California Harwood Public Innovators Lab for Public Libraries | Spring 2018
Ontario Hilton DoubleTree Hotel | May 9-11, 2018
Application Form (For Planning and Reference Only)
Please note: This form is for planning and reference purpose only.Libraries should apply to attend the Lab using the SurveyMonkey link on the California State Library website:
Application Information
For this application, libraries will apply by jurisdiction. Successful applicants will designate up to four staff members, volunteers, and/or partners to attend the Lab.The State Library will provide hotel accommodations and will reimburse travel costs up to $300.
We ask applicants to commit ongoing resources towards implementing the Harwood practice at their libraries. Libraries will be expected to create an action plan for Turning Outward to their communities and participate in coaching calls and California’s Harwood community of practice following the event.
Apply online by Wednesday, March 7, 2018.
Please be aware that in SurveyMonkey you must fill out the entire application in one session. We strongly suggest that you prepare your application using this document before completing and submitting your application online.
Applicants will be notified by no later than Wednesday, March 21, 2018
This project is supported by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.
Application Questions
- Applicant Information
Library jurisdiction name:
Contact person for this application:
Contact email:
Contact phone:
- Have representatives from your library previously attended a Harwood Public Innovators Lab?
- No, we are new to the Harwood practice.
- Yes, but we are in need of a refresher to get started.
- Yes, we are currently implementing the Harwood practice and looking to train more staff.
- Why is your library interested in participating in the Harwood Lab? What do you hope to gain from it?
- Please enter names and contact information for the staff/volunteers/community partners who will represent your library at the Lab. You must choose at least two representatives to attend and you may choose up to four.
- Please explain why these people have been chosen to represent your library.
- Engaged and supportive leadership will be a major factor in the success of the Harwood practice in your library. Please provide an explanation of how your library leaders will provide ongoing support for those attending the lab to share what they learn and engage others in implementing the Harwood practice at your library.
- Please enter your library director’s name, title, and contact information. Submission of this application indicates your director’s approval and support for your library’s participation in this project.
Thank you for applying!
The Harwood Public Innovation for California's Public Libraries project is supported by the U.S. Institute for Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.