Humanities program to revitalize economic and civic life

FAIN: ZPA-284318-22

La Casa del Libro, Inc. (San Juan, PR 00901-1518)
Karen Cana-Cruz (Project Director: May 2021 to October 2024)

Rehiring staff at Puerto Rico’s La Casa del Libro Book Museum and Special Library (LCDL) to catalog, organize, and provide access to its unique collections.

La Casa del Libro Book Museum & Special Library (LCDL) seeks funding to re-install positions adversely impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. LCDL proposes a project to improve collection organization, strengthen the cataloging, enhance collection care, and provide access to our historic collections. LCDL will pay particular attention to its collections that explore America's Story from the perspective of under-represented communities dealing with racial justice and inequality. We want to restore the full-time position of the Special Collections Librarian, create a position of a part-time educator to continue sharing the collection, continue the educational program, and provide access to it. The activities generated by these positions will support LCDL’s mission in preserving our collections and delivering access to cultural education.