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Announcement Letter

December 1, 2009

Dear Library and Cultural Institution Colleagues:

I am pleased to confirm that the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records Agency will administer $3.4 million in 2010 Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). About two-thirds of the funds are committed to statewide services such as FirstSearch, digital government initiatives, the repository for cultural information, network support, interlibrary loan, field travel and a number of other programs that benefit the entire state. The remaining money will be invested in field-based competitive grants.

The State Library’s five-year plan, approved by IMLS, sets funding priorities for the LSTA funds. The three funding categories – centennial experiences, lifespan learning, and virtual access – are based directly on the five-year plan.

All types of libraries recognized by the State Library are eligible for funding. Libraries are encouraged to partner with museums, archives, cultural institutions, community organizations, schools or other organizations.

Plan to attend one of the “LSTA Funding @ Your Library” workshops in January. During this three-hour workshop, you’ll learn about the LSTA grant application process, tips for planning your project, and how to incorporate outcome-based evaluation into your LSTA project application. Arizona State Library staff will provide you with specifics to help prepare a competitive grant application. Information about registering for the workshop is in the back of this booklet.

This year you may again submit your application online. You will find the application and guidelines at www.azlibrary.gov/lsta/. Applications must be submitted online or postmarked by March 15, 2010.

We look forward to receiving your grant applications.

Sincerely,

GladysAnn Wells

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