Advocates government support for publishing of Canadian materials through grants and book purchases, in order that libraries may enhance their collections of native works. Inclusion of native scholarly works in academic and research libraries is cited as an important example. Interrelationships between library and publisher are encouraged to…

Describes a children's library outreach project employing neighborhood youth which is funded by grants from the Summer Canada Student Employment Program. Grant application procedures, budget preparation and justification, job performance expectations, finances, content of the "Read to Lead" program, and project evaluation are noted. (EJS)