LSTA FY 2003 Grant Projects with Abstracts and Contact Information
FY 2003 Library Services and Technology Act
Approved through September 30, 2002
(revised January 30, 2004)
Including Abstracts, Category and Project Director Information
Category abbreviations:
AEC = Access/Electronic Content | SI
= Service Improvement | SCP = Services to Special Client Populations
SFY = Services to Families and Youth | TT = Technology Training
| Albany Public Library SI |
03-0028 |
Library Facilities and Programming Master Plan will clarify and document long-term goals regarding facilities,
programming, services and technology. Based on community needs, the Master Plan will reflect innovative ideas in
facilities use. Patrice Hollman (518) 427-4325 |
$30,000.00 |
| Albany Public Library SCP |
03-0029 |
The First Stop/Next Step expands support to the approximately 1,100 ex-offenders who relocate back to Albany
annually. Through job-readiness classes, support meetings, and collaboration with partnering agencies, recidivism
will be lowered. Patrice Hollman (518) 427-4325 |
$18,551.00 |
| Brooklyn Public Library TT |
03-0096 |
The E-Cat's Out of the Bag: Gateway Training for Patrons teaches patrons and library staff in the functions
of a new Integrated Online Library System (IOLS). On-line tutorials, a public information campaign, and staff training
will lead to increased access of the online catalog and e-resources. Michael Miller (718) 638-5409 x 173 |
$33,000.00 |
| Brooklyn Public Library TT |
03-0097 |
Training Technology Leaders will develop an instructional program, which will teach hardware and software
skills to non-technical library staff. This training will be used to solve minor technological problems within
the branch libraries, easing patron access to online resources. Mishel Sergio (718) 638-5409 x 172 |
$74,625.00 |
| Brooklyn Public Library SI |
03-0098 |
GRC Bibliographic Instruction will train librarians in how to design and conduct public workshops on the
use of the library and library resources. A six-part workshop series focusing on effective pedagogical techniques,
the development of public workshops, and promotional materials will increase public awareness and encourage use
of the new General Reference Center (GRC). Norman Eriksen (718) 230-2716 |
$34,180.00 |
| Buffalo and Erie County Public Library System SFY |
03-0110 |
NYS Summer Reading Program 2004 will develop a Statewide summer reading theme for 2004. The system will
facilitate the design of a theme manual, a website, and promotional materials to support reading and library use
by children and teens during the summer. Christine Moesch (716) 858-7180 |
$56,000.00 |
| Buffalo City School Library System AEC |
03-0072 |
BSchool Library System Retrospective Conversion Project will convert 35,020 library records in 4 public
schools and 3 non-public schools to MARC format to enhance resource sharing and to provide Electronic Doorway services
to students and staff. Wanda Knight (716) 851-3063 |
$29,939.00 |
| Capital District Library Council TT |
03-0008 |
Training Enhances Libraries will provide technology-related training opportunities for CDLC and member libraries.
By offering a variety of training formats, and the opportunity to consult with professionals, staff will expand
their technology skills. Christine M. Walker (518) 438-2500 |
$33,830.00 |
| Central New York Library Resources Council TT |
03-0075 |
Preparing Central NY History for the Future - 2 trains libraries and cultural heritage organizations in
the creation of digitized collections. Workshops, meetings, and the development of partnerships and cooperative
projects will enable small museums and libraries to be involved in digitization projects. Jeannette Smithee (315) 446-5446 |
$19,310.00 |
| Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System SI |
03-0010 |
Project MLS: Making Libraries Stronger Through Marketing, Advocacy & Public Relations uses marketing,
advocacy, and public relations techniques to increase library use, improve public perception, and lay the groundwork
for the successful formation of Public Library Districts in the two counties. Catherine Way (716) 484-7135 x 223 |
$29,950.00 |
| Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System TT |
03-0011 |
Project Pert: Portable Electronic Reference Training offers computer training to staff in reference, database
searching, Internet sources, and application software. Improvement of electronic reference services will be achieved
through increased staff skills and up-to-date computer equipment. Megan Disbro (716) 484-7135 x 251 |
$18,348.00 |
| Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library System SI |
03-0104 |
Planning to Plan: What Does Your Community Look Like? educates library staff on understanding and utilizing
data collection and management tools. Through successful data collection and analysis, participants will be able
to improve system programs and services based on identified library needs of local residents. Julie Wever (518) 563-5190 x 18 |
$14,762.00 |
| Geneva Free Library SFY |
03-0077 |
Families Read! provides specific library programming for 200 at-risk families. Trained volunteers offer
storytimes, family reading events and rotating collections to participating child care and child development organizations. Hope Galens (315) 789-5303 |
$10,431.00 |
| Long Island Library Resources Council TT |
03-0003 |
Computer competence and technical training for Long Island libraries will provide professional and support
staff with increased computer skills and technical knowledge. Herbert Biblo (631) 632-6650 |
$27,995.00 |
| Long Island Library Resources Council AEC |
03-0089 |
Enhancing Access To Web-based Electronic Databases Through Remote User Authentication will provide remote
access to electronic databases through an authentication software program. Remote access will lead to enhanced
use of electronic resources. Min Liu (631) 632-6659 |
$17,850.00 |
| Madison-Oneida BOCES School Library System SFY |
03-0111 |
Scope and Sequence Integrated Learning Project integrates New York State Learning Standards with Information
Literacy Skills. Peer reviewed lesson plans correlating with the Scope and Sequence will be available through a
website and a CD-ROM. Turnkey trainers in each district and a workshop for educators will promote integrated learning
through the school library media center. Beatrice E. Angus (315) 361-5661 |
$46,265.00 |
| Metropolitan New York Library Council (METRO) SI |
03-0061 |
The METRO Magnet: Recruiting and Retaining Librarians in NYC and Westchester County will assist METRO members
to recruit and retain librarians. The project will include development of an online job bank on METRO's web site,
creation of a mentoring system, and training of library administrative staff in trends and best practices in library
recruiting and retention. Susan Salomone (212) 228-2320 x 16 |
$46,265.00 |
| Metropolitan New York Library Council (METRO) AEC |
03-0063 |
The METRO Electronic Delivery Initiative, Advancing the METRO Delivery System will improve access to library
materials through staff training in interlibrary loan and electronic delivery developments, procedures, and protocols,
which will decrease time needed for document delivery. Robert Schmidt (212) 228-2320 x 14 |
$25,300.00 |
| Mid-Hudson Library System SFY |
03-0012 |
Libraries as Homework/Literacy Centers -- Year 2 expands on the creation of homework centers to 14 participating
libraries. Increased outreach efforts to low-literacy high-need populations is a long term goal. Cooperation between
public libraries, public schools and parents will be addressed by facilitating resource sharing and networking
opportunities. A manual and guidelines will standardize and enhance the quality of mentoring services. Margaret Keefe (845) 471-6060 x 35 |
$66,838.00 |
| Mid-Hudson Library System SI |
03-0025 |
2022: The Shape of Library Services will evaluate present conditions and community needs to significantly
improve library services. Librarians will work collaboratively to develop necessary partnerships, evaluate regional
trends and projections, and obtain community input in order to facilitate proactive changes. Merribeth Advocate (845) 471-6060 x 54 |
$30,000.00 |
| Mid-Hudson Library System SFY |
03-0109 |
NYS Summer Reading Program 2003 will implement Picture This, Imagine That-Read!, the Statewide Summer Reading
Program theme along with the theme manual, website and promotional program for the summer of 2003. Margaret Keefe (845) 471-6060 x 17 |
$119,000.00 |
| Mid-York Library System AEC |
03-0081 |
Mid-York Library System Virtual Reference Project incorporates the use of virtual reference software to
assist member library staff in meeting their customers' reference and information needs. Quality of the digital
reference service will be assessed through reports and statistics providing a model and justification for the future
provision of direct virtual reference service. Beverly Choltco-Devlin (315) 735-8328 x 240 |
$15,725.00 |
| Mid-York Library System TT |
03-0082 |
More than Access - Training to Bridge the Digital Divide educates staff in skills necessary to teach computer
usage in a responsible, ethical and safe manner. Staff will be able to develop new policies and practices regarding
computer access and be able to help patrons use electronic resources effectively. Diana Norton (315) 735-8328 |
$13,459.00 |
| Mohawk Valley Library System SI |
03-0085 |
The Builder's Tool-box will enhance services through library advocacy training and enhancement of professional
collections. Through continous assessment and planning, long-term goals will be set to further serve the needs
of the communities. Carol Clingan (518) 355-2010 |
$18,480.00 |
| Mohawk Valley Library System SFY |
03-0086 |
Families Count improves numeracy skills in preschoolers, children in grades K-3, and caregivers through
the creation of library math resource centers and family math programming. Four public libraries, collaborating
with seven schools and preschools, will be involved in improving math skills in low income families. Sue Rokos (518) 355-2010 |
$33,762.00 |
| Monroe #2-Orleans BOCES School Library System TT |
03-0005 |
Beaming School Libraries: Handheld Computing for the Mobile Librarian educates school librarians about handheld
computer technology. In addition participants will learn about applicable software for management and curriculum,
identify education uses and develop a curriculum integration project. Librarians in the state will be exposed to
this project through the school library system web site, a publication in a professional journal, and a regional
workshop. Joan A. Brown (585) 349-9099 |
$10,481.00 |
| Monroe County Library System AEC |
03-0030 |
Improving Access to Resources: Tutorials, Pathfinders and Training improves patron's ability to locate,
evaluate, and use online resources. Through online tutorials, pathfinders and hands on training, virtual resources
will be more accessible. Paula Smith (585) 428-8393 |
$17,300.00 |
| Monroe County Library System AEC |
03-0031 |
E Chat: Extending Traditional Reference Service with Electronic Technology will allow patrons using the
virtual reference service to communicate with librarians in real time. Librarians will be able to conduct a reference
interview, determining the exact nature of the patron's need, and be able to satisfy the patron by delivering prompt,
reliable information. Jeff Baker (585) 428-8092 |
$25,230.00 |
| Nassau Library System SCP |
03-0046 |
AT - the Open Door will provide and publicize assistive technology available to residents with disabilities.
Library staff training, and outreach programs and services will result in greater use of the public library resources
including online and other multimedia resources. Mary Beth Beidl (516) 292-8920 x 273 |
$57,971.00 |
| Nassau Library System AEC |
03-0047 |
INFORMESE AQUI ! will create a Spanish language webpage providing local listing of community services. Information
in Spanish on such diverse topics as health care, income tax help, and educational resources, will provide much
needed information to the new immigrant population of Hispanics. Jackie Thresher (516) 292-8920 x 220 |
$33,924.00 |
| Nassau Library System SFY |
03-0069 |
Bibliotecas para las Familias (Libraries for Families) will develop core bilingual collections and outreach
programs serving the Hispanic community in Nassau County. Staff training, website development, and partnerships
with community organizations will increase library use and benefit at-risk families. Crystal Faris (516) 292-8920 x 230 |
$45,200.00 |
| The New York Public Library AEC |
03-0090 |
Interactive Adventures in Reading: Promoting Authors and Reading Online-Year 2 will develop a website promoting
reading and literacy skills among children and teens. Used in conjunction with the annual summer reading club program,
this website will offer games and online author chats. Margaret Tice (212) 340-0903 |
$45,198.00 |
| The New York Public Library AEC |
03-0091 |
Spanish-Language Virtual Library Services provides high-quality and specialized information serving 20,000
Spanish speaking citizens. Core web-based library services, including online reference and improved access to the
catalog and electronic databases, will provide high-quality local, health and library information. Catherine Jones (212) 576-0021 |
$73,932.00 |
| The New York Public Library SI |
03-0092 |
Customer Service Training educates 990 library staff in interpersonal communication and customer service
skills. Focusing on verbal and non-verbal communication, sensitivity to non-mainstream populations, and strategies
for defusing conflict, this training will result in improved public service. Harriet Gottfried (212) 340-0895 |
$44,018.00 |
| The New York Public Library SCP |
03-0094 |
Expanding Access to Small Business Resources in the Bronx supports economic development and community revitalization.
Collection development, public workshops, and partnerships with community agencies will provide enhanced services
to Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs. Lucidia Gratacos-Arus (718) 579-4250 |
$40,779.00 |
| Nioga Library System SFY |
03-0055 |
By The People: Helping American History Come Alive! improves homework assistance through collection development,
programming, and resource sharing between the public library and school libraries, special schools, and local historical
societies. Marie E. Bindeman (716) 434-6167 x 31 |
$25,840.00 |
| Nioga Library System TT |
03-0056 |
Technology Training educates library staff in electronic information resources and services, hardware and
software issues, visual disabilities, and technological skills. Thomas C. Bindeman (716) 434-6167 x 24 |
$32,169.00 |
| North Country Library System SCP |
03-0076 |
Small Business, Cottage Industry and Long Distance Work: Expanding the Job Information Resources at the Public
Library will provide print and electronic resources on small business and cottage industries. Collection development,
website development, and partnerships with local small buiness agencies will expand on existing job resource centers. Regan DeFranza (315) 782-5540 |
$58,250.00 |
| Northern New York Library Network TT |
03-0002 |
Digital Services Training will expand library staff knowledge of digitization through a series of workshops
on such topics as digital project management, intellectual access to digital content and copyright in the digital
world. Bridget Doyle (315) 265-1119 |
$14,000.00 |
| Onondaga County Public Library SCP |
03-0014 |
English Literacy/Civics Education @ Your Library partners with local agencies to develop a library-based
education model for ESOL adults enrolled in civics education classes. Collection development, programs, and speaker
events will contribute to this alternative educational model. Liz Williams (315) 435-1810 |
$22,706.00 |
| Onondaga County Public Library AEC |
03-0048 |
Pathway to the Past creates a searchable database of primary source material found in local 19th century
Syracuse newspapers. Transforming the only index to these local papers, a 1930's paper index, to a database, researchers
will have instantaneous access to valuable historical information. Janet Park (315) 435-1842 |
$23,992.00 |
| Onondaga-Cortland-Madison BOCES School Library System AEC |
03-0058 |
School Library System Website Development: Paving the Way creates an authoritative website that will include
information on literacy programs, access to the OURS catalog, lesson plans, online reference sources, NY State
Learning Standards, and professional organizations. Students, teachers, and librarians will be able to use this
website to access quality resources and participate in collaborative learning activities. Judith Dzikowski (315) 433-2665 |
$10,060.00 |
| Orange-Ulster BOCES School Library System SI |
03-0033 |
Summer Institute for Library Leadership will prepare librarians in assessing the needs of the school, developing
and communicating a needs-based program, and becoming a resource for copyright issues. A collaborative project
among five school library systems, workshops will use the train-the-trainer model increasing networking opportunities
for the school librarians and training them for leadership positions within the schools. Barbara Wall (845) 781-4360 |
$15,000.00 |
| Otsego Northern Catskills BOCES School Library System TT |
03-0095 |
Getting on Board: Training School Library Media Specialists for the 21st Century provides technology training,
partnerships between librarians and teachers, and a collaborative model between school library systems. Librarians
will use technology skills to participate in a regional information literacy curriculum project, resulting in a
searchable database of lesson plans. JoAnn M. Rockefeller (607) 652-1251 |
$46,760.00 |
| Pioneer Library System SI |
03-0021 |
Developing Public Library Districts in Wyoming County provides resources and expertise to four public libraries
in the process of re-chartering as public library districts. During the project year, participants will review
and analyze various library district models and propose one (or more) that is most effective for those libraries;
build support for the selected model among the libraries and local government officials; and generate requisite
state legislation to create the district(s). Jennifer Morris (585) 394-8260 |
$14,661.00 |
| Pioneer Library System SFY |
03-0024 |
Bookstart: Linking Libraries and Literacy Programs educates at-risk families in literacy skills and library
resources. Parents and caregivers will receive training in how to use books and language-related activities with
young children. Collaboration between the library and community agencies will allow the program to reach such diverse
populations as migrant farm workers and inmates at three county jails. Patricia Stocker (585) 394-8260 |
$43,838.00 |
| Prendergast Library Association AEC |
03-0026 |
A Vertical Portal for Jamestown Information will create a database of local information available anytime
through a website. The project will also provide links to other websites of local interest. The intention is to
make local information, which is now fragmented among many websites or not available online at all, continuously
available to all. Catherine Way (716) 484-7135 x 223 |
$14,455.00 |
| Prendergast Library Association SFY |
03-0027 |
Project Leaf: The Library Educating Adoptive Families will collaborate with Family Service of Jamestown
Inc. to offer materials and services to 120 families with adopted or foster care children. Library materials and
activities, presentations by experts, and professional services from community agencies will help families deal
with adoption issues. Catherine Way (716) 484-7135 x 223 |
$27,480.00 |
| Queens Borough Public Library |
03-0042 |
Bienvenidos a Queens, NY, USA will increase access to an underserved population, link Spanish-speakers with
community organizations, and increase library use by Spanish-speakers through the development of a Spanish language
website. Fred Fishel (718) 990-8505 |
$16,121.00 |
| Queens Borough Public Library SFY |
03-0044 |
SPREE (Speaking, Reading English Experience) a multilingual program, will offer conversation groups for
children, collection development in bilingual materials, and parenting programs. Through exposure to materials
in an English and bilingual environment, English language skills will improve. Spanish, Chinese and Bengali speakers
will benefit from this bilingual program. Rosanne Cerny (718) 990-0716 |
$61,396.00 |
| Ramapo Catskill Library System SI |
03-0060 |
Connecting the Dots: Distance Learning expands on videoconferencing capability by offering training programs
on such diverse topics as trustee responsibilities and reader's advisory services. In addition to the live video
conference conducted by experts in the field, digitized files of the training sessions will be available on the
system's website. Jerry Kuntz (845) 343-1131 x 246 |
$19,562.00 |
| Rochester Public Library SCP |
03-0032 |
Small Business Resource Center creates a computer center to be used for small business research. Workshops
on specific resources, individual research sessions, and an expanded collection of materials on small business
issues will be offered. Carolyn Johnson (585) 428-8161 |
$20,376.00 |
| Rochester Regional Library Council TT |
03-0052 |
Technology Training for Libraries in the Rochester Area expands continuing education classes in electronic
information resources and network infrastructure and software. Increasing staff skills will provide quality assistance
to the community in locating and using electronic resources. Deborah Emerson (585) 223-7570 |
$35,650.00 |
| Rochester Regional Library Council AEC |
03-0053 |
CLIC-on-Health: Community & Library Information Collaboration on Health will establish partnerships
between the library and community health organizations in order to provide sophisticated and reliable information.
Creation of a website with local healthcare information as well as access to medical databases and national websites
will provide a much needed resource. Library and healthcare staff will be trained on how to access healthcare information. Kathleen M. Miller (585) 223-7570 |
$49,863.00 |
| Rochester Regional Library Council SI |
03-0054 |
LibQUAL+TM: Assessment Data for Service Improvement is a statewide project open to academic and research
public libraries in all the reference and research library councils. The project will use an ARL outcome based
assessment tool to identify users needs so that the libraries can better align their resources with user expectations. Kathleen Miller (585) 223-7570 |
$93,000.00 |
| Schuyler-Chemung-Tioga BOCES School Library System TT |
03-0017 |
Navigating in Cyberspace: Have the Rules Changed? will provide awareness and training for library media
specialists, administrators, and staff in the following areas of technology utilization: recognizing and combating
online plagiarism, Internet filtering and the confidentiality of patron records, and defining intellectual property. Christie Frost-Wendlowsky (607) 739-3581 x 2703 |
$17,350.00 |
| South Central Regional Library Council TT |
03-0040 |
Libraries and the New Information Ecology: Training in access and services will provide an in-depth exploration
of various aspects of the electronic library. Staff will learn the issues and skills of: linking technologies,
digital rights management, and virtual reference services. Jean Currie (607) 273-9106 |
$26,900.00 |
| Southeastern New York Library Resources Council SI |
03-0102 |
Leadership & Management: Local Learning Community-Based Training creates a series of workshops and train-the-trainer
sessions addressing the issues related to leadership development. Staff training in leadership and management skills,
marketing, and the establishment of support and networking groups will be long term goals of this initiative. Tessa Killian (845) 691-2734 x 14 |
$25,002.00 |
| Southern Adirondack Library System SI |
03-0084 |
Building Capacity for Change supports library directors and trustees as they develop creative strategies
for improving library services. Workshops will train participants in leadership, management, and communication
skills in order to implement service goals. Susan L. Hauer (518) 584-7300 x 202 |
$28,063.00 |
| Southern Tier Library System AEC |
03-0066 |
Increasing Access through Wireless Telecommunications: a Feasibility Study will provide valuable planning
information about the feasibility of using wireless telecommunications to obtain crucial increases in bandwidth
for member libraries in the Southern Tier, Finger Lakes and Four County Library Systems. The study will include
information about needs, appropriate technology, and costs. Ken Behn (607) 962-3141 |
$59,000.00 |
| Southern Tier Library System SCP |
03-0067 |
Libraries Serving Adult Learners promotes basic literacy skills through library partnerships with adult
learning centers. Training workshops, library tours, and literacy-related materials will reach 1,000 low literacy
adults and their tutors. Ristiina Wigg (607) 962-3141 |
$45,818.00 |
| Southern Tier Library System TT |
03-0068 |
Opening the Electronic Doorway uses peer trainers to teach staff, directors and volunteers in basic computer
skills, Internet and database searching, and the benefits of using electronic information resources. Ristiina Wigg (607) 962-3141 |
$26,999.00 |
| St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES School Library System AEC |
03-0015 |
Retrospective Conversion will involve five school library media centers in three school districts, converting
18,000 records to MARC format. These records will be accessed from the School Library System's Union Catalog and
the Northern New York Library Network's CD-ROM and online catalog. Allison S. Wheeler (315) 353-6684 |
$11,790.00 |
| Steuben-Allegany BOCES School Library System AEC |
03-0004 |
Empowerment Through Enrichment will improve accessibility to library materials by expanding the number of
access points in the online catalog. Researchers of the online local catalog, the system union catalog, and the
regional catalog will benefit by the identification of more resources. Stephanie B. Wilson (607) 654-2289 |
$15,000.00 |
| Suffolk Cooperative Library System SCP |
03-0013 |
Libraries as Court Help Resource Centers will help lower-income, low literacy, and Spanish speaking citizens
navigate the New York State and local civil court systems. By providing appropriate legal information and access
to electronic resources, six Suffolk County public libraries will be serving self-represented litigants. Partnerships
with the courts, and the Latin American and Caribbean Studies Center will provide training to participating librarians
and Spanish interns to act as bilingual translators. Diane Eidelman (631) 286-1600 x 1335 |
$50,900.00 |
| Upper Hudson Library System AEC |
03-0035 |
Tech Valley/Tech Libraries will train staff in four participating libraries to provide customized reference
services to patrons involved in technology-based businesses. The project will include creation of a website to
connect individuals with such businesses, government agencies, and trade associations. The libraries will also
offer public programs. Rachel R. Baum (518) 437-9880 x 225 |
$17,630.00 |
| Upper Hudson Library System SFY |
03-0037 |
Imagination River Storytelling Camp pilots a literacy learning experience for middle school students based
on New York State English/Language Arts Standards. Four public libraries will partner with a professional storyteller,
a middle school language arts teacher and a school librarian to implement a storytelling unit resulting in a CD,
a web page, and participation in the Riverway Storytelling Festival. Mary Fellows (518) 437-9880 x 228 |
$49,258.00 |
| Upper Hudson Library System SI |
03-0038 |
New Planning for Results develops a pool of skilled trainers to facilitate the Public Library Association's
New Planning for Results community-based planning model. Trainers will each work with three libraries to develop
a community-based long-range service plan, providing the framework for the formation of public library districts. Sara Dallas (518) 437-9880 x 227 |
$30,000.00 |
| Westchester BOCES School Library System TT |
03-0101 |
New Century Learning: A Collaborative Approach will provide a professional development model to teach school
librarians and K-12 teachers how to collaboratively use technology and the information literacy standards to develop
inquiry-based curriculum. A manual, web site, instructional materials and teaching strategies, and a collection
of web sites will be available for other school districts interested in replicating the project. Francene C. Costello (914) 345-8500 x 123 |
$33,000.00 |
| Westchester Library System SCP |
03-0064 |
A Library Partnership Responds to 9/11 by providing informational, educational, counseling, training and
employment services to affected New Yorkers. Three libraries will assist with workforce development by partnering
with One-Stop Employment Center and the September 11th Family Response Center. Elaine M. Sozzi (914) 231-3239 |
$49,537.00 |
| Westchester Library System AEC |
03-0065 |
Firstfind.info is a virtual library of reviewed websites in Plain English on a wide range of information.
Topics range from how to find local ESL classes to how to buy a car. Developed in collaboration with New York Public
Library, Brooklyn Public Library, Queens Borough Public Library, and the American Library Association, firstfind.info
serves the information needs of the 46% of adults in the United States with low literacy skills. Robin Osborne (914) 231-3237 |
$17,725.00 |
| Western New York Library Resources Council AEC |
03-0006 |
WNY Libraries Express: Enhancing Access to Library Materials in the WNY Region Through will reduce staff
time, streamline interlibrary loan workflow, and reduce costs. By implementing an ISO/ILL standard compliant electronic
interlibrary loan system, the citizens of Western NY will have enhanced access to library materials. Sheryl Knab (716) 633-0705 x 21 |
$70,000.00 |
| Western New York Library Resources Council SI |
03-0007 |
Virtual Librarian on Duty - Virtual Reference Pilot Project: Enhancing WNY Reference Service will provide
a real-time virtual reference service benefiting public library patrons and distance education students. Member
libraries will share staffing, resources, and fiscal responsibilities for providing a cooperative model. Sheryl Knab (716) 633-0705 x 21 |
$40,000.00 |
| 73 Projects Total |
$2,484,241 |
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