John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Grant to Transform Leadership and Preserve History Caution: External Email. This email originated from outside of “Livingstone College”. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown sources. If you know the sender, please contact them before opening any attachment or link. If you are in doubt, please contact IT department @7042166300 or email cishelp@livingstone.edu<mailto:cishelp@livingstone.edu>. Greetings Colleagues, It is with great excitement and enthusiasm that we share that the HBCU Library Alliance received a $1,000,000 John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation<http://www.macfound.org/> grant to support our innovative program, "Empowering HBCU Libraries with Civil Rights Preservation, Digital Innovation, and Transformative Professional Development." This funding will enable us to enhance the capabilities of HBCUs in preserving civil rights history and promoting digital literacy. This initiative aims to empower HBCU libraries to serve as vital resources for their communities by focusing on three key areas: * The Student Protest Archives Oral History and Digitization Project will document, preserve, and digitize student-led protests that have impacted HBCUs. Projects at 10-20 HBCUs will capture firsthand accounts of civil rights activism, social justice movements, and campus protests, contributing to the rich legacy of these institutions. * The Lifting as We Climb Fellowship Program will assist ten paraprofessionals at HBCUs in earning master's degrees in library and information sciences. By providing financial support and mentorship, the project aims to cultivate leadership potential among individuals who provide essential library services but need more formal qualifications, thereby increasing diversity within the library profession. * The On-Demand Leadership Curriculum will be a tailored initiative for HBCU librarians, accessible via hbculibraries.org<https://hbculibraries.org/>. This program will offer flexible and high-quality leadership training to address the diverse needs of library professionals across HBCUs. More information is attached and additional information is forthcoming. As a friendly reminder, institutions in good standing can participate in these programs. With this funding, we are excited to advance the mission of the HBCU Library Alliance: transform and strengthen our membership by developing leaders, preserving collections, and planning for the future. Sandra Sandra Phoenix Executive Director at HBCU Library Alliance<http://hbculibraries.org/> Office: (678) 210-5801 ext. 101 Mobile: (404) 702-5854 600 Westridge Parkway, Suite 714<https://www.google.com/maps/search/600+Westridge+Parkway,+Suite+714?entry=gmail&source=g>, PMB 1100 McDonough, GA 30253 Web: hbculibraries.org<http://hbculibraries.org/> Email: sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org> Seek justice, honor the ancestors, honor the children and those yet to come. 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Richard Bradberry

Thu, Feb 6, 2025 8:11 PM

Kudos to those of the HBCU Library Alliance team who made this happen!
Your work is truly appreciated!

With warm regards,
Richard

On Thu, Feb 6, 2025 at 2:05 PM LaTasha Denard ldenard@hbculibraries.org
wrote:

Greetings Colleagues,

It is with great excitement and enthusiasm that we share that the HBCU
Library Alliance received a $1,000,000 John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur
Foundation
https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.macfound.org_&d=DwMFAg&c=0CCt47_3RbNABITTvFzZbA&r=W5riO58B6NmDl0GpaM9J1PsR2PB3nGbeRquvTpM0qbk&m=EHje32dOR__gy-kUAFBttDq7i5qQinOZOXC9-ldoUKsn4XknhHEwpU0a2JtLsu_3&s=FIIMcda4d05fOKdze6liLOs-MXDKGGd8yNRxV5WM9IA&e=
grant to support our innovative program, "Empowering HBCU Libraries with
Civil Rights Preservation, Digital Innovation, and Transformative
Professional Development." This funding will enable us to enhance the
capabilities of HBCUs in preserving civil rights history and promoting
digital literacy.

This initiative aims to empower HBCU libraries to serve as vital resources
for their communities by focusing on three key areas:

- The *Student Protest Archives Oral History and Digitization Project*
will document, preserve, and digitize student-led protests that have
impacted HBCUs. Projects at 10-20 HBCUs will capture firsthand accounts of
civil rights activism, social justice movements, and campus protests,
contributing to the rich legacy of these institutions.
- The *Lifting as We Climb Fellowship Program* will assist ten
paraprofessionals at HBCUs in earning master's degrees in library and
information sciences. By providing financial support and mentorship, the
project aims to cultivate leadership potential among individuals who
provide essential library services but need more formal qualifications,
thereby increasing diversity within the library profession.
- The *On-Demand Leadership Curriculum* will be a tailored initiative
for HBCU librarians, accessible via hbculibraries.org
<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__hbculibraries.org_&d=DwMFAg&c=0CCt47_3RbNABITTvFzZbA&r=W5riO58B6NmDl0GpaM9J1PsR2PB3nGbeRquvTpM0qbk&m=EHje32dOR__gy-kUAFBttDq7i5qQinOZOXC9-ldoUKsn4XknhHEwpU0a2JtLsu_3&s=GEgrYJi6Txut6JMwS78moLjUj0WCDnlWrgIlMll16hw&e=>.
This program will offer flexible and high-quality leadership training to
address the diverse needs of library professionals across HBCUs.

More information is attached and additional information is forthcoming. As
a friendly reminder, institutions in good standing can participate in these
programs. With this funding, we are excited to advance the mission of the
HBCU Library Alliance: transform and strengthen our membership by
developing leaders, preserving collections, and planning for the future.

Sandra

Sandra Phoenix

Executive Director at HBCU Library Alliance
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Office: (678) 210-5801 ext. 101

Mobile: (404) 702-5854

600 Westridge Parkway, Suite 714, PMB 1100

McDonough, GA 30253

Web: hbculibraries.org
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Email: sphoenix@hbculibraries.org

Seek justice, honor the ancestors, honor the children and those yet to
come.

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Kudos to those of the HBCU Library Alliance team who made this happen! Your work is truly appreciated! With warm regards, Richard On Thu, Feb 6, 2025 at 2:05 PM LaTasha Denard <ldenard@hbculibraries.org> wrote: > Greetings Colleagues, > > > > It is with great excitement and enthusiasm that we share that the HBCU > Library Alliance received a $1,000,000 John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur > Foundation > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.macfound.org_&d=DwMFAg&c=0CCt47_3RbNABITTvFzZbA&r=W5riO58B6NmDl0GpaM9J1PsR2PB3nGbeRquvTpM0qbk&m=EHje32dOR__gy-kUAFBttDq7i5qQinOZOXC9-ldoUKsn4XknhHEwpU0a2JtLsu_3&s=FIIMcda4d05fOKdze6liLOs-MXDKGGd8yNRxV5WM9IA&e=> > grant to support our innovative program, "Empowering HBCU Libraries with > Civil Rights Preservation, Digital Innovation, and Transformative > Professional Development." This funding will enable us to enhance the > capabilities of HBCUs in preserving civil rights history and promoting > digital literacy. > > > > This initiative aims to empower HBCU libraries to serve as vital resources > for their communities by focusing on three key areas: > > - The *Student Protest Archives Oral History and Digitization Project* > will document, preserve, and digitize student-led protests that have > impacted HBCUs. Projects at 10-20 HBCUs will capture firsthand accounts of > civil rights activism, social justice movements, and campus protests, > contributing to the rich legacy of these institutions. > - The *Lifting as We Climb Fellowship Program* will assist ten > paraprofessionals at HBCUs in earning master's degrees in library and > information sciences. By providing financial support and mentorship, the > project aims to cultivate leadership potential among individuals who > provide essential library services but need more formal qualifications, > thereby increasing diversity within the library profession. > - The *On-Demand Leadership Curriculum* will be a tailored initiative > for HBCU librarians, accessible via hbculibraries.org > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__hbculibraries.org_&d=DwMFAg&c=0CCt47_3RbNABITTvFzZbA&r=W5riO58B6NmDl0GpaM9J1PsR2PB3nGbeRquvTpM0qbk&m=EHje32dOR__gy-kUAFBttDq7i5qQinOZOXC9-ldoUKsn4XknhHEwpU0a2JtLsu_3&s=GEgrYJi6Txut6JMwS78moLjUj0WCDnlWrgIlMll16hw&e=>. > This program will offer flexible and high-quality leadership training to > address the diverse needs of library professionals across HBCUs. > > > > More information is attached and additional information is forthcoming. As > a friendly reminder, institutions in good standing can participate in these > programs. With this funding, we are excited to advance the mission of the > HBCU Library Alliance: transform and strengthen our membership by > developing leaders, preserving collections, and planning for the future. > > Sandra > > *Sandra Phoenix* > > Executive Director at HBCU Library Alliance > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__hbculibraries.org_&d=DwMFAg&c=0CCt47_3RbNABITTvFzZbA&r=W5riO58B6NmDl0GpaM9J1PsR2PB3nGbeRquvTpM0qbk&m=EHje32dOR__gy-kUAFBttDq7i5qQinOZOXC9-ldoUKsn4XknhHEwpU0a2JtLsu_3&s=8ncCmII2SifAR4_k5Ipa5j-_N301ODE5O4dF53rS3MI&e=> > > > Office: (678) 210-5801 ext. 101 > > Mobile: (404) 702-5854 > > 600 Westridge Parkway, Suite 714, PMB 1100 > > McDonough, GA 30253 > > Web: hbculibraries.org > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__hbculibraries.org_&d=DwMFAg&c=0CCt47_3RbNABITTvFzZbA&r=W5riO58B6NmDl0GpaM9J1PsR2PB3nGbeRquvTpM0qbk&m=EHje32dOR__gy-kUAFBttDq7i5qQinOZOXC9-ldoUKsn4XknhHEwpU0a2JtLsu_3&s=8ncCmII2SifAR4_k5Ipa5j-_N301ODE5O4dF53rS3MI&e=> > > > Email: sphoenix@hbculibraries.org > > *Seek justice, honor the ancestors, honor the children and those yet to > come.* > > > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_hbculibraryalliance1_&d=DwMFAg&c=0CCt47_3RbNABITTvFzZbA&r=W5riO58B6NmDl0GpaM9J1PsR2PB3nGbeRquvTpM0qbk&m=EHje32dOR__gy-kUAFBttDq7i5qQinOZOXC9-ldoUKsn4XknhHEwpU0a2JtLsu_3&s=7riF-x5mqwByFhbac52NYagA_W96Bzu8-quba6yJ9VE&e=> > > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_HBCULibAlliance&d=DwMFAg&c=0CCt47_3RbNABITTvFzZbA&r=W5riO58B6NmDl0GpaM9J1PsR2PB3nGbeRquvTpM0qbk&m=EHje32dOR__gy-kUAFBttDq7i5qQinOZOXC9-ldoUKsn4XknhHEwpU0a2JtLsu_3&s=lcccqkf3FSr7vYnS1jwnbitStq1pwzKSAH_nGB29jkQ&e=> > > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.instagram.com_hbculibraryalliance_&d=DwMFAg&c=0CCt47_3RbNABITTvFzZbA&r=W5riO58B6NmDl0GpaM9J1PsR2PB3nGbeRquvTpM0qbk&m=EHje32dOR__gy-kUAFBttDq7i5qQinOZOXC9-ldoUKsn4XknhHEwpU0a2JtLsu_3&s=UodP3P0JR0_oNgvNY2Y0xp-QR5kDSJkG1RDjl2lnhlM&e=> > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__hbculibraryalliance.wordpress.com_&d=DwMFAg&c=0CCt47_3RbNABITTvFzZbA&r=W5riO58B6NmDl0GpaM9J1PsR2PB3nGbeRquvTpM0qbk&m=EHje32dOR__gy-kUAFBttDq7i5qQinOZOXC9-ldoUKsn4XknhHEwpU0a2JtLsu_3&s=hvd-kwkEehGhqp_pmzOoJvgFkGuASIvypg0dUyYJMp8&e=> > _______________________________________________ > HBCU-LibAdmin mailing list -- hbcu-libadmin@lists.hbculibraries.org > To unsubscribe send an email to > hbcu-libadmin-leave@lists.hbculibraries.org > -- Richard Bradberry, Ph. 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JR

Juanita Roberts

Thu, Feb 6, 2025 8:23 PM

Great.

From: LaTasha Denard ldenard@hbculibraries.org
Sent: Thursday, February 6, 2025 1:02 PM
To: hbcu-libadmin@lists.hbculibraries.org; hbcu-lib@lists.hbculibraries.org
Subject: The HBCU Library Alliance Receives $1,000,000 John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Grant to Transform Leadership and Preserve History

Greetings Colleagues,

It is with great excitement and enthusiasm that we share that the HBCU Library Alliance received a $1,000,000 John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundationhttps://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.macfound.org/__;!!Pe9-MuB9P6Cr!WyA8CZntU_Je10nG-hNvqWGVYjPDG4nDQ793dutRVrIFt9pgYCuwLmYXvW_-O9p6vLbNIz7xXJ-QBlE7AVTDINoyJQ$ grant to support our innovative program, "Empowering HBCU Libraries with Civil Rights Preservation, Digital Innovation, and Transformative Professional Development." This funding will enable us to enhance the capabilities of HBCUs in preserving civil rights history and promoting digital literacy.

This initiative aims to empower HBCU libraries to serve as vital resources for their communities by focusing on three key areas:

The Student Protest Archives Oral History and Digitization Project will document, preserve, and digitize student-led protests that have impacted HBCUs. Projects at 10-20 HBCUs will capture firsthand accounts of civil rights activism, social justice movements, and campus protests, contributing to the rich legacy of these institutions.
The Lifting as We Climb Fellowship Program will assist ten paraprofessionals at HBCUs in earning master's degrees in library and information sciences. By providing financial support and mentorship, the project aims to cultivate leadership potential among individuals who provide essential library services but need more formal qualifications, thereby increasing diversity within the library profession.
The On-Demand Leadership Curriculum will be a tailored initiative for HBCU librarians, accessible via hbculibraries.orghttps://urldefense.com/v3/__https://hbculibraries.org/__;!!Pe9-MuB9P6Cr!WyA8CZntU_Je10nG-hNvqWGVYjPDG4nDQ793dutRVrIFt9pgYCuwLmYXvW_-O9p6vLbNIz7xXJ-QBlE7AVQZ1DXbCA$. This program will offer flexible and high-quality leadership training to address the diverse needs of library professionals across HBCUs.

More information is attached and additional information is forthcoming. As a friendly reminder, institutions in good standing can participate in these programs. With this funding, we are excited to advance the mission of the HBCU Library Alliance: transform and strengthen our membership by developing leaders, preserving collections, and planning for the future.
Sandra
Sandra Phoenix
Executive Director at HBCU Library Alliancehttps://urldefense.com/v3/__http://hbculibraries.org/__;!!Pe9-MuB9P6Cr!WyA8CZntU_Je10nG-hNvqWGVYjPDG4nDQ793dutRVrIFt9pgYCuwLmYXvW_-O9p6vLbNIz7xXJ-QBlE7AVS-e-HE2Q$
Office: (678) 210-5801 ext. 101
Mobile: (404) 702-5854
600 Westridge Parkway, Suite 714, PMB 1100
McDonough, GA 30253
Web: hbculibraries.orghttps://urldefense.com/v3/__http://hbculibraries.org/__;!!Pe9-MuB9P6Cr!WyA8CZntU_Je10nG-hNvqWGVYjPDG4nDQ793dutRVrIFt9pgYCuwLmYXvW_-O9p6vLbNIz7xXJ-QBlE7AVS-e-HE2Q$
Email: sphoenix@hbculibraries.org mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org
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Great. From: LaTasha Denard <ldenard@hbculibraries.org> Sent: Thursday, February 6, 2025 1:02 PM To: hbcu-libadmin@lists.hbculibraries.org; hbcu-lib@lists.hbculibraries.org Subject: The HBCU Library Alliance Receives $1,000,000 John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Grant to Transform Leadership and Preserve History Greetings Colleagues, It is with great excitement and enthusiasm that we share that the HBCU Library Alliance received a $1,000,000 John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.macfound.org/__;!!Pe9-MuB9P6Cr!WyA8CZntU_Je10nG-hNvqWGVYjPDG4nDQ793dutRVrIFt9pgYCuwLmYXvW_-O9p6vLbNIz7xXJ-QBlE7AVTDINoyJQ$> grant to support our innovative program, "Empowering HBCU Libraries with Civil Rights Preservation, Digital Innovation, and Transformative Professional Development." This funding will enable us to enhance the capabilities of HBCUs in preserving civil rights history and promoting digital literacy. This initiative aims to empower HBCU libraries to serve as vital resources for their communities by focusing on three key areas: * The Student Protest Archives Oral History and Digitization Project will document, preserve, and digitize student-led protests that have impacted HBCUs. Projects at 10-20 HBCUs will capture firsthand accounts of civil rights activism, social justice movements, and campus protests, contributing to the rich legacy of these institutions. * The Lifting as We Climb Fellowship Program will assist ten paraprofessionals at HBCUs in earning master's degrees in library and information sciences. By providing financial support and mentorship, the project aims to cultivate leadership potential among individuals who provide essential library services but need more formal qualifications, thereby increasing diversity within the library profession. * The On-Demand Leadership Curriculum will be a tailored initiative for HBCU librarians, accessible via hbculibraries.org<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://hbculibraries.org/__;!!Pe9-MuB9P6Cr!WyA8CZntU_Je10nG-hNvqWGVYjPDG4nDQ793dutRVrIFt9pgYCuwLmYXvW_-O9p6vLbNIz7xXJ-QBlE7AVQZ1DXbCA$>. This program will offer flexible and high-quality leadership training to address the diverse needs of library professionals across HBCUs. More information is attached and additional information is forthcoming. As a friendly reminder, institutions in good standing can participate in these programs. With this funding, we are excited to advance the mission of the HBCU Library Alliance: transform and strengthen our membership by developing leaders, preserving collections, and planning for the future. Sandra Sandra Phoenix Executive Director at HBCU Library Alliance<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://hbculibraries.org/__;!!Pe9-MuB9P6Cr!WyA8CZntU_Je10nG-hNvqWGVYjPDG4nDQ793dutRVrIFt9pgYCuwLmYXvW_-O9p6vLbNIz7xXJ-QBlE7AVS-e-HE2Q$> Office: (678) 210-5801 ext. 101 Mobile: (404) 702-5854 600 Westridge Parkway, Suite 714, PMB 1100 McDonough, GA 30253 Web: hbculibraries.org<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://hbculibraries.org/__;!!Pe9-MuB9P6Cr!WyA8CZntU_Je10nG-hNvqWGVYjPDG4nDQ793dutRVrIFt9pgYCuwLmYXvW_-O9p6vLbNIz7xXJ-QBlE7AVS-e-HE2Q$> Email: sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org> Seek justice, honor the ancestors, honor the children and those yet to come. [cid:image001.jpg@01DB78A2.B5445130]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.facebook.com/hbculibraryalliance1/__;!!Pe9-MuB9P6Cr!WyA8CZntU_Je10nG-hNvqWGVYjPDG4nDQ793dutRVrIFt9pgYCuwLmYXvW_-O9p6vLbNIz7xXJ-QBlE7AVTUAEXoaQ$> [cid:image002.jpg@01DB78A2.B5445130] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://twitter.com/HBCULibAlliance__;!!Pe9-MuB9P6Cr!WyA8CZntU_Je10nG-hNvqWGVYjPDG4nDQ793dutRVrIFt9pgYCuwLmYXvW_-O9p6vLbNIz7xXJ-QBlE7AVQuwh5wew$> [cid:image003.png@01DB78A2.B5445130] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.instagram.com/hbculibraryalliance/__;!!Pe9-MuB9P6Cr!WyA8CZntU_Je10nG-hNvqWGVYjPDG4nDQ793dutRVrIFt9pgYCuwLmYXvW_-O9p6vLbNIz7xXJ-QBlE7AVRrEV9VNA$> [cid:image005.jpg@01DB78A2.B5445130] <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://hbculibraryalliance.wordpress.com/__;!!Pe9-MuB9P6Cr!WyA8CZntU_Je10nG-hNvqWGVYjPDG4nDQ793dutRVrIFt9pgYCuwLmYXvW_-O9p6vLbNIz7xXJ-QBlE7AVR0vwl8Hw$>

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Thu, Feb 6, 2025 8:26 PM

Congratulations to the HBCU Library Alliance Team!

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DELISA MINOR HARRIS
Director of Library Services
John Hope and Aurelia E. Franklin Library | Fisk University
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Greetings Colleagues,

It is with great excitement and enthusiasm that we share that the HBCU Library Alliance received a $1,000,000 John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundationhttp://www.macfound.org/ grant to support our innovative program, "Empowering HBCU Libraries with Civil Rights Preservation, Digital Innovation, and Transformative Professional Development." This funding will enable us to enhance the capabilities of HBCUs in preserving civil rights history and promoting digital literacy.

This initiative aims to empower HBCU libraries to serve as vital resources for their communities by focusing on three key areas:

The Student Protest Archives Oral History and Digitization Project will document, preserve, and digitize student-led protests that have impacted HBCUs. Projects at 10-20 HBCUs will capture firsthand accounts of civil rights activism, social justice movements, and campus protests, contributing to the rich legacy of these institutions.
The Lifting as We Climb Fellowship Program will assist ten paraprofessionals at HBCUs in earning master's degrees in library and information sciences. By providing financial support and mentorship, the project aims to cultivate leadership potential among individuals who provide essential library services but need more formal qualifications, thereby increasing diversity within the library profession.
The On-Demand Leadership Curriculum will be a tailored initiative for HBCU librarians, accessible via hbculibraries.orghttps://hbculibraries.org/. This program will offer flexible and high-quality leadership training to address the diverse needs of library professionals across HBCUs.

More information is attached and additional information is forthcoming. As a friendly reminder, institutions in good standing can participate in these programs. With this funding, we are excited to advance the mission of the HBCU Library Alliance: transform and strengthen our membership by developing leaders, preserving collections, and planning for the future.
Sandra
Sandra Phoenix
Executive Director at HBCU Library Alliancehttp://hbculibraries.org/
Office: (678) 210-5801 ext. 101
Mobile: (404) 702-5854
600 Westridge Parkway, Suite 714, PMB 1100
McDonough, GA 30253
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Email: sphoenix@hbculibraries.org mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org
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Congratulations to the HBCU Library Alliance Team! [cid:image001.png@01DB78A3.1CBD9330] DELISA MINOR HARRIS Director of Library Services John Hope and Aurelia E. Franklin Library | Fisk University [mobilePhone] 615-329-8731<tel:615-329-8731> [emailAddress] dharris@fisk.edu<mailto:dharris@fisk.edu> [website] www.fisk.edu<https://www.fisk.edu/> [address] 1000 17th Ave. North, Nashville, TN 37208 [https://res.public.onecdn.static.microsoft/assets/bookwithme/misc/CalendarPerson20px.png]<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/f51403ed57c04fdf9c6b8fe8c521a8f3@fisk.edu?anonymous&ep=signature> Book time to meet with me<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/f51403ed57c04fdf9c6b8fe8c521a8f3@fisk.edu?anonymous&ep=signature> From: LaTasha Denard <ldenard@hbculibraries.org> Sent: Thursday, February 6, 2025 1:02 PM To: hbcu-libadmin@lists.hbculibraries.org; hbcu-lib@lists.hbculibraries.org Subject: The HBCU Library Alliance Receives $1,000,000 John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Grant to Transform Leadership and Preserve History CAUTION: This email originated from outside the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Greetings Colleagues, It is with great excitement and enthusiasm that we share that the HBCU Library Alliance received a $1,000,000 John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation<http://www.macfound.org/> grant to support our innovative program, "Empowering HBCU Libraries with Civil Rights Preservation, Digital Innovation, and Transformative Professional Development." This funding will enable us to enhance the capabilities of HBCUs in preserving civil rights history and promoting digital literacy. This initiative aims to empower HBCU libraries to serve as vital resources for their communities by focusing on three key areas: * The Student Protest Archives Oral History and Digitization Project will document, preserve, and digitize student-led protests that have impacted HBCUs. Projects at 10-20 HBCUs will capture firsthand accounts of civil rights activism, social justice movements, and campus protests, contributing to the rich legacy of these institutions. * The Lifting as We Climb Fellowship Program will assist ten paraprofessionals at HBCUs in earning master's degrees in library and information sciences. By providing financial support and mentorship, the project aims to cultivate leadership potential among individuals who provide essential library services but need more formal qualifications, thereby increasing diversity within the library profession. * The On-Demand Leadership Curriculum will be a tailored initiative for HBCU librarians, accessible via hbculibraries.org<https://hbculibraries.org/>. This program will offer flexible and high-quality leadership training to address the diverse needs of library professionals across HBCUs. More information is attached and additional information is forthcoming. As a friendly reminder, institutions in good standing can participate in these programs. With this funding, we are excited to advance the mission of the HBCU Library Alliance: transform and strengthen our membership by developing leaders, preserving collections, and planning for the future. Sandra Sandra Phoenix Executive Director at HBCU Library Alliance<http://hbculibraries.org/> Office: (678) 210-5801 ext. 101 Mobile: (404) 702-5854 600 Westridge Parkway, Suite 714, PMB 1100 McDonough, GA 30253 Web: hbculibraries.org<http://hbculibraries.org/> Email: sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org> Seek justice, honor the ancestors, honor the children and those yet to come. [cid:image010.gif@01DB78A3.1CBD9330]<https://www.facebook.com/hbculibraryalliance1/> [cid:image011.gif@01DB78A3.1CBD9330] <https://twitter.com/HBCULibAlliance> [cid:image012.png@01DB78A3.1CBD9330] <https://www.instagram.com/hbculibraryalliance/> [cid:image013.gif@01DB78A3.1CBD9330] <https://hbculibraryalliance.wordpress.com/>