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Betler awarded grad school tuition reimbursement grant

By Kim Saylor Brannock

Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives (KDLA), an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet (EWDC), has awarded tuition reimbursement grants to five Kentucky public library staff members to support their pursuit of graduate library science degrees. Among the recipients is Samantha Betler who works at Casey County Public Library.

"I am very pleased that we are able to offer these grants to library staff statewide. Libraries are a part of the essential infrastructure of our communities, and having well-trained and educated library staff ensures that the citizens of the commonwealth receive the information they require and the level of service they deserve," said Terry Manuel, commissioner of KDLA, state librarian, and archives and records administrator.

Each grant provides up to $2,000 per semester through spring 2022, and is contingent upon achievement of a final grade of A or B for each course. The staff members agree to continue working in Kentucky public libraries for at least 12 months after obtaining their degrees.



Funding for the grants came from the Institute of Museum and Library Services' (IMLS) Grants to States Program, the largest source of federal funding support for library services in the United States.

Recipients were chosen through a competitive application process. Graduate School Tuition Reimbursement Grants were awarded to the following recipients:
  • Samantha Betler, Casey County Public Library,
  • Sarah Choate, Jessamine County Public Library,
  • Holly Howard, Bath County Memorial Library,
  • Matthew Jaeger, McCracken County Public Library and
  • Angela Mullins, Johnson County Public Library.
KDLA provides equitable access to quality library and information resources and services, as well as helps public agencies ensure that legislatively mandated documentation of government programs is created, efficiently maintained and made accessible.


This story was posted on 2021-01-30 08:32:45
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