2026 Overcoming Obstacles: Enhancing Access to Professional Development for Solo Librarians Grant Program
Grant Program Overview
This project aims to identify and address the barriers that prevent solo librarians, particularly those in small and rural communities, from accessing professional development opportunities. This planning grant will explore the real-world obstacles these librarians face by gathering insights from subject matter experts, facilitating focus groups, and conducting a national survey. The project will produce a comprehensive report and potential strategies to address these obstacles and improve access for new training options.
The project outcomes will guide library organizations in developing targeted, effective programs that ensure equitable access to professional development and educational opportunities for library staff working solo or with limited staff support.
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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