CENTENNIAL EXPERIENCE

2008 LSTA Grant Guidelines

Program Contact:
Richard Prouty, rprouty@lib.az.us, (602) 926-3367

Select one of these three project models as the basis for your project. Projects dealing with local collections and materials are especially encouraged. You may augment the description, outcome and evaluation, but grant reviewers will consider how carefully you are able to meet the criteria outlined here. Please consider applying to be a Centennial Project; more information is available at www.azcentennial.gov.

Centennial Programming:
Description: Libraries work with other community organizations to create educational, enriching and exciting ways to appreciate Arizona’s history and explore its future via Centennial projects and plans.

Outcome: Arizonans learn about the history, culture and positioning for the future as part of the Centennial.

Evaluation: Surveys indicate that Arizonans have increased their understanding and appreciation of the state via Centennial projects and plans.

Centennial Exhibits:
Description: Libraries collaborate with staff of local organizations to mount rotating exhibits on the historic and evolving culture of the community.

Outcome: Libraries establish relationships and partner to create new community resources and outreach programs while working on Centennial projects.

Evaluation: The number of collaborative historic and cultural exhibits increases, and libraries document their efforts to collaborate.

Local Centennial Projects:
Description: Libraries launch local initiatives that demonstrate their ability to astutely and capably create community partnerships and position libraries as centers of community life.

Outcome: Arizonans view libraries as vital and valuable parts of the community as a results of Centennial experiences.

Evaluation: Public opinion surveys shows the public recognizes the importance of libraries to community life.

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Updated: 12/27/2008