Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) (Montana)

 
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    CFDA#

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    Funder Type

    State Government

    IT Classification

    B - Readily funds technology as part of an award

    Authority

    Montana State Library

    Summary

    The Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) authorizes state program grants to state library administrative agencies. These funds are distributed by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to states and territories for the following purposes: LSTA Purposes:

    • Expand services for learning and access to information and educational resources in a variety of formats, in all types of libraries, for individuals of all ages in order to support such individuals' needs for education, lifelong learning, workforce development, and digital literacy skills;
    • Establish or enhance electronic and other linkages and improve coordination among and between libraries and entities, as described in 20 U.S.C. § 9134(b)(6), for the purpose of improving the quality of and access to library and information services;
    • (a) Provide training and professional development, including continuing education, to enhance the skills of the current library workforce and leadership, and advance the delivery of library and information services, and (b) enhance efforts to recruit future professionals to the field of library and information services;
    • Develop public and private partnerships with other agencies and community-based organizations;
    • Target library services to individuals of diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds, to individuals with disabilities, and to individuals with limited functional literacy or information skills;
    • Target library and information services to persons having difficulty using a library and to underserved urban and rural communities, including children (from birth through age 17) from families below the poverty line (as defined by the Office of Management and Budget and revised annually in accordance with 42 U.S.C. § 9902(2)) applicable to the size of family involved;
    • Develop library services that provide all users access to information through local, state, regional, national and international collaborations and networks; and
    • Carry out other activities consistent with the purposes set forth in 20 U.S.C. § 9121, as described in the SLAA's plan. 20 U.S.C. § 9141(a)(1-8).
     

    History of Funding

    None is available.

    Additional Information

    The Montana State Library (MSL) helps all organizations, communities, and Montanans thrive through excellent library resources and services. The following goals were created using a modified Planning for Results process that involved the Network Advisory Council and staff from the Talking Book Library and Library Development Department. Data from the LSTA evaluation report, library community input, and State Librarian feedback were incorporated into the process.


    The goals are in priority order,as determined by members of the Network Advisory Council and staff representatives who first considered the evaluation report, and also conducted an analysis of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT Analysis) facing the library community and the Montana State Library. Members then voted for goals in alignment with the MSL Strategic Framework: foster partnerships; create useful information infrastructure; secure sufficient and sustainable funding; and develop our library community.


    Goals for the 2018-2022 LSTA Plan (http://docs.msl.mt.gov/aboutweb/documents/lsta_5yr_2018_2022.pdf)

    • Goal 1: Collaboration - The Montana State Library encourages, plans, implements, and supports libraries with collaborative efforts.
    • Goal 2: Outreach/Lifelong Learning - The Montana library community speaks in a way that reveals its interconnectedness and establishes a cohesive Montana library” identity that helps community members understand that libraries are for their lives right now as well as for their lifetimes.
    • GOAL 3 – Community Leadership - Librarians, advisory members, and board members listen to their community members to design library services that make a difference in the community while continuing to bridge digital/traditional library services.
    • GOAL 4 – Internet Access - Every Montanan has access to the Internet.
    • Goal 5 - Adequate Support - Library community has adequate and stable support to provide the best library service possible.

    Contacts

    Jennie Stapp

    Jennie Stapp
    1515 E 6th Avenue
    Helena, MT 59620
    (406) 444-3116
     

  • Eligibility Details

    Eligible applicants are Montana public libraries.

    Deadline Details

    For deadline information, please contact the Montana State Library at the information provided in the contact section of this posting.

    Award Details

    Award amounts vary by project area:

    • Montana Shared Catalog (MSC) - LSTA expenditures include position and operating expenses for 2.33 FTE; and vendor migration costs for bringing new libraries on to the shared integrated library system. Approximately $225,000 annually.
    • Montana Library 2 Go (MTLIB2GO) - LSTA expenditures include annual vendor hosting fee for e-content platform, website, and technical support; and costs for adding new libraries to the shared service. Approximately $43,000 annually.
    • Montana Memory Project (MMP) - LSTA expenditures include position and operating expenses for 1 FTE; digitization services for participating organizations; contract expenses for content management and preservation software and storage; and printing. Approximately $97,000 annually.
    • Resource Sharing - LSTA expenditures reduce the cost of physical delivery services for participating libraries through centralized contracts. Approximately $10,000 annually. 
    • OCLC Group Services - LSTA expenditures reduce costs to libraries participating in the Group Services contract held by the State Library. Approximately $60,000 annually.
    • Statewide Consulting & Training - Collaboration - LSTA expenditures include partial position costs for 5 FTE: the Lifelong Learning Librarian, CE Coordinator, and Statewide Consulting Librarians; and training and program supplies. Total FTE position costs and operating expenses equal approximately $364,000, though this also includes staff time devoted to various other projects and will be referenced in subsequent projects.
    • Montana Talking Book Library (MTBL) - LSTA expenditures include position and operating expenses for the 6 FTE of the Talking Book Library; volunteer insurance; printing; program supplies; and 1 database subscription. Approximately $185,000 annually.
    • Ready2Read - LSTA expenditures include partial position and operating expenses of 2 FTE, the Lifelong Learning Librarian and the CE Coordinator (as previously described); as well as the youth services contract and training costs (approximately $20,000 annually).
    • Lifelong Learning Programming and Materials - LSTA expenditures include partial position and operating expenses of 5 FTE, the Lifelong Learning Librarian, CE Coordinator, and Statewide Consulting Librarians (as previously described); as well as program supplies and training costs.
    • Statewide Consulting & Training – Community Education & Outreach - LSTA expenditures include partial position costs and operating expenses of 5 FTE, the Lifelong Learning Librarian, CE Coordinator, and Statewide Consulting Librarians (as previously described); as well as program supplies and training costs.
    • Statewide Consulting & Training – Community Leadership - LSTA expenditures include partial position costs and operating expenses of 5 FTE, the Lifelong Learning Librarian, CE Coordinator, and Statewide Consulting Librarians (as previously described); as well as program supplies and training costs.
    • Statewide Consulting & Training: Broadband Initiatives - LSTA expenditures include partial position cost and operating expenses of 1 FTE (as previously described).
    • Statewide Consulting & Training – Improving local support and services - LSTA expenditures include partial position costs and operating expenses of 4 FTE, the CE Coordinator and Statewide Consulting Librarians (as previously described); as well as program supplies and training costs. 

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