2026 Overcoming Obstacles: Enhancing Access to Professional Development for Solo Librarians Grant Program
Grant Program Overview
This project will identify and address the barriers that prevent solo librarians, especially those in small and rural communities, from effectively accessing professional development. Through a planning grant, the team will gather insights from subject matter experts, facilitate focus groups, and conduct a national survey to understand the real-world obstacles.
The project will produce a data-driven report and actionable strategies to expand access to training for solo and minimally staffed libraries, guiding library organizations in designing targeted programs that ensure more equitable professional development opportunities and access.
This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services [RE-259035-OLS-25].
Grant Program Participants
This effort will be directed by a team of knowledgeable advisors and experts in this area. Learn more about each group below:
Publications
About the Institute of Museum of Library Services
The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation's libraries and museums. We advance, support, and empower America's museums, libraries, and related organizations through grantmaking, research, and policy development. IMLS envisions a nation where individuals and communities have access to museums and libraries to learn from and be inspired by the trusted information, ideas, and stories they contain about our diverse natural and cultural heritage. To learn more, visit www.imls.gov and follow us on Facebook and X.
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