Libraries Illuminated Grant Program: Informational Webinar

1. Libraries Illuminated Grant Program:Informational Webinar Natalie Cole, California State Library Jarrid Keller, Sacramento Public Library Diane Satchwell, Southern California Library Cooperative June 21, 2017

2. The Project Important Dates and Details Project Partners Advisory Group Project Goals Eligibility Use of Project Funds: Some Examples Matching Funds Evaluation The Application Form Questions Today’s Topics

3. Help public libraries make software and hardware improvements to maximize benefits to patrons as they access the Internet. • Supported with $1M California Library Services Act funding allocated in the Governor’s FY 16/17 budget. The Project

4. Project Web Page • http://www.library.ca.gov/lds/illuminated.html • Application Due Date: • Due 5:00 pm, Friday, September 15, 2017 • Submission Information • Submit electronically to dsatchwell@socallibraries.org • Follow up with hard copy and original signature to: • Southern California Library Cooperative, Attn: Diane Satchwell • 248 E. Foothill Blvd., Ste 101 • Monrovia, CA 91016 Important Dates And Details

5. California State Library • Program management and oversight. • Southern California Library Cooperative • Fiscal Agent for the grant program. • Advisory Group • Advises on the development of the project, helped to develop the application materials, and will review submitted applications. Project Partners

6. Megan Anderson, San Francisco Public Library Erin Berman, San Jose Public Library Susan Broman, Los Angeles Public Library Wess Garcia, Rancho Cucamonga Public Library Jarrid Keller, Sacramento Public Library Jasmin LoBasso, Kern County Library Paula MacKinnon, Califa Erwin Magbanua, San Diego Public Library Hillary Theyer, Torrance Public Library Patty Wong, Santa Monica Public Library Advisory Group

7. Support the development of innovative and creative programs and services for all ages. Address the needs of libraries in underserved communities. Provide a variety of programming and service models for the library community to learn from and replicate. Project Goals

8. Participate as a public library in the California Library Services Act • CalRENconnectivity not required • CIPA compliance not required • Implement three programs using new technology by December 2018 • Up to three applications per jurisdiction: • 1-30 outlets: 1 application • 31-60 outlets: up to 2 applications • 61-100 outlets: up to 3 applications • Apply for a minimum of $5,000 and a maximum of $30,000 per app • Matching funds are required Eligibility

9. Virtual reality game creation, audio production (including music mixing and recording), coding, filmmaking and videography, hack-a-thons, mobile and game app development, programming, robotics, 3D printing, access points and hotspots to expand WiFi outside of library walls, laptop checkout kiosks, live streaming or iPad storytime,SmartBoards, ebook instruction webinars, taking the library service away from the desk (e.g. roving reference and technology to support pop-up programs), technology classrooms, and virtual class visits, reference, storytime, and speakers. Use of Project Funds: Some Examples

10. Matching Funds are required: combination of cash and in-kind contributions. • The level of match required depends on the library’s Local Income Per Capita (LIPC) • LIPC Level 1: a minimum of 25% • LIPC Level 2: a minimum of 35% • LIPC Level 3: a minimum of 50% Matching Funds

11. Project Outcome survey tools. Tools will be available to participating libraries. The California State Library and Project Outcome will provide an informational webinar, resources, and support. Evaluation

12. Project Overview • Should describe the scope of your project and let us know, concisely, how you will spend your funds and what benefit(s) the project will provide. • Further Information: Technology and Programs • Describe clearly and briefly the technology you will purchase and programs you will present • Needs statement • Show that the technology and programs you propose meet a need in your community and be clear about how the need was identified. Application Form

13. Preparations • Describe the steps you have taken to assess your physical space, engage relevant staff, and ensure you can maintain and continue to use your technology beyond the grant period. • Role of IT staff • Describe the role your IT staff and/or contractors will play in purchasing and/or implementing your new technology. Application Form

14. Community Partners • List the community partners you will work with and describe the role they will play and the resources they will contribute. • Outputs • E.g. the number of programs you propose to provide and the anticipated number of people they will impact. • Continuation and Sustainability • How you will continue to utilize your new technology beyond the project period. Application Form

15. Timeline • Please present the timeline clearly in a way that makes sense for your project. • Budget Table and Narrative • Please be sure to include the funds you are requesting and the matching funds you are providing. • Please provide information as concisely and clearly as possible. Application Form

16. Additional Information • The additional information we ask for is to help us distribute project funds to a variety of different communities and locations, and to meet a variety of needs. • Agreements • We require that your library director signs off on the application. Application Form

17. Questions and Answers

18. Contact Us Natalie Cole: natalie.cole@library.ca.gov Jarrid Keller: jkeller@saclibrary.org Diane Satchwell:dsatchwell@socallibraries.org http://www.library.ca.gov/lds/illuminated.html