Greater Cincinnati Chapter of the Catholic Library Association
Parish & Community Libraries' Section
Application Requirements for 2011 Material Grant
When funds are available, the Parish Section of the Cincinnati Chapter of the Catholic Library
Association (GCCCLA) will contribute the equivalent of $1,000 in material (books, videos, audios), to a
Parish in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, Ohio, the Dioceses of Covington, or Lexington, Kentucky, which
will open, re-open, or enhance an existing Parish Library/Media Center. These materials will be selected
by the recipient, and will be made available by the Parish Section. Said materials will be donated
providing the GCCCLA is satisfied that the intent of the Parish is to make Scripture and Tradition of the
teachings of the Magisterium of the Roman Catholic Church freely accessible.
If requested, the Parish & Community Libraries' Section will assist recipient parishes on a
continuing basis.
PROCESS for APPLICATION
Submission of a letter on parish letterhead signed by Pastor and Applicant, to the President of GCCCLA
with a copy sent to the Parish Section Chairman, specifying:
• If this a new, renewed, or existing parish library;
• Who will be maintaining the library and membership in the GCCCLA;
• Who will be responsible for expenditures?
CRITERIA for APPROVAL
1. A core collection which imparts or will impart the central teachings of the Roman Catholic
Church.
2. Available funds to continue operation of the Library and membership in GCCCLA.
3. Reasonable accessibility of the library to the public (potential borrowers).
4. The name of the acting librarian (other than the pastor) who is and will continue to be an active
personal member of GCCCLA.
5. Willingness to share what is learned with other parishes through the GCCCLA.
DISBURSEMENT
1. The deadline for applications shall be March 15, 2011. Applications shall be reviewed by Community Libraries Section Committee which will recommend approval or disapproval to the Executive Board of the GCCCLA prior to the Spring Meeting.
2. Presentation of the award(s) shall be made at that time by the Section Chairman. Actual
distribution shall be made after that meeting. All monies must be used by December 31 of the year awarded.
3. Applications shall be reviewed on a first come first served basis. If funds are not available for the current year, applications will be carried over to the following year.
GCCCLA President:
Barb Wesseler
St. Susanna School
513-398-0388
email: wesselerb [at] stsusanna [dot] org
Parish Section Chairman:
Sue Rosebraugh
3322 Columbia Parkway
Cincinnati, Ohio 45226
Phone: 513-871-4575
E-mail: rosebraugh [at] fuse [dot] net
