LITERACY & LIFELONG LEARNING
Discover the transformative changes in the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) with our new grant program aimed at enhancing literacy and lifelong learning in communities. Hosted by the State Library of North Carolina, this session will cover the motivations behind LSTA's updates, the similarities and differences from the prior program, and the exciting opportunities that lie ahead. Join us for a detailed agenda, and get your questions answered by our experts, Cal Shepard and Raye Oldham. Together, we can strengthen community learning and literacy initiatives!
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LITERACY & LIFELONG LEARNING A NEW LSTA GRANT PROGRAM Hosted by the STATE LIBRARY OF NORTH CAROLINA
TODAY’S VOICES Cal Shepard State Librarian Raye Oldham Federal Programs Consultant
AGENDA • Context • Why did LSTA change? • How is it the same? • How is it different? • WIIFM? • Your questions
CONTEXT • What is LSTA? Library Services and Technology Act • Why? To stimulate use of local funds • How? Statewide programs and sub-grants
WHY DID LSTA CHANGE? • New Five Year Plan • Emphasis on Collaboration/Partnerships • New Opportunities • OK to fail • Key is what you learned
THE SAME • EZ and Project Grants • Eligible Libraries • Timeline • Match is required • Reimbursement basis http://statelibrary.ncdcr.gov/ld/grants/lsta/13_14/AnnPlan2013-14.pdf
DIFFERENT • Focus on Partnerships & Collaboration • Increased EZ Grant Max • Decreased Match • Public School Partners
WIIFM? • Improved opportunities for your • Library • Community • Current Users • Future Users • Strengthens position of library • Anchor institution • Valuable expertise • Connections in community
YOUR QUESTIONS • Where can I find the application deadlines and requirements and the reporting requirements? • Can part of the match be in-kind staff time? • What is the minimum and maximum amount of funds that can be requested? Does this grant require matching funds?
ON THE WEB http://statelibrary.ncdcr.gov/ld/grants/lsta.html
YOUR QUESTIONS Can you provide examples.… ? • Check the grant purpose and Goal #3 • Describe literacy • Describe lifelong learning
YOUR QUESTIONS • Does this category cover literacy projects for preschool-age children? • Do projects related to senior citizens fall in this category? • How can libraries encourage a culture of learning?
YOUR QUESTIONS Is it allowable to • Purchase materials that will be given to people, like literacy texts or workbooks? • Buy materials for beginning readers? • Hire experts in adult education to conduct a series of classes for senior citizens? • Buy technology for senior living facilities, such as e-readers, laptops for teaching computer classes, etc.?
STILL AHEAD Four Workshops • November 14 - Murfreesboro • November 27 - Asheville • November 30 - Goldsboro • December 5 - Winston-Salem http://statelibrary.ncdcr.libcal.com/trainstation#!/month/2012/10
CONTACT US Raye Oldham State Library of North Carolina Federal Programs Consultant raye.oldham@ncdcr.gov 919-807-7423 Cal Shepard State Library of North Carolina State Librarian cal.shepard@ncdcr.gov 919-807-7410