I went to the website, but I can not find where to apply. Does anyone know?
Josephine Dervan wrote:
>
> I just found out about these on Facebook.
>
> Target® team members will improve nearly 2,000 K-12 school libraries this year.
>It's just one more way that Target supports education in your neighborhood and
>nationwide. Check out the video to the right and before-and-after pictures below
>to see the impact Target Volunteers are having on our communities
>
>
>http://sites.target.com/site/en/company/page.jsp?contentId=WCMP04-039414&ref=tgt_adv_XCIC3711&afid=d_facebook&cpng=crlibrarymakeover09&PlaceID=41209661&CreateID=31327056
>
>
> Since 2007, Target Volunteers have improved nearly 2,000 libraries. Most of these
>projects involve Target stores and Distribution Centers donating books through a
>partnership with First Book, and team members volunteering their time to organize,
>clean and brighten libraries. Some libraries with the greatest needs—more than 40
>so far—have received a complete School Library
> Makeover. These libraries underwent a tremendous transformation—featuring larger
>spaces with new carpet, furniture and colors—thanks to the time and talent of
>Target design and construction team members, and with the support of non-profit
>partner Heart of America.
> Target considers several factors in determining which libraries to improve:
> Current physical condition of the library
> Low-income student need
> Enthusiasm and capability of school staff, which includes a paid librarian
> Demonstrated ability to maintain the new library and its collection
> Availability to local community in terms of circulation and events
> Space in which Target designers and construction teams can creatively work
> Proximity to Target store(s)
> The school’s participation in other Target education programs such as Take Charge
>of Education® and Target Field Trip Grants.
>
>
>
> Josephine Dervan, MLS -Adjunct Instructor
> School of Communication and Information
> Rutgers University
> dervan at optonline.net
>
>
> He who has a library and a garden, wants for nothing- Cicero
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