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State Librarian to Discuss ARRA Grants at Conference
Last August, the Indiana State Library submitted a grant for over $7 million to bring Indiana public libraries up to a standard level of information technology delivery, which requires: (1) at least one public access computer for every 1,000 residents in the community served; (2) a wireless access points at every library location; and (3) internet connectivity through the Public Library Internet Consortium, which guarantees a speed of at least 1.544 Mbps. This grant proposal was submitted to the U.S. Commerce Department’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) who oversees much of the $7.2 billion dedicated to BTOP grants as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). In order to enhance this standard level of information technology delivery, the State Library seeks funding for mobile computer labs for Indiana’s public libraries. Should the State Library secure ARRA funding, Indiana libraries will each receive an average of fifteen 15 netbook computers, one instructor laptop, and one projector for training and classroom purposes. This cost-effective and flexible solution will ensure electronic classroom capabilities in every public library while nearly doubling public access computer availability. “In these difficult economic times, many Hoosiers rely on their local libraries to provide resources and training that connects them to job opportunities and develops their computer skills,” said Roberta Brooker. “An ARRA grant would significantly increase access to existing online resources available to all Hoosiers, and in particular to job seekers, small businesses, and children.” The State Library will distribute further information about the ARRA grant application as it becomes available. If you would like information about LSTA grants or other grant opportunities for Indiana libraries, contact Virginia Vought, Grants Consultant, at vvought@library.IN.gov. Mobile Scanning Units on Loan to Cultural Organizations
Guidelines and applications for the mobile scanning units loan program are available online. For more information about this program or Indiana Memory please contact Connie Rendfeld (317) 232- 3694 or crendfeld@library.in.gov. Anderson Student Wins Statehood Day Essay Contest
A record-setting crop of nearly 2,500 essays were submitted for the 2009 contest. The following students will receive awards at the 2009 Statehood Day Ceremony:
The Statehood Day Essay Contest takes place annually in October and November and is open to all Indiana fourth graders. The program is administered by the Indiana Statehouse Tour Office and Indiana Center for the Book, and essays are judged by a panel of State Library staff. Winners, along with their class, are invited to attend the Statehood Day Ceremony. |
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