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<p class="MsoNormal">ICYMI<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> ohlib-bounces@lists.library.ohio.gov &lt;ohlib-bounces@lists.library.ohio.gov&gt;
<b>On Behalf Of </b>marshams@library.ohio.gov<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, August 6, 2020 12:14 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> 'ohlib@lists.library.ohio.gov' &lt;ohlib@lists.library.ohio.gov&gt;<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Ohlib] State Library of Ohio invites all types of libraries to submit proposals for Ohio LSTA Competitive Grants<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Century Gothic&quot;,sans-serif">Please excuse multiple postings&#8230;<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Century Gothic&quot;,sans-serif"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Century Gothic&quot;,sans-serif">Libraries have responded to unparalleled challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic with innovative and creative solutions and an unwavering commitment to the values and
 principles of library service. As our profession and institutions transcend change, the State Library of Ohio invites all types of libraries to submit proposals for Ohio&nbsp;<a href="https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fstliboh.info%2F9k0&amp;data=02%7C01%7Ccarleton%40ohio.edu%7Ca76dc191ae674714504408d83a23c81e%7Cf3308007477c4a70888934611817c55a%7C0%7C0%7C637323272651948453&amp;sdata=2%2FS%2BN6gtru8F0pnt17kiTMg2xJLwvZnoYLhdiK%2Fe%2Bcg%3D&amp;reserved=0"><b>LSTA
 Competitive Grants</b></a> within the following four categories: <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Century Gothic&quot;,sans-serif">&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Century Gothic&quot;,sans-serif">Data Management and Analytics</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Century Gothic&quot;,sans-serif">: Create strong libraries
 and communities by defining outcomes, developing assessments, drawing conclusions from data, data visualizations, and/or managing and using data to make better decisions.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Century Gothic&quot;,sans-serif">Literacy</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Century Gothic&quot;,sans-serif">: Supports the library role in the learning
 experience where literacy is defined as the ability to read, write and interact across a range of platforms and tools, and it encompasses early literacy, digital literacy, functional literacy, and others.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Century Gothic&quot;,sans-serif">Outreach and Partnerships</span></b><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Century Gothic&quot;,sans-serif">:</span></u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Century Gothic&quot;,sans-serif">
 Assist libraries in providing new and innovative ways of providing services to users and potential users and in reaching individuals at a range of locations and through a variety of methods.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Century Gothic&quot;,sans-serif">STEM (or STEAM):</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Century Gothic&quot;,sans-serif"> Provides for innovative and adaptable
 projects which will include creative, educational, programmatic and/or instructional elements designed to increase skills and knowledge for student success.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Century Gothic&quot;,sans-serif">All types of Ohio libraries are eligible to apply for LSTA funds. Applicants may request up to $50,000 in federal funds and all projects must include a 25% local cash
 match of the total project cost.&nbsp; Applications must be received at the State Library by 11:59 p.m. October 2, 2020. A total proposal package should be submitted electronically to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:LSTA@library.ohio.gov"><b>LSTA@library.ohio.gov</b></a>.&nbsp; Information
 on the competitive grant program can be found at:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fstliboh.info%2F9k0&amp;data=02%7C01%7Ccarleton%40ohio.edu%7Ca76dc191ae674714504408d83a23c81e%7Cf3308007477c4a70888934611817c55a%7C0%7C0%7C637323272651958447&amp;sdata=7QfTOqQYDDkEHQ9ss%2FEIWowuL4zyIgMqd23U6OXYE3o%3D&amp;reserved=0"><b>library.ohio.gov/services-for-libraries/lsta-grants/</b></a>.
 The Requests for Proposals are located under the &#8220;Available Grants&#8220; tab and Application Guidelines and other application materials are located under the &#8220;Apply&#8220; tab.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Century Gothic&quot;,sans-serif">&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Century Gothic&quot;,sans-serif">Recommended applications will be presented to the State Library Board for funding in December 2020 and the implementation period is January 1, 2021 - September 30, 2021.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Century Gothic&quot;,sans-serif">Questions may be addressed to&nbsp;</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Century Gothic&quot;,sans-serif"><a href="mailto:LSTA@library.ohio.gov"><b>LSTA@library.ohio.gov</b></a><b>&nbsp;</b>or
 Cindy Boyden,&nbsp;<a href="mailto:cboyden@library.ohio.gov"><b>cboyden@library.ohio.gov</b></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Century Gothic&quot;,sans-serif;color:#002E62">Marsha McDevitt-Stredney, Ph.D.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Century Gothic&quot;,sans-serif;color:#002E62">Public Information Officer<br>
Director, Marketing &amp; Communications<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Century Gothic&quot;,sans-serif;color:#002E62">State Library of Ohio<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Century Gothic&quot;,sans-serif;color:#002E62">Tel: 614-644-6875<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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