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New Grant Opportunity
March 2nd, 2010 | Permalink | Comment?

The Illinois State Historical Records Advisory Board (ISHRAB), using funding from National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), is offering grants of up to $5,000 to Illinois archives, libraries, museums and other historical records keepers to develop and/or carry out projects to identify, preserve, access and use historical records in Illinois. Guidelines and application forms are located on the ISHRAB page.

The application deadline is March 15th. Applications must be printed, filled out, and mailed. They cannot be submitted on-line. All grants require a one-to-one ($1 for $1) in-kind and/or cash match. Grant projects will run for one year.

The Illinois State Historical Records Advisory Board is made up of representatives from different archives, museums, universities and libraries from around the state and seeks to facilitate cooperation among historical records depositories and other information agencies within Illinois. The Illinois State Archives serves as the coordinator of the board.

For additional information, email or call David Joens at 217-782-3492.
Grants, Illinois State Library
Funding Opportunities Chart
February 15th, 2010 | Permalink | Comment?

The Illinois State Library has put together a funding opportunities chart to help libraries keep all the pertinent information in order. The chart covers opportunities in the areas of construction, telecommunications, and equipment.
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USDA Funds for Rural Public Libraries
February 8th, 2010 | Permalink | Comment?

State Library staff met recently with staff from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to learn about an allocation of a minimum of $3 million in USDA Rural Development Community Facilities funding for rural Illinois public libraries.

The funding will be provided as low interest loans or grants through last year’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, and is available now through September 30, 2010. Funds may be used to construct, enlarge or improve public libraries in communities with 20,000 or fewer residents. This can include costs to acquire land needed for a facility, pay necessary professional fees and purchase equipment required for operation. Funds can be used to purchase shelving, furniture, computers, audio-visual equipment, distance learning equipment and bookmobiles.

Find out more. (Note: MHI stands for “median household income”). USDA will host a webinar soon so public libraries can learn more and ask questions.
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New Grant Opportunity To Support Picturing America Programs
February 1st, 2010 | Permalink | Comment?

The ALA Public Programs Office and the National Endowment for the Humanities are offering a new grant opportunity for public libraries that received the NEH’s Picturing America collection of American artwork. Grants of $2,000 will be distributed to 30 public libraries to support public programs that highlight the Picturing America collection. Application deadline is March 31. For more info, including how to apply, visit the Picturing America site.
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USDA Funds for Rural Public Libraries
February 1st, 2010 | Permalink | Comment?

State Library staff met this week with staff from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to learn about an allocation of a minimum of $3 million in USDA Rural Development Community Facilities funding for rural Illinois public libraries. The funding will be provided as low interest loans or grants through last year’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, and is available now through September 30, 2010. Funds may be used to construct, enlarge or improve public libraries in communities with 20,000 or fewer residents. This can include costs to acquire land needed for a facility, pay necessary professional fees and purchase equipment required for operation. Funds can be used to purchase shelving, furniture, computers, audio-visual equipment, distance learning equipment and bookmobiles.

Find more information here. (Note: MHI stands for “median household income”). USDA will host a webinar soon so public libraries can learn more and ask questions.
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Great Interest in Broadband Program
January 4th, 2010 | Permalink | Comment?

The Illinois State Library had nearly 200 responses expressing an interest in participating in the statewide application under the Broadband Technology Opportunities Public Computer Center Program (BTOP) for Round 2.

Applications are available and are due at the State Library by January 15th, 2010.

There will be one-hour OPAL sessions next Wednesday January 6th at 10 a.m. and Thursday January 7th at 1 p.m. in the ISL OPAL Room to provide a brief overview of the second round of BTOP funding. The session will consist of a very short presentation and the remainder of the time will be for participant questions and answers. Register at L2.
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Live and Learn Construction Grant Applications Due January 15
January 4th, 2010 | Permalink | Comment?

Applications and other information regarding the Illinois State Library (ISL) FY2010 Live and Learn Public Library Construction Grant Program are available at the ISL website. Completed grant applications are due at the ISL by Friday, January 15, 2010. Applications will be reviewed on Wednesday, February 24, 2010.
Grants, Illinois State Library
Opportunity Online Grant Update
December 22nd, 2009 | Permalink | Comment?

Libraries taking part in the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Opportunity Online Grant Program should be aware that the verification form you need to document your Opportunity Online matching funds is posted on WebJunction Illinois. Click on the “Matching Funds Verification Form” hotlink. Forms are due to Karen Egan at the State Library by March 1, 2010.
Grants, Illinois State Library
ILEAD U Teams Announced
December 14th, 2009 | Permalink | Comment?
Congratulations to the eight teams of library employees selected to participate in ILEAD U (Illinois Librarians Explore, Apply and Discover), the 21st Century Technology Tool Institute for Illinois Library Staff:

Chicago Legal Information:
- Jamie Sommer, Reference Librarian, John Marshall Law School, Chicago
- Raizel Liebler, Research Services Librarian, John Marshall Law School
- Maribel Nash, Reference Librarian, Chicago-Kent College of Law Library
- Patricia Scott, Assistant Director for Education and Research Services, Loyola University Chicago School of Law Library
- Valerie Krasnoff, Instructional Services Librarian, Pritzker Legal Research Center
Little Egypt Library Consortium:
- Erica Hanke, Assistant Director, Marion Carnegie Library
- Linda Johnson, Coordinator of Young Adult Services, Marion Carnegie Library
- Amy Gilkey, Circulation Clerk, Marion Carnegie Library
- Jenna Griffith, Library Media Director, Marion High School
- Judy Vineyard, Associate Dean of Library Services, John A. Logan College
Pandora:
- Debra Aggertt, Library Program Specialist, Illinois State Library
- Sandra Fritz, Library Specialist, Illinois State Library
- Beth Paoli, Adult Literacy Grant Specialist, Illinois State Library
- Jan Perone, Newspaper Librarian, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library-Illinois Historic Preservation Agency
- Pamela Salela, Coordinator, Central Illinois Nonprofit Resource Center and Depository Librarian, University of Illinois Springfield
DuPage Library System ESL:
- Julianne Bacon, Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator, Bensenville Community Public Library
- Raumin Dehghan, Adult Services Librarian, West Chicago Public Library
- Patricia Genardo, Circulation Manager, National University of Health Sciences
- Vicki Mueller, Manager of Information Technology, Wood Dale Public Library
- Chris Waite, Youth Services Manager, West Chicago
Public Library Southside 2.0:
- Tiffany Amschl, Head of Adult/Young Adult Services, Crete Public Library
- Rebecca Malinowski, Reference Librarian, Crete Public Library
- Jill Coe, Reference and Readers Services Librarian, Frankfort Public Library
- Tiffany Dismuke, Public Information Associate, Steger-South Chicago Heights Library
- Bridgette O’Halloran, Head of Circulation, Steger-South Chicago Heights Library
I-ADAPT (Intergenerational Access Designed Around Personal Training):
- Nancy Scott, Director, Eureka Public Library District
- Anne Reeves, Associate Director, Eureka Public Library District
- Ruth Shasteen, Librarian, Central A& M High School
- Karen Stott Bersche, Director, Towanda District Library
- Shane Howard, Public Services Manager, Farmington Area Public Library District
Springfield Big Read:
- Amanda Binder, Visiting Instructional Services Librarian, University of Illinois Springfield
- Janelle Gurnsey, Multimedia Communications Specialist, Brookens Library, University of Illinois Springfield
- Julie Wullner, Electronic Resources Librarian, Lincoln Library, the Public Library of Springfield
- Nancy Weichert, Library Director, Benedictine University at Springfield
- Amy Ihnen, Director, Chatham Area Public Library
Entrepreneurs 2.0:
- Katrina Burns, Program Coordinator, East Branch, Rockford Public Library
- Mary Golden, Information Services Librarian, Joliet Public Library
- Alexandra Tyle-Annen, Adult Services Director, Homer Township Public Library
- Christorpher Halvorsen, Assistant Manager of Adult and Teen Services, Fountaindale Public Library
- Heather Shlah, Assistant Director, Shorewood-Troy Public Library
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Broadband Technology Opportunities Public Computer Center Program
December 9th, 2009 | Permalink | Comment?

The Illinois State Library (ISL) and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) will develop and submit a statewide application under the Broadband Technology Opportunities Public Computer Center Program (BTOP) for Round 2. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) includes $7.2 billion to expand broadband access to communities across the United States, preserve and create jobs, spur investments in technology and infrastructure, and provide long-term economic benefits. The ARRA provides $200 million specifically for the Broadband Technology Opportunities Public Computer Center Program. The first application round closed on August 14th. The ISL and DCEO intended to develop a first round proposal; after careful consideration, however, we opted to submit a more comprehensive application targeting the second round of BTOP funding.

We are now inviting libraries to participate in the statewide application we will submit. If we receive the funding, each participating library may receive up to $75,000 for a two-year period per library building, subject to available matching funding by DCEO. Libraries will receive a choice of equipment, hardware, software, peripherals, and/or furnishings. Personnel and training support will also be provided. Participating libraries must agree to certain terms.

Find the application, Executive Summary, grant details and application instructions at this link.

If you would like to participate, send an email to Debra Aggertt at the State Library by December 21st. In the subject line, put “Participate in BTOP Grant”, indicating intent to participate in the project. Applications are due at the State Library by January 15th, 2010.

The State Library will host two webinars to discuss Illinois’ joint BTOP application. Participation is encouraged but is not required. The webinars will be held next Wednesday December 9th from 1-2:30 p.m. and December 16th from 10-11:30 a.m. Both webinars will be held in the ISL OPAL room. Register at L2.

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