The Medical Library Association (MLA) is now accepting applications for The Donald A. B. Lindberg Research Fellowship. The purpose of this fellowship is to fund research aimed at expanding the research knowledgebase, linking the information services provided by librarians to improved health care and advances in biomedical research. The endowment will provide a $9,945 grant, awarded by MLA through a competitive grant process, to a qualified health sciences librarian, informatician, health professional, researcher, educator, or health administrator. Research in alignment with MLA’s research agenda’s top ranked research questions is preferred over other areas of research and is located at http://www.mlanet.org/research/agenda_2008.html.
An application and more information about the fellowship can be accessed at www.mlanet.org/awards/grants/ or by contacting Lisa C. Fried, MLA’s Credentialing, Professional Recognition and Career Coordinator at mlapd2@mlahq.org.
The awardee will be notified in late February 2010.
It’s time to start thinking about E-rate applications for the coming year, beginning with your technology plan. A technology plan is required before requesting and receiving E-rate discounts on all services other than basic telephone service.
The basic requirements for a technology plan are as follows:
* It must be written before the Form 470 is filed.
* It must cover all 12 months of the funding year for which discounts are being requested.
* It must contain all five required elements.
* It must be approved by the State Library of Ohio before the Form 486 is filed or services start, whichever is earlier.
* In general, it cannot cover more than three years.
The State Library is hosting a webinar this Thursday, 10/22 at 3:30, featuring Kendra Morgan, TechAtlas Project Coordinator at WebJunction, who will guide participants step-by-step through the process of using TechAtlas to create an appropriate technology plan.
Then next week, on Wednesday 10/28 beginning at 9:30, Lorrie Germann from eTech Ohio, our E-rate consultant, will lead a day-long workshop on creating the Form 470. This will be followed by another workshop on Monday 12/14 on creating the Form 471, the last step in the process of applying for E-rate approval.
You may sign up for any or all of these training opportunities by going to http://host6.evanced.info/ohio/evanced/eventcalendar.asp
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Stephen Hedges, Director
Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN)
2323 W. Fifth Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43204
614-728-5250 AIM: hedgesst
Connect troubled teens with the power of reading with a Great Stories CLUB reading and discussion series. The ALA Public Programs Office and YALSA are now accepting online applications through November 2 for the next round of Great Stories CLUB grants at www.ala.org/greatstories. Funding was provided for this program by Oprah’s Angel Network.
The Great Stories CLUB (Connecting Libraries, Underserved teens and Books) is a book club program designed to reach underserved, troubled teen populations through books that are relevant to their lives. Feedback from libraries that have held past Great Stories CLUB reading and discussion series has been consistently positive:
All types of libraries (public, school, academic and special) located within or working in partnership with facilities serving troubled teens in the United States and its territories are eligible to apply for a Great Stories CLUB grant. Potential organizations for Great Stories CLUB partnership include juvenile justice facilities, drug rehabilitation centers, nonprofits serving teen parents, alternative high schools, agencies serving teenaged foster children, shelters serving homeless and runaway youth and other agencies. For tips on creating a partnership, visit www.ala.org/greatstories.
Following the application process, 265 libraries will be selected to develop a book discussion program for troubled teens based on the three theme-related titles and will be given copies of the books to share with participants. Participating libraries will also receive access to an online toolkit to support the program, including sample discussion questions, recommended titles for further reading and other resources. Small cash grants ($100-$200) will be awarded to up to 50 sites for the support of program-related expenses.
For more information on the Great Stories CLUB, including guidelines, book titles and descriptions, application instructions and feedback from past participants, visit www.ala.org/greatstories.
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ALA Public Programs Office
Nike – Back Your Block Grant
http://www.healthinschools.org/News-Room/Grant-Alerts/Back-Your-Block-Grant.aspx
The Nike Back Your Block program is supporting organizations that utilize sports as a tool to bring about a positive change in local communities. Specifically, Nike is looking for organizations whose programming will encourage young people, ages 15-24, to create a better life through sports.
State Farm Youth Advisory Board – Service-Learning Project Grants
http://www.healthinschools.org/News-Room/Grant-Alerts/Service-Learning-Project-Grants.aspx
The State Farm Youth Advisory Board grants funds for student-led service-learning projects to address the issues of environmental responsibility, natural and societal disaster preparedness, driver safety, financial education, and accessing higher education/closing the achievement gap.
Tom’s of Maine – Community Involvement Grants
http://www.healthinschools.org/News-Room/Grant-Alerts/Community-Involvement-Grants.aspx
Tom’s of Maine is seeking to support community involvement projects from nonprofit organizations. The projects must be able to be completed and measured within six months, have a positive impact in the community and engage and involve members of the general community in which the organization operates.
The State Library of Ohio, in partnership with Universal Low Vision Aids (ULVA), is pleased to announce a special LSTA grant opportunity to Ohio libraries.
Through this partnership ULVA is offering, for a limited time, eligible libraries the ability to purchase the VictorReader Stream at a discounted price. Through the LSTA process, the local cash match for each VictorReader Stream unit will be $92.50.
The VictorReader Stream is an ultra-compact unit for the blind and those with visual impairments. Fitting into the palm of a hand, the Reader allows users to download books, from novels to textbooks and complex manuals. Perhaps most importantly the VictorReader Stream is compatible with the National Library Services’ (NLS) new digital talking books. A wealth of content is available for use on the Readers.
As NLS begins to distribute the new digital reader, the VictorReader Stream offers another option for library patrons.
More information on the VictorReader Stream can be found at: http://www.humanware.com/en-usa/products/blindness/dtb_players/compact_models/_details/id_81/victorreader_stream.html
The RFP for the VictorReader Stream grants can be found at http://oh.webjunction.org/ohlstaspecial.
The two page proposal must be submitted electronically to Missy Lodge, mlodge@sloma.state.oh.us by midnight on November 1, 2009. Funded proposals will run from January 1, 2010 – June 30, 2010. In order to qualify for the discount, equipment must be purchased from ULVA between January 1, 2010 and March 31, 2010.
Questions should be addressed to Missy Lodge at mlodge@sloma.state.oh.us or 800-686-1532 or 614-644-6914
August 11, 2009 – Grants.gov is Hosting a Webinar Series on Finding and Applying for ARRA Money
Grants.gov is hosting a webinar series on finding and applying for ARRA money on Grants.gov. Webinars include:
Details on and registration for the series are available at: http://www.grants.gov/applicants/recovery_webinar.jsp
The State Library is pleased to announce the availability of Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) minigrant funds for FY10. All types of libraries (public, school, academic, special) may apply for funding.
Grant funds are available to fund projects in the areas of: Technological Innovation, Automation, Targeted Populations and Services to Youth.
Under the minigrant program a maximum of $24,000 in federal funds may be requested. A local match is also required; the local match must be 25% of the total project amount. Approved proposals will run from April 1, 2010 – August 31, 2010.
The Request for Proposal, Application Guidelines and other documents to assist with preparing the application can be found on WebJunction Ohio at: http://oh.webjunction.org/ohllsatamini.
Changes have been made to the categories in which libraries may apply. Additionally, there are changes related to the information being requested so make sure to read the Application Guidelines carefully.
LSTA staff is available to answer questions throughout the application process and are willing to read draft proposals.
Proposals are due at the State Library by 4:00 p.m., October 28, 2009. An original and six copies are required. The original should be printed on one side only, copies should be printed back-to-back.
Questions on the LSTA mini-grant program should be addressed to Missy Lodge, Head, Library Programs and Development at 800-686-1532 or mlodge@sloma.state.oh.us.
61 Ohio Public Library Systems Receive Grants from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Program to Help Generate $3.7 Million in Local Funding for Public Technology Access in 11 States
SEATTLE – The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced today $6.5 million in grants to help public libraries in 11 states increase and sustain free, quality public access to computers for their patrons. These Opportunity Online hardware grants will help libraries upgrade and add public computer workstations for patrons in communities with high concentrations of poverty and where a library’s public computers are at risk of becoming outdated with limited capacity for users. For more information go to: http://library.ohio.gov/Marketing/PR/2009/July#Gates
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), in partnership with Bank of America, announces the availability of the American Heritage Preservation grants. The grants are intended to raise awareness and fund preservation of treasures held in small museums, libraries and archives. Grants will help to preserve specific items, including works of art, artifacts and historical documents that are in need of conservation. Applicants will build on completed conservation assessments of their collections to ensure that the grants are used in accordance with best practices in the field, and underscore the importance of assessment planning. Grants of up to $3,000 are available for the purpose of preserving specific items, including works of art, artifacts, and historical documents that are in need of conservation. Projects in the following areas are eligible for funding: treatment of library, museum, and archival collections; improvement of collections storage; and environmental improvement of collections. The application deadline is September 15, 2009. Additional information and grant guidelines are available on the IMLS website at: http://www.imls.gov/collections/grants/boa.htm.
For Immediate Release February 2, 2009
Contact: Michael Chaney, Chief Communications Officer, Ohio Board of Regents
Office: 614-752-9480 Cell: 614-633-5909
Email: mchaney@regents.state.oh.us
Chancellor Seeks Proposals to Expand Ohio Education Network That Puts Adults on Path to College Degrees
COLUMBUS – Ohio Board of Regents Chancellor Eric D. Fingerhut today announced the availability of state and federal funds for the provision of adult basic and literacy education services. Two requests for proposals (RFPs) were issued seeking bids from local education agencies and public and private nonprofit agencies including community-based organizations, volunteer literacy organizations, institutions of higher education, libraries, public housing authorities, and other nonprofit agencies. The intent of the RFPs is to establish a network of adult literacy providers to offer adults a variety of options to pursue basic skills, English language acquisition, General Educational Development (GED) preparation, post-secondary education and education related to employment. The Chancellor wants to offer classes on and off college campuses and in a variety of formats, including distance learning.
For more information go to: http://oh.webjunction.org/ohlitedgrant