MOSL Grants and Resources Robin Westphal, State Librarian Becky Wilson, Public Library Services Consultant

About MOSL Manages state and federal funds for libraries 3 Departments: Library Development Wolfner Talking Book and Braille Library Reference Services More info at: https://www.sos.mo.gov/library

Author Visit Grant $500-$5,000 to bring an author to your learning community Applications due 3-9 months out Reimbursement grant Application available at: https://www.sos.mo.gov/library/development/lstagrants

Allowable Costs Author fees One flat rate Should include all travel costs Up to $500 towards library materials Costs for additional staff hours Publicity and promotional items Costs to transport youth from school, day camp or licensed child care agency using valid student transportation service. Indirect cost rate

Show Me Steps Grant For continuing education, 2 types: Individual Training (go to a conference or event): $500-$2,500 Group Training (bring in a trainer): $500-$8,000 Application due 2-9 months out Application available at: https://www.sos.mo.gov/library/development/lstagrants

Show Me Express Missouri State Library newsletter Distributed every 2 weeks, on Tuesday, by email Register at: https://s1.sos.mo.gov/library/showme_express/default Learn about State Library projects, programs, and resources Stay up-to-date on upcoming training events Read about available grant opportunities

MOYAC Missouri Youth and Children discussion list Register at: https://lists.more.net/mailman/listinfo/moyac Connect with other youth librarians Learn about workshops, grants, and resources provided by MOSL Ask questions about youth services and receive advice from members

MoLibTraining A continuing education discussion list for Missouri library staff Register at: https://lists.mo.gov/mailman/listinfo/molibtraining Learn about free webinars and workshops for Missouri Library staff Connect with staff who plan training Ask continuing education questions

Archived Webinars 84 videos, in 9 categories: http://mostatelibrary.watch.more.net/#guest Administration Adult Services Early Literacy Library Skills LSTA Grant Clips Public Library Survey Quick Bits Technology Skills Youth Services

How Can We Help School Libraries? What do you need? What do you wish for? What are you interested in?

Contact Us Anytime Robin Westphal State Librarian (800) 325-0131 robin.westphal@sos.mo.gov Fax: 573-751-3612 Becky Wilson Public Library Services Consultant (573)-522-9564 becky.wilson@sos.mo.gov Fax: 573-751-3612