St. Catherine University

The College of St. Catherine, partnering with the St. Paul Public Library, will create an educational model through the development of a curriculum, best practices, and a communication component. This program will provide opportunities in the field of library service for historically underrepresented communities. Individuals with no library experience, as well as entry-level and paraprofessional staff will be educated and exposed to the functioning of urban public libraries, and thirty will graduate with a certificate in Urban Public Library Services. Match: 363,573