On behalf of ARSL [Association for Rural & Small Libraries], the following webinar is coming up this Thursday and might be of interest to many of you: Please join us on Thursday for the next #WJwebinar! *Grantseeking for Libraries: Strategies and Tips* Thursday, October 27 at 3:00 Eastern https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/grantseeking-for-libraries-strategies-and-tips.html<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webjunction.org%2Fevents%2Fwebjunction%2Fgrantseeking-for-libraries-strategies-and-tips.html&data=05%7C01%7Clisa.m.shaw%40maine.gov%7C58510085c43846201ed808dab5dae76e%7C413fa8ab207d4b629bcdea1a8f2f864e%7C0%7C0%7C638022249033949569%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=vC4MQ2Z6sNf%2BxtCJ8oQTs3UqzzGoj2Ca5rclaD37Z54%3D&reserved=0> Grant funding provides libraries with the opportunity to offer programs and services to the community which may not fit into the library's regular budget. If the process of evaluating opportunities and applying for a grant feels overwhelming, join us for this webinar to discuss strategies for success that can benefit libraries of all sizes. We'll look at aspects of grant development including mission alignment, how to build organizational support, and submitting a strong application. Funders are often interested in a diverse set of applicants and communities to distribute their funding to, and this session will help you feel more confident and empowered to pursue these opportunities for your library. Presented by: Kendra Morgan, Senior Program Manager, WebJunction; and Steph Harmon, Program Design and Development Manager, WebJunction Find more upcoming sessions: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction.html<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webjunction.org%2Fevents%2Fwebjunction.html&data=05%7C01%7Clisa.m.shaw%40maine.gov%7C58510085c43846201ed808dab5dae76e%7C413fa8ab207d4b629bcdea1a8f2f864e%7C0%7C0%7C638022249033949569%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=DJZrDAo5SenlXZzWDb0lwZ7MivAmTYV05gAgsmNDhh4%3D&reserved=0> See you online! JP Jennifer Peterson OCLC * Community Manager, WebJunction<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webjunction.org%2F&data=05%7C01%7Clisa.m.shaw%40maine.gov%7C58510085c43846201ed808dab5dae76e%7C413fa8ab207d4b629bcdea1a8f2f864e%7C0%7C0%7C638022249033949569%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=riasFoIBLnX2pYjMbycG%2F946HhLup18aRj6hZ3x3DAk%3D&reserved=0> Lisa M. Shaw (Pronouns: she/elle/ella) Maine State Library - Library Development Rural & Small Libraries/Workforce Development Specialist 64 State House Station Augusta ME 04333-0064 (207) 747-8717 (mobile) [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> https://www.maine.gov/msl/libs/index.shtml http://www.linkedin.com/in/lisanealshaw/ https://www.ala.org/pla/initiatives/workforce Current Reads: Music, The Brain, and Ecstasy [Robert Jourdain]; The Turn of the Key [Ruth Ware] Current Tunes: "Turbulence" [ATEEZ]; "DNA" [BTS] Dator's Law: "Any useful statement about the future should at first seem ridiculous." [Jim Dator]