John Cotton Dana Development Grant Raised to $5000

Contact: Fred Reuland

Marketing Specialist, LAMA/ALA

(312) 280-5032

freuland@ala.org

For Immediate Release,

February 19, 2008

John Cotton Dana Development Grant Raised to $5000

The H.W. Wilson Company, sponsor of the John Cotton Dana Library Public Relations Award since 1946, has increased the cash prize that comes with the award by $2,000. Libraries that receive the JCD Award this year will enjoy a $5,000 development grant.



The John Cotton Dana Award is one of the most coveted accolades among libraries, an honor that cuts across boundaries of library type and size. Named for librarian John Cotton Dana (1856-1929), the award celebrates Dana's vision of the library as a beacon for the building of community through the public affairs programs that strengthen bonds between libraries and citizens. For more on the JCD Award, visit www.hwwilson.com/jcdawards.



The John Cotton Dana Award is administered by the Library Administration and Management Association (LAMA), a division of the American Library Association. The mission of the Library Administration and Management Association (www.ala.org/lama).