Program Overview
The Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), a section
of the Museum and Library Services Act of 2003, promotes access
to information resources provided by all types of libraries.
Through the legislation, the Institute provides funds to state
library administrative agencies. These agencies may use the
appropriation to support statewide initiatives and services.
They also may distribute the funds through subgrant competitions
or cooperative agreements with public, academic, school, and
special libraries in their state. Based on the priorities
of the LSTA, each state develops the goals and objectives
for its five-year plan to strengthen the efficiency, reach,
and effectiveness of library services in the state.
Eligibility
State library administrative agencies located in one of the
50 states of the United States, the District of Columbia,
the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the
U.S. Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana
Islands, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated
States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau are eligible
to submit five-year plans. For information about funding opportunities
at the state level, contact the specific state library administrative
agency.
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