Article: OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY RECEIVES INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES GRANT TO HELP PUBLIC AND SCHOOL LIBRARIANS ACQUIRE NEW MULTICULTURAL SKILLS AND PERSPECTIVES

NORFOLK, Va., June 29 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news release:

Old Dominion University will begin developing a continuing education center this fall where public and school librarians can acquire new multicultural skills and perspectives.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), on June 17, awarded ODU a three-year grant of $661,154 to create the Children and Youth Services Center. The grant is being matched with $533,703 from the university, which includes funding from the state Department of Education and indirect-cost contributions from ODU's Office of Distance Learning.

The university was among 33 institutions selected to receive one of the IMLS Laura ...

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