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Library Services and Technology Act - LSTA
Introduction to LSTA - www.michigan.gov/lsta
The Library of Michigan distributes federal funds received under the Museum and Library Services Act of 2003, incorporating the Library Services and Technology Act of 1996 (LSTA), to support statewide initiatives and competitive grant programs.
Through the legislation, the Institute for Museum and Library Services, an independent federal agency, provides grants to State Library Administrative Agencies to improve and support library, museum and information services. LSTA outlines two broad priorities for funding:
  1. to encourage activities that use technology for information sharing among libraries and between libraries and other community agencies;
  2. to support programs that make library resources more accessible to urban and rural localities, low-income residents, and others having difficulty using library services.
LSTA Listserv
The LSTA list is for the discussion of the Library Services and Technology Act, from grant program and funding announcements by the Library of Michigan staff to questions about the competitive grant program and comments on the five-year state plan.LSTA listserv

LSTA 2008

• What's New for the LSTA Program
The Library Services & Techology Act Michigan Report for 2007 is now here. This annual report details the use of LSTA funds in Michigan for FY 07.

If you have questions regarding LSTA in Michigan, please contact Karren Reish at kreish@michigan.gov or (517) 241-0021.

Modeling the Future

• Modeling the Future
The Library of Michigan announces the Modeling the Future competitive grant program. Modeling the Future replaces the previous competitive program and has several important changes. Please review the program FAQ for a overview of the new program. You can find further information in the Program Handbook listed below. Application workshops will be scheduled in August in response to this year's Intent to File forms. Grant applications will be due December 1, 2008.

Modeling the Future (MTF) Documents

MTF Grant Program FAQ
MTF Grant Program Handbook
MTF Grant Program Intent to File Form editable PDF
MTF Grant Program Intent to File Form Word file
MTF Grant Program Application Packet
MTF Grant Program Timeline

MTF Grant Editable Application ONLY - Word file
MTF Grant Application Budget Sheet ONLY - Excel file
Instructions are in the Application Packet.

LSTA in Michigan

• 2007-2012 LSTA Five-Year Plan
IMLS Five-Year Plan Acceptance Letter

Copies of the LSTA 5 year plan is now availableLSTA Five-Year Plan for Michigan, October 2007 through September 2012

• LSTA Advisory Council

Resources

• Outcome Based Evaluation Resources from IMLS
Check links to detailed content on the left and right sides of the page.

• LSTA Toolkit
An outcome based evaluation wizard with tools for data collection and analysis from the Florida Department of State.

• Shaping Outcomes Online Course
A moderated online course on outcome based evaluation from Indiana University. Sessions are offered at regular intervals.

• Outcome Based Training Manual
An online manual and presentation from the New York State Library on outcome based evaluation.

• National Leadership Grant Project Planning: A Tutorial

• Primary Source IMLS Monthly E-mail Newsletter

• Tips for Writing an LSTA Grant Proposal

• Community Analysis Resources

• Michigan Library Statistical Report

• Sources for Michigan Statistics

• A Focus on Evaluation: A Stakeholder Evaluation Handbook

Previous LSTA Fiscal Years

• Previous LSTA Fiscal Years
LSTA information for fiscal years 2000-2007


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