Denver Public Library

Like many other cities and towns in the United States, Denver's public and school libraries need substantial numbers of new librarians with the skills and knowledge to serve linguistically and culturally diverse communities. Building on the success of two previous similar initiatives, the Denver Public Library will partner with the Colorado Association of Libraries, REFORMA-Colorado, and University of Denver to produce 18 additional librarians with the language skills, experience, and cultural awareness needed to serve these communities. This project will focus particularly on creating new librarians to serve Hispanic communities. IMLS funds will support scholarships to earn master’s degrees in librarianship, including mentoring, professional development and networking opportunities, service learning experiences, and language classes as needed.