Non-Response: 0
Activity Details
Title: E-Rate
Narrative: E-Rate is the federal program that reimburses schools and libraries for internet access. This grant provided a statewide E-Rate consultant who held regular trainings, managed a listserv, and answered questions from Maryland public libraries on the subject of E-Rate.
Intent: Improve users’ ability to discover information resources.
Activity: Instruction
Mode: Other
Format: Combined in-person & virtual
Other: This program provided an E-Rate consultant to assist libraries with the system.
Quantity
Partner Information
Organization Type of Partner Organization(s):
Libraries: No
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: No
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: Yes
For a targeted group or for the general population: General
Locale
Is the activity state-wide: Yes
Specific Locations: No
Library Types
Public Libraries: 24
Academic Libraries: 0
SLAA: 0
Consortia: 0
Special Libraries: 0
School Libraries: 0
Other: 3
Activity Details
Title: Technology Lending
Narrative: Three library systems designed technology lending programs to meet the needs of their library customers.
Calvert Library has circulated wifi hotspots since 2018 and used the funding from this grant to purchase Chromebooks and hotspots for patrons without computers or internet access. Having devices with wifi hotspots made internet connectivity more attainable for library patrons and for students attending school virtually or completing homework.
This program was created by the Western Maryland Regional Library to purchase wifi hotspots and chromebooks for lending to help bridge the digital divide. The Chromebooks and hotspots were packaged for easy and safe carrying into protected backpacks.
This Queen Anne County Library grant provided funds for the purchase of much-needed wifi hotspots in this rural region of Maryland. This was such a well-received program the library system will be purchasing more wifi hotspots in 2022. Patrons used the wifi hotspots for homework, research, and browsing the internet.
Intent: Improve users’ ability to discover information resources.
Activity: Content
Mode: Acquisition
Format: Physical
Quantity
Number of hardware acquired: 155
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: CALVERT LIBRARY
Address: 850 COSTLEY WAY
City: PRINCE FREDERICK
State: MD
Zip: 20678
Name: QUEEN ANNE'S COUNTY FREE LIBRARY
Address: 121 S COMMERCE STREET
City: CENTREVILLE
State: MD
Zip: 21617
Name: WESTERN MARYLAND REGIONAL LIBRARY
Address: 100 SOUTH POTOMAC STREET
City: HAGERSTOWN
State: MD
Zip: 21740
Activity Details
Title: Technology Training
Narrative: The Technology Training grant allowed for staff from Carroll County Public Library to attend workshops, webinars, and conferences that pertained to the almost completed Exploration Commons project.
Intent: Improve users’ ability to discover information resources.
Activity: Instruction
Mode: Other
Format: Combined in-person & virtual
Other: Several conferences and trainings were attended. Some were virtual and some were in-person.
Quantity
Partner Information
Organization Type of Partner Organization(s):
Libraries: No
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: Yes
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
Activity Details
Title: Mobile Access Van
Narrative: Charles County Public Library (CCPL) used these funds to purchase the equipment needed to transform the current Outreach Van into a Mobile Access Van. The library purchased an internet hotspot (Cradlepoint), a tactical case (Plumcase), and a year of Wi-FI access. This internet hotspot had the capability to provide up to 100 people internet access at one time. The internet connection also allowed for the library to take the van into communities and have a secure internet connection to provide access to the ILS system to check out materials, issue cards and other library functions. This equipment allowed CCPL to service underserved communities throughout Charles County.
Intent: Improve users’ ability to discover information resources.
Activity: Content
Mode: Acquisition
Format: Physical
Quantity
Number of hardware acquired: 2
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: No
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: CHARLES COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 2 GARRETT AVENUE
City: LA PLATA
State: MD
Zip: 20646
Activity Details
Title: Community Wifi Hotspots - Harford
Narrative:
The intent of this grant allowed the Library to provide Internet access to some of the broadband deserts in Harford County by providing broadband antennae kits at partner sites, directly supporting remote schooling, telemedicine, and access to information. All items purchased were under the $5,000 equipment threshold.
Intent: Improve users’ ability to discover information resources.
Activity: Content
Mode: Acquisition
Format: Physical
Quantity
Number of hardware acquired: 6
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: No
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: HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 1221-A BRASS MILL ROAD
City: BELCAMP
State: MD
Zip: 21017
Activity Details
Title: Community Wifi - Talbot
Narrative: In this LSTA-funded project, the best locations were analyzed and determined for placing community wifi extenders in a rural location of Maryland on the Eastern Shore. Two locations at two different library branches were selected for the most need of public wifi. All equipment was less than $5k per item. Additional funds were used to purchase Kajeet hotspots for lending.
Intent: Improve users’ ability to discover information resources.
Activity: Content
Mode: Acquisition
Format: Combined physical & digital
Quantity
Number of hardware acquired: 17
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: No
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: TALBOT COUNTY FREE LIBRARY
Address: 100 W. DOVER ST.
City: EASTON
State: MD
Zip: 21601
