LIFESPAN LEARNING

2008 LSTA Grant Guidelines

Program Contact:
Janet Ball, jball@lib.az.us, (602) 926-3367
Holly Henley, hhenley@lib.az.us, (602) 926-3366

Select one of these five project models as the basis for your project. You may augment the description, outcome and evaluation, but grant reviewers will consider how carefully you are able to meet the criteria outlined here.

Lifespan Learning Programming:
Description: Libraries develop programs and services to enhance the skills, interests and information needs of users across the lifespan, from birth through senior years.

Outcome: Arizonans find lifespan learning resources and experiences (people, programs & materials) through their libraries.

Evaluation: Community members report the library is satisfactorily meeting their lifespan learning needs.

Library-Educator Partnerships:
Description: Libraries coordinate with educators to provide complimentary resources, programs and materials through a combination of workshops, collection enhancement and technology-driven interactions.

Outcome: Arizonans find lifespan learning resources and experiences (people, programs & materials) through their libraries.

Evaluation: The number of coordinated activities involving libraries and educational institutions increase, and Arizona students benefit.

Library Services Address Non-Traditional and Underserved Populations:
Description: Libraries create and promote library services for non-traditional and underserved populations.

Outcome: Libraries become participants and leaders in advancing lifespan learning, and Arizona’s multifaceted literacy efforts.

Evaluation: The number and percent of targeted users increases, and surveys show improvements in the targeted users.

Volunteer Programs:
Description: Libraries engage volunteers in programs to develop, manage and sustain library services via varied and rewarding opportunities.

Outcome: Libraries provide enhanced opportunities by partnering with educational, cultural and other community organizations.

Evaluation: Libraries report an increase in successful volunteer programs, the volunteers report that their work is meaningful.

Library Programming:
Description: Libraries leverage community experts and resources to provide a portfolio of services, educational opportunities and experiences for all ages and abilities.

Outcome: Arizonans view libraries as trusted, knowledgeable and safe places for lifespan learning.

Evaluation: The number of users that learned about a topic increases as more people are attracted to the library.

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Updated: 12/27/2008