imls 2016 arsl presentation
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Institute of Museum and Library ServicesAssociation of Rural and Small Libraries
October 29, 2016
What is IMLS?
Who are we?IMLS is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s 123,000 libraries and 35,000 museums.
What do we do?We make grants, convene groups, conduct research, and publish in order to build the capacity of museums and libraries to serve the public.
Mission
Vision
A democratic society where communities and individuals thrive with broad public access to knowledge, cultural heritage and lifelong learning.
The mission of IMLS is to inspire libraries and museums to advance innovation, learning, and cultural and civic engagement. We provide leadership through research, policy development and grant-making.
IMLS Strategic Plan
Three programmatic strategic goals drive IMLS grant-making.
Learning Experiences: IMLS places the learner at the center and supports engaging experiences in libraries and museums that prepare people to be full participants in their local communities and our global society.
Community Anchors: IMLS promotes museums and libraries as strong community anchors that enhance civic engagement, cultural opportunities, and economic vitality.
Collections Stewardship: IMLS supports exemplary stewardship of museum and library collections and promotes the use of technology to facilitate discovery of knowledge and cultural heritage.
About IMLS Grant Programs
Recent Awards Benefitting Rural Libraries
OCLC Online Computer Library and ARSL
StoryCorps with ATALM and ARSL
ALA with National Coalition on Dialogue and Deliberation
Colorado Library Consortium with ARSL and PLA
University of TennesseeDr. Bharat Mehra at CIDLIS
Office of Library Services
Native American/Native Hawaiian Grants
– Native Hawaiian
– Basic – All eligible requests granted
– Enhancement – Remainder of funding
Laura Bush 21st Century
National Leadership Grants for Libraries
Sparks! Ignition Grants for Libraries
Native American Library Services: Basic Grants
Program Goals
Supports existing library operations and to maintain core library services. Education/ Assessment Option provides funding for continuing education of library staff or hiring of consultant to do a library assessment. Non-competitive.
Deadline April 1, 2017
Amount and Length
$6,000 ($7,000 with Education option) – One year
Cost Share Not required
EligibilityFederally recognized tribes; Alaska Native villages and corporations
Native American Library Services: Enhancement Grants
Program Goals
Enhance existing library services or implement new library services, e.g. education, lifelong learning, workforce development, digital literacy skills, language revitalization, cultural heritage preservation. Competitive.
Deadline April 1, 2017
Amount and Length
Up to $150,000 – Up to two years
Cost Share Not required
EligibilityFederally recognized tribes; Alaska Native villages and corporations
Native Hawaiian Library Services
Program Goals
Support activities that enhance existing library services or implement new library services, e.g. education, lifelong learning, workforce development, digital literacy skills, language revitalization, cultural heritage preservation. Competitive.
Deadline April 1, 2017
Amount and Length
Varies. Generally up to $150,000 – Up to two years
Cost Share Not required
EligibilityNonprofit organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians
Library Grant Programs
Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program
Program Goals
The Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (LB21) supports professional development, graduate education, and continuing education to help libraries and archives develop a diverse workforce of librarians to better meet the changing learning and information needs of the American public.
Deadlines February 2017
Amount $50,000-$1,000,000
Cost ShareCost share requirements vary with project type
Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Grants
Program Goals
Supports professional development, graduate education and continuing education to help libraries and archives develop the human capital capacity they need to meet the changing learning and information needs of the American public. Competitive.
Deadline February 1, 2017; October 1, 2017
Amount and Length
Project: $50,000–$1,000,000. Planning: up to $50K. Nat. Forum: up to $100K. Research: up to $500KUp to three years; four for doctoral category
Cost Share 1:1; None for research or grants under $250,000
EligibilityLibraries that fulfill the general criteria for libraries may apply. See NOFO for special conditions.
Library Grant Programs
National Leadership Grants for Libraries
Program Goals
To support projects that address challenges faced by the library and archive fields, and have the potential to advance theory or practice in those fields.
Deadlines February 2017
Amount $10,000-$2,000,000
Cost ShareCost share requirements vary with project type
National Leadership Grants
Program Goals
Support projects that address challenges faced by the library and archive fields and that have the potential to advance practice in those fields. New tools, models, or practices that can be widely used or replicated to extend the benefits. Competitive.
Deadline February 1, 2017; October 1, 2017
Amount and Length
Project & Research: $10,000-$2,000,000. Planning: $10,000-$50,000. Natl. Forum: up to $100,000.Up to three years for projects; 1 yr Planning/Forum.
Cost Share 1:1; None for research or grants under $250,000
EligibilityLibraries that fulfill the general criteria for libraries may apply. See NOFO for special conditions.
Sparks (within NLG)
Program Goals
Encourage libraries and archives to test and evaluate specific innovations in the ways they operate and the services they provide. Must have Broad Potential Impact and Significant Innovation. Competitive.
Deadline February 1, 2017; October 1, 2017
Amount and Length
$10,000 to $25,000 – Up to one year
Cost Share Not required
Eligibility
Libraries that fulfill the general criteria for librariesmay apply. In addition, institutions of higher education, including public and nonprofit universities, are eligible.
To which program should I apply?
Deciding Between LB21 & NLG?1. Is the project primarily about education and training for information professionals (formal or continuing education)? If yes, review the NOFO for LB21.2. Is this an early career research project for a tenure track faculty member? If yes, review the NOFO for LB21.3. Any other work of national significance to Libraries, Archives and Information Science? If yes, the project probably fits in NLG, but double-check the NOFO!
To which program should I apply?
Primary Project Purpose Examples Program
Professional Education, Continuing Education, and Research about the Profession
Masters or Doctoral education;Scholarship program;Workshop
LB21
Early Career Development of Teaching Professionals
Untenured, tenure-track teaching faculty member’s individual research project
LB21
Practice-oriented, Scalable Work of National Significance to Libraries, Archives, and Information Science
New tools; Research findings;Models;Services
NLG
Double-check the NOFO!!
FY17 Changes
New project categories!
•Community Anchors– advance libraries as community anchors; civic and cultural
engagement, facilitate lifelong learning, promote digital inclusion, and support economic vitality through programming and services
•National Digital Platform– create, develop, and expand the open source software
applications used by libraries and archives to provide digital content and services
•Curating Collections– preservation and management of digital library collections
and content
Other Changes…
Two stage proposal and review process– Pre-proposal reviewed by peers during in-person
meeting at IMLS• Two-page narrative, SF-424, and Program Information
Sheet ONLY
– Pre-proposals ranked most highly will be invited to submit full proposals
– Full proposals will be reviewed by peers electronically
– Full proposals ranked most highly will be funded
Special Resources from IMLSwww.imls.gov
Live and recorded webinars for applicants to each grant program
Special Resources from IMLS
Publications about museum- and library-relevant research and initiatives
Podcasts about projects, awards, and initiatives
Blogs by grantees, constituents, and staff
Application Tips
Follow the narrative outline provided in the Notice of Funding Opportunity. Use headings, subheadings, or numbered sections to make it easy to read.
Avoid generalities, acronyms, and jargon.
Ask a colleague to review everything before you submit.
Contact IMLS program staff with questions.
Application Tips
IMPORTANT TO KNOW: We make grants only to eligibleapplicants that submit complete applications, including attachments, on or before the deadline. Please:
Start early.
Upload application files to Grants.gov prior to deadline.
Check uploaded files against the Table of Application Components in Notice of Funding Opportunity.
Resubmit before the deadline if you need to do so.
IMLS Funding Opportunities
Questions?
How to Contact Us
Sandy Toro, Ph.D.
Senior Program Officer – Office of Library Services
202-653-4730
Thank you!