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FY2009 LIBRARY SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY ACT GRANT OFFERINGS |
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FY2009 GENERAL GRANT PROCESS
FY2009 GRANT OFFERINGS IN SYNC WITH TECHNOLOGY
This grant offering provides libraries the opportunity to improve library services for their patrons by developing programs or services that integrate new technologies or significant equipment. This offering allows for the purchase of computers, significant equipment (capital outlay), and software or technology enhancements to be used in creating or delivering library programming or services with justification based on patron need. Applications must define a patron based need with a program, service or activity driving the reason for the new equipment or technology. Preference will be given to applicants that leverage community support for the project. This grant is not for library materials, supplies or subscriptions including books in any format, E-book-readers or personal devices such as iphones, GPS, ipods, MP3 players, or Amazon Kindle or subscriptions to E-Resources. The Illinois State Library anticipates that if funds are available, a grant offering similar to this may be offered for three grant cycles, FY09, FY10 and FY11. A library agency will only be eligible to receive grant funding in this category once during the three-year cycle. THE VALUE OF RESOURCE SHARING
When libraries add their holdings to an online consortium, the catalogs of multiple libraries are linked together and this greatly increases patrons' access to library resources across the state. Many of the cooperative automated catalogs are interactive and allow patrons to place their own holds for materials. But before any of this can happen, libraries must have their materials included in the cooperative automated catalog. Library agencies may apply to advance resource sharing for the citizens of Illinois. There are two options for this grant category:
DIGITAL IMAGING
This grant offering will assist libraries in providing greater access to collections through the creation of Internet ready electronic versions of digital images. There are three options for FY09 digital imaging projects:
This grant cycle has special emphasis to digitize valuable unique collections in Illinois that address local and Illinois history and resources. Applications for projects in other subject areas will be considered based on significance, as documented and justified in the grant application. Digital files and their associated metadata records created during the grant period must be submitted to the Illinois Digital Archives (IDA). RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
This grant offering provides the opportunity to conduct research and development on topics that have the potential to improve and create new library practices, resources, programs, and services for library patrons statewide. Results are expected to have statewide benefit and as such, statewide collaboration is expected. Applications must address at least one purpose of LSTA. Applications should propose research projects based on Illinois, national or international library standards and explore best practices for Illinois libraries to serve the residents of Illinois. Research proposals should pose a question and explain how the question will be investigated, how the data will be gathered and analyzed, and how the results will be evaluated and disseminated. The results of the research must be of broad benefit to the Illinois library community. Preference is for applicants to use outcome-based evaluation to quantify findings. RESOURCES FOR GRANT PROJECTS Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) Grant recipients must comply with the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) if LSTA funds are used to purchase computers or Internet access (i.e.: to pay an Internet Service Provider). For an overview of CIPA and additional resources, click here. All applications submitted by public libraries, public schools, and consortia that include public libraries and public schools must attach the signed CIPA certification to certify compliance with the Children's Internet Protection Act. See page 10 of the application. REVIEW OF LSTA APPLICATIONS This is a competitive grant application and review process. Each LSTA grant application must stand on its own merit. The staff at the Illinois State Library and teams of reviewers will evaluate all applications using the ">Review Rubic. Final recommendations for funding are made by the Illinois State Library with the grant awards subject to approval by the Secretary of State and State Librarian. The Illinois Long Range Plan for the Use of LSTA Funds 2008 - 2012 The Illinois State Library has an IMLS-approved five-year plan outlining use of the federal LSTA funds. These programs support the LSTA goals, which are to:
The five-year plan for Illinois may be reviewed at: The Strategic Plan for Technology and Telecommunications: Action Plan for FY09 A minimum of 40% of the total funding available for competitive Library Services & Technology Act grants will be allocated for projects that address the Strategic Plan for Technology and Telecommunications: Action Plan for FY09 and lead to models that can be replicated in other locales. Best Practices for Creating Digital Files Any digital files created as a result of any grant project, and the associated metadata records, must be submitted to the Illinois Digital Archives (IDA). Applicants must adhere to the IDA digital imaging guidelines. http://www.idaillinois.org/cdm4/guidelines/ MARC Records Any MARC records created, as a result of any grant project, must be added to OCLC WorldCat. http://www.oclc.org/support/documentation/localholdings/primer/holdingsprimer.pdf |
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