Request for Proposals: Licensed Library Media Specialist Census

The following memo provides information related to the one-time multicounty, multi-type (MCMT) Licensed Library Media Specialist Appropriation. 

Statute Reference: Laws of MN 2023, chapter 55, article 9, section 18, subd. 5

(a) For aid to multicounty, multitype library systems to increase the number of licensed library media specialists:

$ 1,000,000 ..... 2024

$ 0 ..... 2025

(b) The aid awarded under this subdivision must be used for activities associated with increasing the number of licensed library media specialists, including but not limited to conducting a census of licensed library media specialists currently working in Minnesota schools, conducting a needs-based assessment to identify gaps in licensed library media specialist services, providing professional development opportunities for licensed library media specialists, and providing tuition support to candidates seeking to attain school library media specialist licensure.

(c) This is a onetime appropriation.

Opens for submissions on Oct. 15, 2023. Submissions due by Nov. 15, 2023. Please email rfp@selco.info to submit a proposal or ask questions.