[Ohiodig] Reminder: Applications Are Being Accepted for the Second Round of Metadata Mini-Grants

[Carleton, Janet]

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Subject: [Ohlib] Reminder: Applications Are Being Accepted for the Second Round of Metadata Mini-Grants

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[A picture containing text, newspaper  Description automatically generated]<http://library.ohio.gov/services-for-libraries/lsta-grants/metadata-mini-grants/#About>The State Library is accepting applications for the second round of Metadata Mini-Grants<https://library.ohio.gov/services-for-libraries/lsta-grants/metadata-mini-grants/>. This LSTA special grant enables libraries to digitize and create new collections for the Digital Public Library of America<https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdp.la%2F&data=04%7C01%7Ccarleton%40ohio.edu%7C707be434d42348039f2408d93bf94995%7Cf3308007477c4a70888934611817c55a%7C0%7C0%7C637606764138734385%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=RvnmgIVCwey2uQhHZFhbSKtw7hho7fMmooSavA9GsbY%3D&reserved=0>. Applications are due by Wednesday, July 14, 2021.

Through work with Ohio Digital Network<https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fohiodigitalnetwork.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7Ccarleton%40ohio.edu%7C707be434d42348039f2408d93bf94995%7Cf3308007477c4a70888934611817c55a%7C0%7C0%7C637606764138734385%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=gP0yMrphxvku4pBsufL04khWldcy3TavYoF2VtoPiWs%3D&reserved=0>, Ohio’s DPLA Hub, and support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services<https://www.imls.gov/>, libraries can apply for up to $4,999 to remediate metadata for collections that have already been digitized and create new digital collections. Changes to the grant program this year include eligibility for all Ohio libraries, archives, or other cultural heritage institutions including current contributors to Ohio Digital Network, and an updated contract period of October 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.

DPLA brings digital collections from cultural heritage collections across the U.S. together in one place and makes them freely accessible to all. Libraries, archives, and museums in Ohio already contributes over 250,000 items<https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdp.la%2Fsearch%3Fpartner%3D%2522Ohio%2520Digital%2520Network%2522&data=04%7C01%7Ccarleton%40ohio.edu%7C707be434d42348039f2408d93bf94995%7Cf3308007477c4a70888934611817c55a%7C0%7C0%7C637606764138744337%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=5a7LvU7CF63nEvYR1yVOFpQhWsHqCc67yEX6H%2FKcscc%3D&reserved=0> to this national project, and with this grant, your organization can be a part of the project, too!

Information about the grant and application process on our Metadata Mini-Grants webpage<http://library.ohio.gov/services-for-libraries/lsta-grants/metadata-mini-grants/#About> includes: FAQs<https://library.ohio.gov/services-for-libraries/lsta-grants/metadata-mini-grants/#FAQs>, Application Questions<https://library.ohio.gov/services-for-libraries/lsta-grants/metadata-mini-grants/#ApplicationQuestions>, Documents<https://library.ohio.gov/services-for-libraries/lsta-grants/metadata-mini-grants/#Documents>, and a recorded webinar<https://library.ohio.gov/services-for-libraries/lsta-grants/metadata-mini-grants/#About> detailing the Metadata Mini-Grants program.

The LSTA Department will review draft application proposals submitted by July 7.  Drafts may be submitted to LSTA at library.ohio.gov<mailto:LSTA at library.ohio.gov>; typically, feedback is provided within 3-5 business days.

A complete application proposal must be submitted online by 11:59 pm on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 through the Metadata Mini-Grants webpage at library.ohio.gov/services-for-libraries/lsta-grants/metadata-mini-grants/#Applywebpage<https://library.ohio.gov/services-for-libraries/lsta-grants/metadata-mini-grants/#Applywebpage>

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State Library of Ohio
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