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G2S Project Code: 2022-AR-91257
State: Arkansas
Fiscal Year: 2022
Grantee
Arkansas State Library

Project Director
Director Name: Ken Giesbrecht
Director Phone: 501-682-1849
Director Email: ken.giesbrecht@ade.arkansas.gov
General Information
Title: IT Management and Support
State Project Code: 16
Start Date: 10/01/2022
End Date: 09/30/2023
Abstract: The Information Technology Management and Support project provided information technology infrastructure and services which are critical in delivery of our services and information to our staff, patrons, state employees, public libraries and citizens who use the Arkansas State Library resources provided by LSTA. This project worked with every LSTA funded project that is housed at the Arkansas State Library. Without this support, these projects would not have the resources or methods to reach the citizens in an effective way or be able to navigate the ever-changing world of information technology.
State Goal: Enhance the Technological Environment of Arkansas Libraries
Budget Information
LSTA
MATCH-State
MATCH-Other
Total
$48,214.00
$0.00
$0.00
$48,214.00
Intent(s)
Improve library's physical and technology infrastructure.
Systems & Technologies
Activities
Activity Details
Title: Procurement
Narrative: This activity supported the infrastructure of every LSTA program administered by the SLAA.  The procurement of laptops, desktops, software, applications, backup, and upgrades all led to better support for and the production from all other LSTA programs. Laptops were purchased and provided to those working from home and desktops were purchased to support all staff working on site. 
Intent: Improve library's physical and technology infrastructure.

Activity: Procurement
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Quantity
Number of equipment acquired: 3
Number of acquired equipment used: 3
Number of hardware items acquired: 40
Number of acquired hardware items used: 40
Number of software items acquired: 61
Number of acquired software items used: 61
Number of materials/supplies acquired: 2
Number of acquired materials/supplies used: 2


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: No
Specific Locations: Yes
Name: Arkansas State Library
Address: 900 W. Capitol Avenue, Suite 100
City: Little Rock
State: AR
Zip: 72201-3108
Project Outcomes
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Do you anticipate continuing this project after the current reporting period ends:
Yes
Do you anticipate any change in level of effort in managing this project:
No
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Do you anticipate changing the types of activities and objectives addressed by the project:
No
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Was an evaluation conducted for this project:
No
Was a final written evaluation report produced:
No
Can the final written evaluation report be shared publicly on the IMLS website:
No
Was the evaluation conducted by project staff (either SLAA or local library) or by a third-party evaluator:
Third-Party
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