Non-Response: 0
Activity Details
Title: Maryland Accessible Textbook (MAT)
Narrative: Through the Maryland Accessible Textbook (MAT) program, textbooks were provided to low- and no-vision college students as digital files or physical books and were converted to accessible audio formats like MP3, Daisy, Microsoft Word, or PDF files that can be read by a screen reader like JAWS. The Maryland Accessible Textbook program worked with Disability Student Services departments in Maryland colleges and universities to identify students who needed these accessible formats. MAT program accessed books from databases and direct from publishers and used specialized scanners and tools for conversion. In 2021, 3,538 textbook chapters were made accessible to 52 college students.
Intent: Improve users' general knowledge and skills.
Activity: Content
Mode: Creation
Format: Combined physical & digital
Quantity
Number of items digitized: 0
Number of items digitized and available to the public: 52
Number of physical items: 0
Number of open-source applications/software/systems: 0
Number of proprietary applications/software/systems: 0
Number of learning resources (e.g. toolkits, guides): 0
Number of plans/frameworks: 0
Partner Information
Organization Type of Partner Organization(s):
Libraries: Yes
Historical Societies or Organizations: No
Museums: No
Archives: No
Cultural Heritage Organization Multi-type: No
Preschools: No
Schools: No
Adult Education: No
Human Service Organizations: No
Other: No
Legal Type of Partner Organization(s):
Federal Government: Yes
State Government: No
Local Government (excluding school districts): No
School District: No
Non-Profit: No
Private Sector: No
Tribe/Native Hawaiian Organization: No
Beneficiaries
Is the activity directed at the library workforce: No
For a targeted group or for the general population: General
Locale
Is the activity state-wide: Yes
Specific Locations: No
Library Types
Public Libraries: 1
Academic Libraries: 0
SLAA: 0
Consortia: 0
Special Libraries: 0
School Libraries: 0
Other: 12
Activity Details
Title: Rural Collection Development
Narrative: Three Rural Collection Development grants were awarded to systems serving rural communities. Residents of these communities were especially hard hit by COVID-19; not only were health consequences grim, but lack of broadband in these communities meant that residents may not be able to fully engage in digital technologies. Grants provided additional funds to Caroline and Washington Counties, as well as the Southern Maryland Regional Library Association. Material added to these collections were then made available to neighboring libraries and the rest of the state through reciprocal borrowing and a robust interlibrary loan program.
Intent: Improve users' general knowledge and skills.
Activity: Content
Mode: Acquisition
Format: Combined physical & digital
Quantity
Number of hardware acquired: 0
Number of software acquired: 0
Number of licensed databases acquired: 0
Number of print materials (books & government documents) acquired: 1,695
Number of electronic materials acquired: 0
Number of audio/visual units (audio discs, talking books, other recordings) acquired: 0
Partner Information
Organization Type of Partner Organization(s):
Libraries: Yes
Historical Societies or Organizations: No
Museums: No
Archives: No
Cultural Heritage Organization Multi-type: No
Preschools: No
Schools: No
Adult Education: No
Human Service Organizations: No
Other: No
Legal Type of Partner Organization(s):
Federal Government: Yes
State Government: No
Local Government (excluding school districts): No
School District: No
Non-Profit: No
Private Sector: No
Tribe/Native Hawaiian Organization: No
Beneficiaries
Is the activity directed at the library workforce: No
For a targeted group or for the general population: General
Locale
Is the activity state-wide: No
Specific Locations: Yes
Name: CAROLINE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 100 MARKET STREET
City: DENTON
State: MD
Zip: 21629
Name: SOUTHERN MARYLAND REGIONAL LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
Address: 37600 NEW MARKET ROAD
City: CHARLOTTE HALL
State: MD
Zip: 20622
Name: WASHINGTON COUNTY FREE LIBRARY
Address: 100 SOUTH POTOMAC STREET
City: HAGERSTOWN
State: MD
Zip: 21740
Activity Details
Title: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Narrative: Worcester County Library created an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion project that convened a committee to evaluate internal policies and procedures and to build partnerships in the community. Additionally, using a Diverse BookFinder Collection Development analysis tool, the library collection was updated to include a more diverse representation of books and items.
Intent: Improve users' general knowledge and skills.
Activity: Planning & Evaluation
Mode: Prospective
Format: Third party
Quantity
Number of evaluations and/or plans funded: 1
Number of funded evaluation and/or plans completed: 1
Partner Information
Organization Type of Partner Organization(s):
Libraries: Yes
Historical Societies or Organizations: No
Museums: No
Archives: No
Cultural Heritage Organization Multi-type: No
Preschools: No
Schools: No
Adult Education: No
Human Service Organizations: No
Other: No
Legal Type of Partner Organization(s):
Federal Government: Yes
State Government: No
Local Government (excluding school districts): No
School District: No
Non-Profit: No
Private Sector: No
Tribe/Native Hawaiian Organization: No
Beneficiaries
Is the activity directed at the library workforce: No
For a targeted group or for the general population: General
Locale
Is the activity state-wide: No
Specific Locations: Yes
Name: WORCESTER COUNTY LIBRARY
Address: 307 N WASHINGTON STREET
City: SNOW HILL
State: MD
Zip: 21863
Activity Details
Title: Overdrive
Narrative: The Maryland State Library Agency used LSTA funds to assist the Maryland library community by covering a one time budget shortfall in collaborative purchasing among systems. This grant allowed customers to continue to enjoy the same volume of Overdrive materials for the fiscal year.
Intent: Improve users' general knowledge and skills.
Activity: Content
Mode: Acquisition
Format: Digital
Quantity
Number of hardware acquired: 0
Number of software acquired: 0
Number of licensed databases acquired: 1
Number of print materials (books & government documents) acquired: 0
Number of electronic materials acquired: 0
Number of audio/visual units (audio discs, talking books, other recordings) acquired: 0
Partner Information
Organization Type of Partner Organization(s):
Libraries: Yes
Historical Societies or Organizations: No
Museums: No
Archives: No
Cultural Heritage Organization Multi-type: No
Preschools: No
Schools: No
Adult Education: No
Human Service Organizations: No
Other: No
Legal Type of Partner Organization(s):
Federal Government: Yes
State Government: No
Local Government (excluding school districts): No
School District: No
Non-Profit: No
Private Sector: No
Tribe/Native Hawaiian Organization: No
Beneficiaries
Is the activity directed at the library workforce: No
For a targeted group or for the general population: General
Locale
Is the activity state-wide: Yes
Specific Locations: No
Library Types
Public Libraries: 23
Academic Libraries: 0
SLAA: 0
Consortia: 0
Special Libraries: 0
School Libraries: 0
Other: 4
Activity Details
Title: Exploration Commons
Narrative: The Carroll County Public Library was able to purchase equipment to outfit the Exploration Commons at the 50 East makerspace and teaching kitchen that is currently under construction at the Westminster branch. Due to delays, the project was pushed back to a June 2021 opening from its original June 2020 opening date. Some of the equipment has been used in the meantime to outfit a preview makerspace so customers can begin to use some of the equipment and the library can build on our current base of users and interest new customers in using the space. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the space is only open for individual appointments, but the equipment is being well-used at this time.
Intent: Improve users' general knowledge and skills.
Activity: Content
Mode: Acquisition
Format: Physical
Quantity
Number of hardware acquired: 225
Number of software acquired: 0
Number of licensed databases acquired: 0
Number of print materials (books & government documents) acquired: 0
Number of electronic materials acquired: 0
Number of audio/visual units (audio discs, talking books, other recordings) acquired: 0
Partner Information
Organization Type of Partner Organization(s):
Libraries: Yes
Historical Societies or Organizations: No
Museums: No
Archives: No
Cultural Heritage Organization Multi-type: No
Preschools: No
Schools: No
Adult Education: No
Human Service Organizations: No
Other: No
Legal Type of Partner Organization(s):
Federal Government: Yes
State Government: No
Local Government (excluding school districts): No
School District: No
Non-Profit: No
Private Sector: No
Tribe/Native Hawaiian Organization: No
Beneficiaries
Is the activity directed at the library workforce: No
For a targeted group or for the general population: General
Locale
Is the activity state-wide: No
Specific Locations: Yes
Name: CARROLL COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 1100 GREEN VALLEY ROAD
City: NEW WINDSOR
State: MD
Zip: 21776
