WSL Updates for April 14, 2016

April 14, 2016 Secretary of State's Office

Volume 12, April 14, 2016 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Enjoy this GRANTZILLA issue of WSL Updates!

Topics include:

1) REFRESHING SCHOOL LIBRARIES GRANT CYCLE OPENS

2) WASHINGTON RURAL HERITAGE DIGITIZATION GRANTS NOW ACCEPTING PROPOSALS

3) DIGITAL LITERACY 2016 GRANT CYCLE OPEN

4) METADATA ENHANCEMENT & REMEDIATION PROJECT GRANTS

5) PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANTS

6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

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1) REFRESHING SCHOOL LIBRARIES GRANT CYCLE OPENS

Because recent data shows the average copyright date of many school library collections is over 20 years old, Washington State Library (WSL) wants to help school libraries update nonfiction collections.

WSL will provide up to 200 awards of $1,000 to K-12 school libraries for purchasing nonfiction books. If awarded a grant, teacher librarians will be able to select the books they wish through their regular acquisitions procedures. Preprocessed, shelf-ready books may be purchased if desired, but the maximum grant award is still $1,000. WSL will reimburse schools for their nonfiction book purchases up to $1,000. Only books purchased after awards are made and contracts between WSL and the school are fully signed are eligible for reimbursement.

For application information, please visit.
Applications are due by 4:00 p.m. PDT on Tuesday, May 10, 2016.
Questions? Please email [email protected].

WSL is compiling a booklist of suggested titles to help with selection. The titles are only suggestions and use of the list is not required. This list will reflect recommendations from the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction and WSL’s teacher librarian advisory committee. This title list will be available in late May 2016.

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2) WASHINGTON RURAL HERITAGE DIGITIZATION GRANTS NOW ACCEPTING PROPOSALS

Would your library like to digitize its historical materials and special collections, create an online community archive of unique materials from your patrons’ family collections, or partner with local historical societies and other organizations to collaboratively digitize local history resources?

Washington Rural Heritage (WRH), the Washington State Library’s statewide digitization initiative for public and tribal libraries, is currently accepting grant applications for 2016-2017 digitization projects. A total of $25,000 in LSTA funds is available to award five (5) or more grants up to $5,000 each.

This grant cycle is open to all public and tribal libraries currently lacking a functioning digital repository. This grant cycle does not exclude current WRH partners.
Libraries from communities of any size may apply at either the system or individual branch level.
The application deadline for this grant cycle is Wednesday, May 25, 2016.
To review eligibility requirements, grant guidelines, and to download grant applications, go to www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/grants.

Collections digitized with these grants will be publicly accessible through Washington Rural Heritage at www.washingtonruralheritage.org.

To date, more than 110 cultural institutions throughout Washington have contributed to this growing collection of digitized primary sources. Learn more about WRH and see a full list of contributors by visiting www.washingtonruralheritage.org/cdm/about

For questions and to discuss potential projects, applicants are encouraged to contact Evan Robb, Washington Rural Heritage Project Manager, at [email protected] or 360-704-5228.

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3) DIGITAL LITERACY 2016 GRANT CYCLE OPEN

Washington State Library has opened the Digital Literacy 2016 grant cycle. This grant cycle will provide funding to public, academic, tribal, and school libraries to implement projects that support Digital Literacy in their community. Projects should focus on providing skills and resources needed within a community and by patrons. Digital Literacy grant applicants are urged to utilize project partners. Project partners could include non-profits, hospitals, credit unions, local businesses, etc.

Please visit Digital Literacy 2016 for grant guidelines and the application form.
The application deadline is Wednesday, May 25, 2016.

Overall funding to support this grant cycle is $75,000. This grant cycle has a limit of $7,500 per application. It is anticipated that ten (10) or more applicants may receive awards. Awards will be made contingent upon availability of federal funds and distribution of those funds by the Washington State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Iaukea at [email protected] or Maura Walsh at [email protected].

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4) METADATA ENHANCEMENT & REMEDIATION PROJECT GRANTS

The Washington State Library (WSL) announces a new Metadata Enhancement & Remediation Pilot Project. We’re offering Metadata Enhancement & Remediation Grants to support public, academic, and tribal libraries in remediating, re-cataloging, and/or enhancing digital collection records currently available to the public through digital library and digital repository systems. The primary purpose of these grants is to help institutions prepare for the eventual harvest of collection metadata by a regional or state-level Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) service hub.

Please visit Metadata Enhancement & Remediation Grants – Pilot Project 2016 (please scroll down) for grant guidelines and application form.
The application deadline is Friday, June 10, 2016.

Overall funding to support this grant cycle is $25,000. This grant cycle has a limit of $5,000 per application. We anticipate that five (5) or more applicants may receive awards. Awards are contingent upon receipt of federal funds and distribution of those funds by WSL, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.

For more information, contact Evan Robb at [email protected] or 360-704-5228.

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5) PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANTS

Ready to send your library staff away … to a special conference? Would you like to bring a trainer to your library?

WSL offers Professional Development grants to help. Every qualified library, system, or district can apply for up to 75% of what is spent. This can include transportation, lodging and registration. This grant cycle is open year-round.

For application information: Professional development (PD)

For more information on any WSL grant cycle, please contact [email protected].

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6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

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