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Thirty Libraries Awarded LSTA Technology GrantsA total of $225,000 in LSTA Technology sub-grants has been awarded to thirty Indiana libraries. This year, the State Library increased the funding to aid public libraries working to meet upcoming technology requirements in the new public library standards. Forty-three libraries applied for the grants, requesting more than $328,000 in grant funds. Grants were distributed between 26 public libraries, two academic libraries, and two school media centers. The 2010 LSTA Technology grants will fund the purchase of 167 computers, of which 37 will be designated for youth, and nine wireless access points. Grants will also be used to create or update eight library computer labs, four of which will be mobile laptop labs. The applications were reviewed by members of the Indiana State Library Advisory Council and State Library staff. Applications for grant opportunities (Innovative Library Technology Grant & Information Access for the Unserved Grant) with rolling deadlines are accepted year round. For more information about these opportunities and the LSTA program, contact Virginia Vought at (317) 234-6550 or vvought@library.in.gov. Libraries Invited to Participate in Snapshot Day
Library Snapshot Day provides a way for libraries of all types across Indiana to show what happens each day in their libraries. How many books are checked out? How many people receive help in finding a job? Doing their taxes? Doing their homework? This initiative provides an easy means to collect statistics, photos and stories that will enable library advocates to prove the value of their libraries to decision-makers and increase public awareness. Libraries of all types are invited to participate in "Snapshot of Indiana Libraries." To register, email snapshot@library.IN.gov and include the name of your library, and the name and contact information of the person coordinating the effort at your library. IMLS, History Channel Team on Contests for Libraries
"These contests are exciting opportunities to promote learning about American history and explore our nation's diverse heritage," said Marsha Semmel, Acting Director of IMLS. "We are delighted that HISTORYTM is reaching out to the nation's libraries to encourage a community dialogue about America's past." More information about the library outreach comment and the student video contest are available at history.com. ------------------------------- |
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