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LSTA
Introduction
Library Services and Technology Act funds are used by the state library to fund many of our projects. These grants are non-competitive and are used to fund statewide projects.
Current LSTA use
- Training developed and presented for Montana library directors, staff and trustees
- Adding libraries to the statewide Montana Shared Catalog and providing technical assistance to MSC members
- Evaluating electronic resources, negotiating low subscription rates, and ensuring access for Montanans
- Developing specialized programming that provides library services to all Montana residents
- Consultants to help libraries with administrative, legal, and technology issues
Planning and Evaluation
LSTA Five-Year Plan 2008-2012 (pdf)
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) requires each state to submit a long-range plan indicating how the LSTA priorities will be met using LSTA grant funds. Montana's five-year plan was given official approval from IMLS on October 1, 2007.
Evaluation Report for the Montana State Library (pdf)
This report was
completed by Johnson & Johnson consulting. Every five years, the Montana State Library must engage
in long range planning. At the end of that five years, we are required to be evaluated by an
outside consultant.
