Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grants
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) provides funding to libraries through the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
The Utah State Library administers the grant program to all types of libraries in Utah based on the purposes and priorities of LSTA and developed from the goals and outcomes identified in Utah State Library LSTA Program: Five-Year Plan for 2008-2012.
Project Reporting Forms
LSTA Projects and Directed Sub-Grants with Outcomes (by year, 2008-current)
Update on LSTA grants in Utah (July 2011)
The Utah State Library is not currently funding re-grants to individual libraries in the state of Utah. Due to budget cuts and their negative effect on the financial position of the Utah State Library, the State Library Board voted unanimously to halt re-grants of LSTA funds on October 14, 2009. This decision is still in effect.
The Utah State Library is still continuing to use LSTA grants to fund services which have been identified as the most important to Utah libraries overall. These library services include:
- Pioneer: Utah's Online Library (which provides access to premium database information, eBooks, and audiobooks to Utahns through their local libraries)
- Lender Support Program (which provides payments to libraries that loan more materials than they borrow, thus supporting access to a wider range of library materials to Utahns)
- Continuing Education (which provides training to library staff)
Evaluation of Five-Year Plan, 2008-2012
Over the next seven months, the Utah State Library will be working with a consultant to evaluate the current LSTA Program Five-Year Plan, 2008-2012, as required by IMLS. This process will include analysis of the programs and activities which have contributed to LSTA goals. Data will be collected from various stakeholders throughout the state, and a report will be generated for IMLS approval in March, 2012.
New Utah State Library LSTA Program: Five Year Plan for 2013-2018
Over the next 9 months, the Utah State Library will be working with a consultant to develop a new Five-Year Plan for 2013-2018. The focus of this plan will be to set goals and outcomes for new or existing programs, based on the priorities of LSTA, which will meet the needs of Utahns in the future. Input from a wide group of library and non-library based stakeholders throughout the state will be gathered to focus the work of the Utah State Library in the next five years.
LSTA Guidelines
For more information or assistance contact:
Sara Wever
Grants Coordinator
(801) 715-6732
swever@utah.gov