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LSTA Grants
The Illinois State Library administers the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) with funds distributed by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. LSTA grants are available for the development of projects that provide and focus on library service, new initiatives and library activities. For more information on LSTA grants, contact the Illinois State Library Development Group at 217-524-8836.
- Available to all types of libraries that are members of the regional library system
- Announced during the spring.
- Programmatic grants intended to develop projects that provide and focus on library service, new initiatives, and library activities
- Equipment may or may not be needed to support the program or activity
- Federally funded
FY2009 Projects
LSTA Resources
WebJunction Illinois
LSTA project information and documents as well as discussions on grant related issues, challenges, successes are being shared on WebJunction Illinois.
Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Background
Legislation reauthorizing the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) as Title II–Library Services and Technology, of the Museum and Library Services Act of 2003, was signed into law (P.L. 108-81) on September 25, 2003. Click here for an overview and complete history of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA)
Grant recipients must comply with the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) if LSTA funds are used to purchase computers or Internet access (i.e., to pay an Internet Service Provider).
All applications submitted by public libraries, public schools, and consortia that include public libraries and public schools must attach the signed CIPA certification to certify compliance with the Children's Internet Protection Act. View additional information regarding CIPA compliance.
Review of LSTA Applications
This is a competitive grant application and review process. Each LSTA grant application must stand on its own merit. The staff at the Illinois State Library and teams of reviewers will evaluate all applications using the Review Criteria and Rubic. Final recommendations for funding are made by the Illinois State Library with the grant awards subject to approval by the Secretary of State and State Librarian.
The Illinois Long Range Plan for the Use of LSTA Funds 2008–2012
The Illinois State Library has an IMLS-approved five-year plan outlining use of the federal LSTA funds. View the Illinois Long Range Plan for the Use of LSTA Funds 2008–2012.
Best Practices for Creating Digital Files
Any digital files created as a result of any grant project, and the associated metadata records, must be submitted to the Illinois Digital Archives (IDA). Applicants must adhere to the IDA digital imaging guidelines. View the IDA digital imaging guidelines at http://www.idaillinois.org/cdm4/guidelines/.
MARC Records
Any MARC records created, as a result of any grant project, must be added to OCLC WorldCat. View OCLC's Primer: MARC 21 Format for Holdings Data.
Evaluation of the use of LSTA 2003–2007
The focus of the evaluation of the Illinois LSTA program is the State Library’s Long Range Plan
for the Use of LSTA Funds 2003–2007. View the Illinois State Library's LSTA Five-Year Evaluation Report for FY2003–FY2007.
These grant project opportunities are made possible by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Illinois State Library under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act.
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