Both of these books are available at public libraries. This book provides information on the nature of the industry, employment, working conditions, occupations in the industry, training and advancement, earnings, and outlook. This publication is intended as a companion to the Occupational Outlook Handbook. For more information about Guard training or for referral to Institute staff members, contact the number listed. The Literature Program assists individual creative writers and literature translators, encourages wider audiences for contemporary literature, and assists non-profit literary organizations.
Fellowships enable writers and translators to set aside time for writing and research.
Publishing grants provide assistance to literary magazines, small presses, and various distribution projects. Grants are also available to support residencies for writers to allow them to interact with their public. Literary centers may request funds but must offer a regular format of readings, workshops, and technical assistance for writers. This division serves as a principle focus with regard to health professions education, practice, and service research, in the fields of dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, public health, and allied health professions. It supports and conducts programs, surveys, and studies to analyze and improve the quality, development, organization, utilization, and credentialing of personnel in these fields.