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. Today’s Topics 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

3. The Project
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.

4. Important Dates And Details
Project Web Page
Application Due Date:
Due 5:00 pm, Friday, September 15, 2017
Submission Information
Submit electronically to
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

5. Project Partners 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.

6. Advisory Group 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

7. Project Goals
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.

8. Eligibility
Participate as a public library in the California Library Services Act
CalREN connectivity 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
outlets: up to 3 applications
Apply for a minimum of $5,000 and a maximum of $30,000 per app
Matching funds are required

9. Use of Project Funds: Some Examples
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.

10. Matching Funds
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%

11. Evaluation 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.

12. Application Form 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.

13. Application Form Preparations Role of IT staff
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.

14. Application Form Community Partners Outputs
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.

15. Application Form Timeline Budget Table and Narrative
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.

16. Application Form Additional Information Agreements
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.

17. Questions and Answers

18. Contact Us Natalie Cole: natalie.cole@library.ca.gov
Jarrid Keller:
Diane Satchwell: