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Libraries awarded grants for key projects

Published by Jim on September 24, 2009 in Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Community Collaborations, Front Range, General, IT, Innovation, Instruction, Northeast, Northwest, Public Libraries, School Libraries, Southeast, Southwest, Western Slope, funding and programs. 0 Comments Tags: , .

The dust has settled on the 2009-10 LSTA grants to libraries process. With the economy in the state wobbly and libraries doing all they can to scrape by, it’s not surprising that $792,285 worth of grant proposals were submitted, competing for the $400,000 allocated to Colorado through the Library Services and Technology Act.

Teams of grant reviewers, composed of librarians of all types from throughout Colorado, scrutinized every word within each proposal. For a library or library service organization to prepare a top-notch proposal is no small feat, and reviewers took their task just as seriously.

The breadth of proposals, both in terms of content and reach in Colorado, was impressive.  All grants awarded addressed the long-range goal “that Colorado’s residents will be able to access resources and services electronically through libraries to meet their information and learning needs.”

A list of 10 grants awarded for 2009-10 follows below. For more information about the LSTA grant submission and review process, your questions are welcomed by Jean Marie Heilig, LSTA Grant Coordinator (heilig_j@cde.state.co.us)

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LSTA Grant Readers Needed

Published by Michelle on July 23, 2009 in Academic Libraries, General, Public Libraries, School Libraries and Special Libraries. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , .

The Colorado State Library is looking for volunteers from the library community to review grant applications for the 09-10 LSTA grant offering period. Representatives from public, academic, school, and special libraries are needed.

Volunteers must be available for the grant reading session on 9/2/09, 9am-5pm. The grant reading location is Smokey Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Circle, in Centennial. Travel expenses will be reimbursed through the Colorado State Library.

View criteria for volunteers and application questions (PDF)

Send responses to Jean M. Heilig, LSTA Grant Coordinator, by 8/3/09.

Grant Readers Sought from Across the State

Published by Sharon on July 20, 2009 in Continuing Education and IT. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

The Colorado State Library is seeking volunteers from the library community to review grant applications for the 2009-2010 LSTA grant offering period.  Representatives from public, academic, school, and special libraries are encouraged to participate.

The grant reading session will be held  on September 2, 2009 (9am-5pm) at Smokey Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Circle, Centennial CO

The criteria for volunteers and application questions appear below.  Continue reading ‘Grant Readers Sought from Across the State’

Colorado State Library Announces Online Town Hall Meetings

Published by Michelle on June 11, 2009 in Community Collaborations, Continuing Education, General, IT, Innovation and conferences. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

FY09-10 LSTA Grant Project Discussion

*Wednesday, June 24th, 12pm-1pm AND Friday, June 26th, 9am-10am

Bring your questions regarding potential projects addressing this year’s LSTA goal: “Colorado residents will be able to access resources and services electronically through libraries to meet their information and learning needs.”

The session will begin with a 10 minute overview of this year’s LSTA grant application and timeline. After answering your questions we will open up the session to discuss your project ideas. We can address your technology concerns; tell you if your project fits this year’s goal; help determine if your project is feasible; and much more! Come prepared for a lively discussion! Continue reading ‘Colorado State Library Announces Online Town Hall Meetings’

Successful LSTA Grants for 2008-2009

Published by Michelle on May 1, 2009 in Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Community Collaborations, Continuing Education, Front Range, General, IT, Innovation, Instruction, Public Libraries, School Libraries, Western Slope, databases and programs. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , .

The reach of this year’s awarded LSTA competitive grants went beyond the original 16 awardees. Several of the grantees developed innovative projects that included outreach and partnerships with other libraries. This Google map shows how 16 awards enriched 38 individual libraries throughout the state!
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Fun With CLEL Storytimes Grant

Published by Michelle on April 13, 2009 in Children's Services, General and Public Libraries. 2 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , .

Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy (CLEL), has expanded the Every Child Ready to Read program to 10 more public libraries in Colorado. The program provides training and materials in early literacy skills to library staff at medium and small public libraries in Colorado. The 10 libraries selected for the program will receive materials, training and mentoring to provide brain-research based story time programs and activities to their communities.

Below, CSL staff is having fun with with some of the Storytimes Grant materials. From left to right: Lisa Boyd, Michelle Gebhart, Melissa Carlson.

Storytimes Grant Materials
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Every Child Ready To Read Adds 10 Libraries in Colorado

Published by Michelle on January 14, 2009 in Children's Services, Continuing Education, Public Libraries and programs. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , .

The Colorado State Library announced today that Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy, an advisory group to the State Library, will expand the Every Child Ready to Read program to 10 more public libraries in Colorado.

Every Child Ready to Read is a national initiative from the Public Library Association to promote pre-literacy skills in children from birth through age five in public libraries. Parents and caregivers can learn techniques for engaging their babies and young children in language and literacy games that promote learning and school-readiness. In the program, children have exposure to language and literature and arrive at kindergarten ready to learn. Research shows that early literacy activities can have a life-long effect on language and learning. Continue reading ‘Every Child Ready To Read Adds 10 Libraries in Colorado’

Colorado Libraries Awarded Grants for Key Projects

Published by Sharon on October 9, 2008 in Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Community Collaborations, General, Instruction, Northeast, Northwest, Public Libraries, School Libraries, Southeast, Southwest, Western Slope and programs. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , .

The Colorado State Library today announced grants to 16 school, public and academic libraries for innovative projects designed to improve library services and life-long learning.  The proposals are funded through the federal Library Service and Technology Act (LSTA) allocation to the Colorado Department of Education and Colorado State Library.

This year’s grants totaled nearly $257,000. All grants addressed a goal in the long-range plan to improve library services to Colorado students and adult learners that support educational achievement and lifelong learning.

Awards were made to:

  • Academy School District 20, Summit Preschool and Middle School Programs, Library and Literacy Partnership Program, $7,300
    At-risk middle school students will serve as mentors to at-risk preschool students. They will meet biweekly to select books, read together and engage in questioning activities.

 

  •  Adams State College, Nielsen Library, Mobile Learning Center and Laptop Loan Program, $18,400 
    The Nielsen Library program will improve access to technology in the San Luis Valley and help the underserved student population use resources at Adams State College. Training sessions will be offered at public schools, community centers, retirement centers and nursing facilities.
     
  • Arapahoe Library District, Parent and Child Literacy Project, $9,462 
    This grant provides library services to the children of non-English speaking adults. The grant targets children aged three to 11 in the Sheridan branch and new Glendale branch.
     
  • Boulder Valley Family Literacy Program, General Education Development (GED) at the Library: A Gateway to More, $18,012
    Free adult GED study classes will be offered in the Boulder and Lafayette public libraries
     
  • Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy (CLEL), Enhancing Colorado Library Story Times: Early Literacy Skills and Messages, $17,922
    Early literacy and library story time practitioners will train library staff in 10 small to medium sized public libraries on the principles, skills and messages of the “Every Child Ready to Read” program developed by the Public Library Association.
     
  • Colorado Springs School District 11, Penrose Elementary Library Media Center, Using Digital Media and Storytelling to Improve Literacy, $8,445
    Students will improve literacy skills through writing stories and scripts which they will then use to produce digital media projects.

 

  • Denver Public Library, Central Branch, Technology Empowerment Program, $20,000
    Customers will have improved access to computers, computer training classes and individual assistance in a new technology training room.
     
  • Douglas County Libraries Foundation, Book Start, $20,000
    Early literacy training will be available for child care providers in 48 child care facilities. Twenty-five volunteers will be trained and 1,200 children will receive close to 5,500 hours per week of literacy instruction.
     
  • Estes Park Public Library Foundation, Estes Valley Partnership to Expand and Enrich Informal Education, $18,533
    Estes Park Public Library in partnership with various organizations will provide educational after school programs for children attending grades four through eight.
     
  • Fort Collins Regional Library District, Book Express, $20,000
    The library district will partner with the Poudre School District to pilot a book by mail program. This program will target approximately 800 preschool through sixth grade children in rural areas of the library district.
     
  • Fort Lewis College, John F. Reed Library, Fort Lewis College Research Commons, $14,350
    An electronic collection of original student work consisting of research papers, portfolios and creative works will be formed. The digital repository will serve as a publishing, research and learning instrument for students.  
     
  • Johnson & Wales University, Connecting Information Literacy to Learning, $19,929 
    Students will have access to a larger computer lab where they will develop skills in obtaining, evaluating, and using information in an effective and socially responsible manner.
     
  • Loveland Public Library, Loveland Kids Love to Read: Loveland Public Library Literacy Outreach, $16,581
    The Loveland Public Library in collaboration with the City of Loveland Housing Authority will provide 90 minute bimonthly literacy programs with groups of children ages three to 14 years of age in six low income complexes in Loveland. Their goal is to have 1,632 contacts with resident children. 
     
  • Pikes Peak Library District, Ready Set Read! $16,374
    Staff training will be provided to assist parents, teachers, and tutors in the identification of appropriate reading level materials for students. All new and existing materials will be remarked and shelved according to reading level making them easier to locate.
     
  • Pueblo County School District 70, Vineland Elementary School Media Center, The Missing Link-Linking Student Achievement with the Community Library, $1,517
    Students and their parents will have access to an upgraded and expanded Web based Accelerated Reader Program that will encourage and foster student achievement with the use of existing community library resources.
     
  • State Library’s Special Populations & Issues Committee, Community Conversations, $30,000
    Ten to 12 local libraries will create programming that, via outreach to community leaders, partners, and diverse participants will foster dialogue and lifelong learning about cultural differences.

For more information regarding these grants, contact Jean Marie Heilig, LSTA Coordinator at 303-866-6731 or heilig_j@cde.state.co.us