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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

2007 LSTA Grant Guidelines

Amount of Grant: $200,000 (total amount available in category)

Program Contact:
Mala Muralidharan or Richard Prouty, Library Development Division
(602) 926-3604 or 1-800-255-5841 or mala@lib.az.us or rprouty@lib.az.us

Select an Outcome, or Use as a Model:

• Technology skills improve for people who attend computer-training classes.
• Library users benefit from an enhanced library technology infrastructure.
• Community leaders recognize library technology resources (i.e. e-government, EDIC, medical databases) and library involvement in the development of local technology infrastructure.

Project Requirements:

• File a complete and current technology plan with the State Library/Library Development Division. For a copy of the plan template go to www.lib.az.us/erate/.
• Do not request LSTA funds for projects that could be funded with e-rate funds.

Model Project Products:

• Computer training classes for new or underserved audiences.
• Better computer networks with increased access to bandwidth.
• Promotional technology materials appropriate for local community or business leaders.
• Demographic mapping to address a community issue.

Sample Evaluation Models:

• Conduct a pre- and post-test of participants’ technology skills to indicate they have improved.
• Survey library users to indicate they have benefited from an enhanced library technology.
• Collect testimonials demonstrating that local community leaders are aware of library technology.

Sample Activities:

• A series of computer training classes are offered to the public.
• All county libraries work together to develop programs and materials that promote their technological services to local community member and leaders.
• Develop a portable computer lab for use by all libraries in the county.
• The library and a community group of older residents partner to create a demographic map tracking where elderly residents live.

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Updated:  11/30/2006