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

TODAY ’S VO ICE

Raye OldhamFederal Programs ConsultantState Library of North Carolina919.807.7423raye.oldham@ncdcr.gov

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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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