The Minnesota Department of Education - State Library Services received a $7,186,551.51 Formula Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310). The grant will be used to support the goals of Minnesota's five-year plan for FY 2023-2027, which align with the priorities of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). Key focus areas include: 1) building coalitions to increase collective impact and create networks across the state...
The Maine State Library will use a $3.56 million Formula Grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services' Grants to States program to support its five-year plan for fiscal years 2018 through 2022. The plan's goals reflect the purposes and priorities of the Library Services and Technology Act and include expanding library resource sharing and services for all Maine citizens, improving the Maine library workforce through continuing education and professional development...
The State Library of Louisiana will use $3.9 million in funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services' Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) to support its five-year plan for fiscal years 2018 through 2022. The plan's goals reflect the purposes and priorities of the Library Services and Technology Act and include developing a competent, literate citizenry through increased educational opportunities and lifelong reading; encouraging digital and information literacy to decrease the...
The South Dakota State Library will use $1.77 million in formula grant funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services' Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) to support goals outlined in its five-year plan that align with the purposes of the Library Services and Technology Act. Services include professional development for librarians related to LSTA priorities; resources and expertise for local libraries; specialized collections; and facilitating resource sharing, services for...
The Montana State Library will use $1.878 million in funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services' Grants to States program to support its five-year plan for fiscal years 2018 through 2022. The plan's goals align with the purposes of the Library Services and Technology Act and include encouraging collaborative efforts among libraries, establishing a cohesive identity for Montana libraries, designing services that address community needs, expanding internet access statewide, and...
The Montana State Library will use a $2.16 million Formula Grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to support its five-year plan for fiscal years 2023 through 2027. The plan's goals align with the purposes of the Library Services and Technology Act Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) by providing all Montanans with access to library content, services, and information to achieve personal, educational, and professional growth. It also aims to ensure access to technology...
The Maine State Library will use $2,887,333.33 in funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) to support the goals outlined in their five-year plan for fiscal years 2023-2027. The key products and services to be delivered include: Ensuring all Maine residents have equitable access to high-quality information resources through libraries, Maine State Library programs, and statewide resource sharing. Providing the Maine library workforce...
The Maryland State Library Agency will use $4.77 million in funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services' Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) to support its five-year plan for fiscal years 2018 through 2022. The plan's goals align with the purposes of the Library Services and Technology Act and include strengthening libraries' institutional capacity, improving access to information, supporting lifelong learning, and facilitating economic and employment development. Specific...
The Alaska State Library will use $1,939,624.24 in Formula Grant funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services' (IMLS) Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) to support its Five-Year Plan for fiscal years 2023 through 2027. The Plan's goals, which align with the purposes of the Library Services and Technology Act, include providing lifelong learning opportunities and access to content and materials in various formats to all Alaskans, as well as exploring libraries' evolving roles...
The State Library of Iowa will use $3.07 million in Formula Grant funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services' Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) to support its five-year plan for fiscal years 2018 through 2022. The plan's goals reflect the purposes and priorities of the Library Services and Technology Act and aim to provide all Iowans with access to quality information resources and assistance through local libraries. The State Library will support excellent local libraries...