Librarian's Handbook for Seeking, Writing, and Managing Grants
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Overview
A comprehensive book that covers the full spectrum of the grant process, Librarian's Handbook for Seeking, Writing, and Managing Grants is designed to provide all the information necessary for librarians and educators to become effective members of grant-development and management teams. Written in an easy-to-understand, succinct format, it will be invaluable even for those with little or no background knowledge and regardless of the size or type of library or information center.
Recognizing that grants are developed through a sequential process, the volume focuses on the fundamental components of grant planning, grant writing, and grant management. Readers will learn to identify potential federal and state funding sources, organize and manage the proposal development process, do research, and establish and encourage participation on local development teams. They will also learn about specific aspects of grant management, such as budget and finance monitoring; hiring; research compliance and policies; sub-agreements and partnership forms; and reporting requirements.
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781591588702 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Academic |
| Publication date: | 05/18/2011 |
| Pages: | 336 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.10(w) x 9.20(h) x 1.00(d) |
| Age Range: | 18 Years |
About the Author
Stacey L. Bowers is the Outreach and Access Services librarian for the Westminster Law Library in the Sturm College of Law at the University of Denver.
Christopher Hudson is the project coordinator for the Law Librarianship Fellows Program at the University of Denver that is funded by the Institute for Museum and Library Services.
Claire Williamson is the Outreach Center coordinator for the Law Librarianship Fellows Program at the University of Denver that is funded by the Institute for Museum and Library Services.
Joanne Patrick is the administrator for the Westminster Law Library in the Sturm College of Law at the University of Denver.
Table of Contents
Preface xi
Introduction xv
Part 1 Grant Development 1
1 Planning: The Core of Proposal Development 3
Planning Defined 5
The Rationale for Planning 6
Readiness for Planning 7
Historical Commitment to Planning 10
The Reward System for Staff Contributions 10
Culture and Complexity of the Organization 11
Rate of Growth 12
Financial Resources 14
Ready Reference Handbooks and Tools 14
Access and Availability of Information 15
Willingness to Take Risks 16
General Guidelines for the Predevelopment Planning Process 16
Calculating the Funding Potential 18
Managing Proposal Development 19
Selecting Partner Organizations 19
Calendar Development 28
Planning Meetings 33
Initial Planning Meeting 34
Conceptual Design Meeting 35
Working Meetings 35
Decisions Relating to Proposal Preparation 35
Writing and Editing Issues 37
Document Formatting Issues 39
2 Project Design 41
Needs Statement 42
Context of the Problem 43
Justification for the Project 44
Aspect to be Addressed 44
The Importance of a Lucid Mission Statement 44
Project Goal Development 45
The Relationship of the Goal and Objectives 47
Conceptual Design of the Project 50
Preliminary Checklists 50
Methodologies 50
The Dynamic Process Underlying Project Design 53
Laying the Groundwork for a Collaborative Effort 53
Steps to Prepare the Project Design 54
Project Management 58
Establishing an Advisory Group 59
Orientation for the Advisory Group 60
Parental Involvement with the Project 60
3 Project Narrative 65
Proposal Functions 66
Components of the Proposal 67
Cover Sheet (Face Sheet) 70
Abstract 70
Table of Contents 71
Introduction 71
Needs Assessment 71
Goals, Objectives, and Activities 72
Service Programs 74
Evaluation Design and Research Implications 75
Dissemination of Findings, Results, and Products 77
Plan for Continued Support (Sustainability) 78
Budget 78
Appendices 80
Letter of Transmittal 80
Proposal Writing, Design, and Organizational Guidelines 81
4 Project Personnel 85
Project Staffing Requirements 85
Requirements from the Funding Agency 87
Requirements from the Applicant 90
Capabilities Statements for Key Project Personnel 90
Principal Investigator (or Project Director) 93
Support Staff 94
Local Personnel Available to the Project 94
Library Administrators 94
Librarians in Public Library and Academic Library Settings 97
School Librarians 98
Instructional Personnel 98
Parents 99
5 Project Evaluation 101
Overview of the Evaluation Process 102
Evaluation Methods 102
Formative Evaluation 103
Summative Evaluation 104
The Basics of Evaluation 106
Selecting an Evaluator 127
Internal Evaluation Teams 127
External Evaluation Teams 132
Planning the Evaluation 132
Analyzing Evaluation Data 136
Writing the Evaluation Report 137
Executive Summary 137
Formative Evaluation 137
Summative Evaluation 138
6 Budget Development 141
The Role of the Budget 142
Budget Preparation 143
Ground Rules for Budget Preparation 144
Identify the Costs 145
Drafting the Budget 147
Reviewing the Budget 163
Additional Budgeting Considerations 163
The Influence of Funding Agencies on Budget Formatting 163
Budget Adjustments and Amendments 164
Subcontracts 164
7 Appendices 167
The Roles of Appendices 167
Grant Compliances and Assurances 168
Demographic Data and Community Descriptions 170
Profiles of Participating Institutions 170
Curriculum Vitae and Job Descriptions 170
Standards, Benchmarks, and Academic Achievement 173
Literature Review, "Best Practices," and Models 173
Letters of Commitment and Letters of Support 179
Bibliography of Resources Consulted 180
Part 2 Implementation and Management 183
8 After the Proposal 185
Activities Between the Submission and Decision 186
Strategies for Successful Grant Recipients 187
Strategies for Organizations Failing to Obtain Grant Funding 189
Poor Grantmanship Practices 190
The Narrative 190
The Budget 191
The Details 192
Resubmitting the Proposal 193
9 Implementing the Project 195
Getting Started: Celebrate, Praise, and Communicate 195
Notifying Partners 197
Accepting the Award 199
Review Project Award Information and Documents Provided by the Grantor 200
The Project Handoff 200
Acceptance Paperwork 201
Internal Accounts and Fiscal Paperwork 201
Staffing and Training 201
Hiring Project Personnel 204
Employees, Consultants, and Volunteers 207
Developing Position Descriptions 209
Advertising the Position 211
The Interview Process 213
Developing Interview Questions 214
After the Hiring Decision Is Made 217
Setting Up the Project Office 218
Announcing the Grant Award 219
Internal Promotion of the Grant Award 219
Traditional Ways of Promoting the Grant Project 219
Web Sites and Other Electronic Publications 220
Online Surveys 220
Promoting the Grant Project Using Social Media 221
Building an Online Community to Support the Grant Project 222
Overlooked Opportunities to Promote the Grant Project 222
10 Managing the Project Day-to-Day 225
Organizational Structure: The Big Picture 225
Roles and Responsibilities: The Details 227
Operations 230
Managing People 231
Management Styles 231
Leadership and Team Building 234
Deadlines, Calendars, and Timelines 235
Planning for the Unexpected 249
11 Project Accountability 253
Fiscal Management 254
Accounting and Financial Management 255
Budget Modifications 260
Cost Share 262
Legal Overview and Issues 267
Components of a Contract 269
Contract Terms and Their Importance 270
General Contract Tips 272
Grants versus Contracts 272
Specific Types of Agreements in the Grant Context 273
Project Evaluation 282
Conducting Evaluations 283
Writing Project Reports 284
Deliverables 286
12 Project Closeout 289
Glossary of Grant Terms 291
Bibliography 299
Index 305