2014-2015 lsta grants for your library october 23, 2013 1
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2014-2015 LSTA GRANTS FOR YOUR LIBRARY
October 23, 2013
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AGENDA
What is LSTA? Website Framework for North Carolina’s LSTA
Program Grant Categories for 2014-2015 a. Project b. EZ c. New EZ
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AGENDA
What is LSTA? Website Framework for North Carolina’s LSTA
Program Grant Categories for 2014-2015 a. Project b. EZ c. New EZ
WHAT IS L S T A?
Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Formula based allotment $4,000,000 ~ Federal $ From Institute of Museum and Library
Services (IMLS) Grants to States Program
State Library distributes through Statewide programs Competitive programs
2013-2014 applications requested $3,241,677
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AGENDA
What is LSTA? Website Framework for North Carolina’s LSTA
Program Grant Categories for 2014-2015 a. Project b. EZ c. New EZ
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WEBS ITE
http://statelibrary.ncdcr.gov/ld/grants/lsta.html
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WEBS ITE , 2014 -2015
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AGENDA
What is LSTA? Website Framework for North Carolina’s LSTA
Program Grant Categories for 2014-2015 a. Project b. EZ c. New EZ
FRAM EWORK
Eligible libraries Reimbursement basis Match is required
2 exceptions Important dates
Letter of Intent - November 1, 2013
All Applications - February 28, 2014
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AGENDA
What is LSTA? Website Framework for North Carolina’s LSTA
Program Grant Categories for 2014-2015 a. Project b. EZ c. New EZ
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2014 -2015 LSTA GRANT CATEGORIES
Project Grants Access & Digitization Literacy & Lifelong Learning
EZ Grants Literacy & Lifelong Learning Planning
New EZ Grants EZ Digitization EZ Innovation
2014 -2015 LSTA GRANT CATEGORIES
Project GrantAccess & Digitizationincrease access
N C library holdings, special collections
digitization projectsRFID
ILS
YOUR QUEST IONS
Access & Digitization Questions Is digitization of analog cassette tapes
an allowable expenditure in this category?
What are the opportunities for partnering with other local organizations?
How can LSTA help us increase our digitization efforts?
2014 -2015 LSTA GRANT CATEGORIES
Project Grant, EZ GrantLiteracy & Lifelong Learning
expand patrons’ ability read, write, and interact
across a range of platforms
promote continuous learning
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2014 -2015 LSTA GRANT CATEGORIES
Project Grants Access & Digitization Literacy & Lifelong Learning
EZ Grants Literacy & Lifelong Learning Planning
New EZ Grants EZ Digitization EZ Innovation
2014 -2015 LSTA GRANT CATEGORIES
EZ GrantEZ Planning – consulting services for
strategic planningspace needs/reallocation
technology planningproject planning
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2014 -2015 LSTA GRANT CATEGORIES
Project Grants Access & Digitization Literacy & Lifelong Learning
EZ Grants Literacy & Lifelong Learning Planning
New EZ Grants EZ Digitization EZ Innovation
*NEW* GRANT CATEGORIES AVA IL ABLE
EZ GrantEZ Digitization
increase library capacity
work with Digital Heritage Center
digitize selected materialslocal interest
special collection
YOUR QUEST IONS
EZ Digitization QuestionsWhat does EZ digitization cover in terms of materials?
The guidelines specify “selected materials” from the library’s genealogy, local history, and other collections
Allowable expenditures are salaries, basic equipment, some outsourcing, minimal travel
Consult Digital Heritage Center http://digitalnc.org/
*NEW* GRANT CATEGORIES AVA IL ABLE
EZ GrantEZ Innovation
creative experimentation
new or different approaches not included in other
categoriesextend libraries’ reach
enhance capacity
*NEW* GRANT CATEGORIES AVA IL ABLE
EZ Innovation Questions How much and what kind of documentation is
required for the EZ Innovation Grant? What are some examples of acceptable ideas
and/or unacceptable projects for the innovation grant?
2014 -2015 LSTA GRANT CATEGORIES
General Questions Is there funding for maker spaces, patron
computers, e-book collection, or fill in the blank?
We are interested in finding out more about grants for NC Cardinal.
What opportunities are available for libraries that do not filter internet access?
How should I keep records/manage grant activities to optimize information for the final report?
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GRANT CATEGORIES AVA IL ABLE
Awarded projects available online
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GRANT CATEGORIES AVA IL ABLE
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