1. 2014-2015 LSTA GRANTS FOR YOUR LIBRARY October 23, 2013 1

2. TODAY’S VOICE Raye Oldham Federal Programs Consultant State Library of North Carolina 919.807.7423 raye.oldham@ncdcr.gov

3. AGENDA  What is LSTA?  Website  Framework for North Carolina’s LSTA Program  Grant Categories for 2014-2015 a. Project b. EZ c. New EZ 3

4. AGENDA  What is LSTA?  Website  Framework for North Carolina’s LSTA Program  Grant Categories for 2014-2015 a. Project b. EZ c. New EZ 4

5. 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

6. AGENDA  What is LSTA?  Website  Framework for North Carolina’s LSTA Program  Grant Categories for 2014-2015 a. Project b. EZ c. New EZ 6

7. WEBSITE 7 http://statelibrary.ncdcr.gov/ld/grants/lsta.html

8. WEBSITE, 2014-2015 8

9. AGENDA  What is LSTA?  Website  Framework for North Carolina’s LSTA Program  Grant Categories for 2014-2015 a. Project b. EZ c. New EZ 9

10. FRAMEWORK  Eligible libraries  Reimbursement basis  Match is required  2 exceptions  Important dates  Letter of Intent - November 1, 2013  All Applications - February 28, 2014

11. AGENDA  What is LSTA?  Website  Framework for North Carolina’s LSTA Program  Grant Categories for 2014-2015 a. Project b. EZ c. New EZ 11

12. 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 12

13. 2014-2015 LSTA GRANT CATEGORIES  Project Grant  Access & Digitization increase access N C library holdings, special collections digitization projects RFID ILS

14. YOUR QUESTIONS  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?

15. 2014-2015 LSTA GRANT CATEGORIES  Project Grant, EZ Grant  Literacy & Lifelong Learning expand patrons’ ability read, write, and interact across a range of platforms promote continuous learning

16. 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 16

17. 2014-2015 LSTA GRANT CATEGORIES  EZ Grant  EZ Planning – consulting services for strategic planning space needs/reallocation technology planning project planning

18. 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 18

19. *NEW* GRANT CATEGORIES AVAILABLE  EZ Grant  EZ Digitization increase library capacity work with Digital Heritage Center digitize selected materials local interest special collection

20. YOUR QUESTIONS  EZ Digitization Questions What 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/

21. *NEW* GRANT CATEGORIES AVAILABLE  EZ Grant  EZ Innovation creative experimentation new or different approaches not included in other categories extend libraries’ reach enhance capacity

22. *NEW* GRANT CATEGORIES AVAILABLE  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?

23. 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?

24. GRANT CATEGORIES AVAILABLE  Awarded projects available online 24

25. GRANT CATEGORIES AVAILABLE 25

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