Broward Public Library Foundation (African American Research Library and Cultural Center)

The Broward County Library's African American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC) will leverage a variety of partnerships to initiate the Sankofa Project to improve the specialized knowledge and skills of its employees. Funds will support a robust program including mini-workshops presented by visiting scholars; research fellowships; the hiring of a part-time curator to develop exhibits and assist with collaborative programming; and supplies and materials to support the ongoing process of collections digitization. The enhancement of staff expertise in the care and management of diverse collections will increase the center's ability to process materials so that they are more readily accessible to the public. Staff members will also participate in staff exchanges with other institutions and relevant professional conferences to enrich their professional growth.