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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:

to encourage activities that use technology for information sharing among libraries and between libraries and other community agencies;
to support programs that make library resources more accessible to urban and rural localities, low-income residents, and others having difficulty using library services.

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

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 2009

• What's New for the LSTA Program
The Library Services & Techology Act Michigan Report for 2009 is now available.

The MeL Study report is in! We learned a great deal about how the general public, library users and staff use libraries and MeL. Thank you for your participation. The study data will help us continue improving the Michigan eLibrary.

MeL Study Introduction
MeL Study Final Report
What is the MeL Study Presentation

If you would like more detailed data, including data by region, please contact Karren Reish at 517-241-0021 or reishk@michigan.gov.

The Modeling the Future subgrant program will not be funded for FY 2011. The Library of Michigan's primary goal in our Five-Year Plan for 2007 through 2012 is to "increase equity of information access and library resources by providing basic statewide access to information and resources..." The Michigan eLibrary, with its constituent parts of the databases and MeLCat, best meets this goal. In these difficult economic times, we feel continuing full support of these areas is the best use of Michigan's LSTA funds. We have found broad approval of this priority in previous surveys and focus groups and appreciate the support we receive for MeL. We hope to return to the subgrant program in the future. In the meantime, please look for the current Modeling the Future grant manuals to be available this fall from our grantees for your use.

Modeling the Future

• Modeling the Future
Modeling the Future is the LSTA competitive grant program. You can find further information in the Program Handbook listed below. In fiscal years that grants are offered, eligible libraries may begin the application process by submitting an Intent to File by the last business day of June. Funding is not available for FY 2011. The press release for the FY 2009 program details current grantees and their projects. Decisions about the availability of grants for FY 2012 will be announced in the spring of 2011.

• Modeling the Future (MTF) Informational Documents
MTF Grant Program FAQ
MTF Grant Program Handbook
MTF Grant Program Timeline

• Modeling the Future (MTF) Application Documents
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 Editable Application ONLY - Word file
MTF Grant Application Budget Sheet ONLY - Excel file
Instructions are in the Application Packet.

• Modeling the Future (MTF) Administration Documents
MTF Grant Administration Handbook
MTF Project Manual Outline

FORMS:
MTF Reimbursement Request Invoice Summary - Excel
MTF Reimbursement Request Invoice Summary - Word
MTF Timekeeping Report Form
MTF Travel Reimbursement Form
MTF Equipment Inventory Form
MTF Record of Professional Services Form
MTF Interim Report
MTF Final Narrative Report
MTF Change in Key Personnel Form
MTF Grant Project Revision Form

LSTA in Michigan

• Library Services & Technology Act Michigan Report for 2009 PDF icon

• LSTA Fact Sheet for Federal FY 2009 PDF icon

• LSTA Five-Year Plan for Michigan, October 2007 through September 2012 PDF icon

• 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 2003-2008


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