Call for Applications
Information Access Improvement Project Award
The purpose of the Information Access Improvement Project (IAIP) award is to provide an opportunity to the NN/LM SCR Network members interested in improving access to Internet-based health information including National Library of Medicine products and services.
Potential Projects
Projects can include but are not limited to:
- Purchasing computers for public areas such as clinic waiting rooms, nursing ward stations, and library public service areas;
- Installing high speed or broadband access to the Internet in areas where Internet is not presently available;
- Upgrading a slow dial-up Internet connection to a higher speed connection using DSL, Cable or Satellite Internet access.
For a list of past IAIP recipients, see NN/LM SCR Funded Projects at: http://nnlm.gov/scr/funding/scrfunded.html#iaip
Eligibility
Network members in the NN/LM SCR (Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas) are eligible to apply. Network membership is free and open to institutions interested in providing health information. To apply for membership, see: http://nnlm.gov/scr/services/member.html.
Funding
Ten (10) projects up to $5,000 each will be awarded
Deadline for Applications
There are two application cycles: August 3, 2009, 5:00 CST and February 1, 2010, 5:00 pm CST
To Apply
See: http://nnlm.gov/scr/funding/iaip_app.doc
Budget Guidelines
Funding will cover (these are examples only and are not meant to be all-inclusive): computer equipment, software applications, Internet service provider fees and travel to equipment site.
Food and indirect costs are not allowed.
Please be prepared to submit the following upon approval of the award:
- For technology or computer hardware purchases under $3,000 – submit catalog pricing.
- For technology or computer hardware purchases $3,000 or more per item – submit three (3) vendor quotes (valid preferably for 60 days, minimum of 30 days). Quotes may include General Service Administration (GSA) price lists. Reference: http://www.gsa.gov.
- For personal appeal Items such as cameras, MP3 Players, Smartphones, and laptop computers the proposal must address the following:
- Purpose: There is a legitimate purpose for the items, and use of the items by the awardee will be managed in accordance with institutional policy.
- Appropriate Use: Items will not be used in a way that would discredit the NN/LM, the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health or the applicable Institution.
- Cost Effective: Must demonstrate requested items are cost effective and appropriate. For example, will generic brands satisfy the minimum requirements? If not, the proposal/request must describe 1) why it is necessary to purchase branded products, 2) benefits in brand name products. How will items further the mission of the NN/LM and achieve the objectives of the contract?
Vendor quotes are necessary to determine price reasonable for purchase of $3,000 or more. The absence of competitive quotes must be documented and justified.
Period of Performance
Up to 12 months from date of the award.
Evaluation Criteria
Criteria for selection include: identified need for project, level of commitment by the organization, clear understanding of target audience and appropriate budget.
Special consideration will be given to first-time applicants for this award.Reporting Requirements
One semi-annual report of project activities, including progress made toward goals and problems encountered, and completion of outreach reporting activity forms are required. A final report covering the entire period of performance is due within 30 days of the close of the project.
Other reporting requirements such as completion of outreach reporting activity forms may also be required. Instructions for reporting will be provided to the principal investigators of projects selected for funding.
Course materials must be submitted to the NN/LM National Training Center and Clearinghouse (NTCC): http://nnlm.gov/ntcc/. Awardees should consult the NTCC prior to developing materials to determine if items are already available.
Publication and Publicity
The awardee shall acknowledge the support of the National Library of Medicine whenever publicizing the work under this contract in any media by including an acknowledgment substantially as follows:
This project has been funded in whole or in part with Federal funds from the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, under Contract No. N01-LM-6-3505 under the Houston Academy of Medicine-Texas Medical Center Library.
NIH Policy on Enhancing Public Access to Archived Publications Resulting from NIH-Funded Research
As of April 7, 2008, final peer-reviewed manuscripts arising from NIH funds must be submitted to PubMed Central upon acceptance for publication.
The NIH Public Access Policy at http://publicaccess.nih.gov/policy.htm ensures that the public has access to the published results of NIH funded research. It requires scientists to submit final peer-reviewed journal manuscripts that arise from NIH funds to the digital archive PubMed Central (http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/) upon acceptance for publication. To help advance science and improve human health, the Policy requires that these papers (http://publicaccess.nih.gov/FAQ.htm#b1) are accessible to the public on PubMed Central no later than 12 months after publication.
The NIH Public Access site should be consulted for additional information: http://publicaccess.nih.gov/policy.htm.
Website Compliance
If a website is developed under this award, the website must adhere to Section 508 compliance. Resources for this compliance include the National Library of Medicine Web Applications/Site Development Guidelines (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/web/documentation/index.html) and Summary of Section 508 Standards (http://www.section508.gov/index.cfm?FuseAction=Content&ID=11).
Need help?
Shikun (KK) Jiang, Technology Coordinator
National Network of Libraries of Medicine,
South Central Region (NN/LM SCR)
Houston Academy of Medicine-Texas Medical Center (HAM-TMC) Library
1133 John Freeman Blvd.
Houston TX 77030-2809
Phone: 1-800-338-7657 (AR, LA, NM, OK, TX only)
Fax: 713-790-7030
Email: shikun.jiang@exch.library.tmc.edu
