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In Results: 17 Total Projects $5,522,948.51 LSTA Funds $6,713,884.84 Match Funds

POWER Library

State: Pennsylvania

Fiscal Year: 2023

LSTA Funds: $1,864,835.88

Grantee: Hosting Solutions & Library Consulting (HSLC)

Match Funds: $2,637,831.80

This project administered, managed, supported, and provided online library services to Pennsylvanians. The project ensured that all Pennsylvanians could easily use library resources from anywhere in the world. Services included: - Statewide Online Catalog and Interlibrary Loan Management System: Provided access to library collections at more than 1,400 libraries in Pennsylvania, fulfilling over 20,000 requests, and made the lending and borrowing of library materials possible via interlibrary loan management software. - POWER Library E-Resources: Provided factual, high-quality online research and online learning resources to all Pennsylvanians. - PA Photos and Documents: Provided storage and online access to digitized historical documents, images, videos, and audio recordings from Pennsylvania libraries and cultural institutions. - Chat with a Librarian: Provided library users with live chat reference services 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week. - Librarian Training, Technical Support, and Service Coordination: Provided libraries with the training and technical support needed to offer POWER Library services to the public.

Interlibrary Delivery Service

State: Pennsylvania

Fiscal Year: 2023

LSTA Funds: $550,000.00

Grantee: Interlibrary Delivery Service of Pennsylvania

Match Funds: $1,329,158.11

The Interlibrary Delivery Service of Pennsylvania (IDS) provides a cost effective delivery service for many types of libraries in the Mid-Atlantic region to support timely resource sharing through interlibrary loan. IDS holds a consolidated shipping account with the United Parcel Service (UPS); this consolidated account operates under the Pennsylvania's CoStars agreement for small package delivery. Currently, IDS membership includes 179 Full Member libraries and 120 sites which are Affiliates of Full Member ("Parent") libraries, totaling 299 libraries. From July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, the IDS consortium shipped 323,265 packages at a cost of $2,752,945.48. The consortium saved $2,392,701.33, or 47%, in shipping costs during this period. It is also important to note that a package can weigh up to 30lbs and can hold multiple items. One package does not equal one piece of library material. IDS does not track the contents of packages.

Match Only: Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians

State: Pennsylvania

Fiscal Year: 2023

LSTA Funds: $0.00

Grantee: Pennsylvania Office of Commonwealth Libraries

Match Funds: $2,538,406.53

The Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians (LAMP) provided a program to Pennsylvania residents who are blind, physically or cognitively impaired, and unable to hold a book or turn its pages. Services were provided either in person, by phone, mail, or by digital download from two designated National Library Service regional libraries for the blind and print disabled, administrated by the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the Free Library of Philadelphia. Materials were available in multiple formats, such as braille, digital audio recording cartridges, recordings available by download via the Braille and Audio Recording Download (BARD) service, audio described videos or in large print. All services were offered free of charge.

Pennsylvania Integrated Library System (PaILS)

State: Pennsylvania

Fiscal Year: 2023

LSTA Funds: $507,128.00

Grantee: Pennsylvania Integrated Library System

Match Funds: $113,087.00

The Pennsylvania Integrated Library System Consortium (PalLS) provides access to a low cost yet highly robust and customizable integrated library system (ILS). Member libraries are provided with a system giving staff and library patrons such operational and lending functions as cataloging, placing and checking out holds, processing interlibrary loans, and searching the SPARK catalog. SPARK is the open-source integrated library system built on the Evergreen platform. At the end of this program year, there are 185 library locations throughout the state using SPARK to provide library services to patrons.

College and Research Professional Development

State: Pennsylvania

Fiscal Year: 2023

LSTA Funds: $25,446.70

Grantee: Pennsylvania Library Association

Match Funds: $7,387.00

The LSTA Grant supports professional development opportunities administered by the College & Research Division (CRD) of the Pennsylvania Library Association (PaLA) for academic librarians – academic library focused sessions as well academic library presenters. Professional development is costly and funds available from individual libraries are limited. The PaLA Annual Conference, the CRD Annual Workshop, and CRD’s monthly Connect & Communicate Series features national and regionally known speakers that provide strategies librarians can implement to better serve the academic communities they serve. Using grant funding to bring in speakers allows academic librarians to participate in innovative learning experiences that they might be otherwise unable to afford. In addition to statewide events, grant funds are awarded to regional chapters to support local professional development events. Topics this year have included disability inclusion, gamification, intellectual freedom, outreach initiatives, textual analysis, information literacy instruction, student perception, and generative artificial intelligence.

Teen Reading Lounge

State: Pennsylvania

Fiscal Year: 2023

LSTA Funds: $190,001.83

Grantee: Pennsylvania Humanities Council

Match Funds: $0.00

In FY 23, PA Humanities’ (PAH) impactful programming led to positive outcomes for youth ages 13-18 and their communities, engaging nearly 300 youth across the state. The Teen Reading Lounge (TRL) program took place in five libraries. TRL helped libraries and out-of- school time (OST) providers deliver interactive programming that encouraged teens to use the humanities to discuss and understand how they interact with the world, building a community of well-informed, highly engaged adults. PAH also hosted its second year of the Youth-Led Humanities (YLH) program, which helped nine libraries and four OST providers create “sustainable youth-led humanities programming and engagement” that is informed by 10 years of TRL best practices, including 2022 stakeholder focus groups. PAH also offered 10 well-received professional development sessions for library and OST staff on best practices for provision of youth humanities programming, giving program leaders opportunities to collaborate.

School Librarians Leadership Development

State: Pennsylvania

Fiscal Year: 2023

LSTA Funds: $82,397.65

Grantee: Pennsylvania School Librarians Association

Match Funds: $0.00

The Pennsylvania School Librarians Association (PSLA) provided professional development opportunities to its members focusing on its mission to Connect, to Communicate, and to Create Community. To Connect, six newsletters-News for PA School Librarians- were sent out to all Pennsylvania school librarians with the hope to keep our colleagues across the state informed about the added-value of a PSLA membership, current events, important news, and available trainings to members and non-members. To Communicate, PSLA offered workshops and presentations centered around authors and illustrators, the PSLA Model Curriculum, addressing materials challenges, wellness and health. To Create Community, members engaged in two "One Book, One Association" book clubs centered around the books, When you Wonder, You're Learning, This is a School, and Louder than Hunger.

Project READY

State: Pennsylvania

Fiscal Year: 2023

LSTA Funds: $222,991.91

Grantee: Pennsylvania Humanities Council

Match Funds: $0.00

Project READY is a professional development program focused on racial equity in library services. It provides a safe space for library professionals to explore and apply racial equity principles, addressing the challenges associated with being a librarian committed to equity. The program emphasized the need for authentic exploration of professional and personal identities, offering support from a leadership team. Participants engaged in discussions and activities aimed at challenging long-standing beliefs and facilitating change in library communities. The curriculum included modules on racial equity, skill-building, and discomfort as a normal part of the learning process. It also encouraged participants to advocate for equity in their libraries and provided resources for facilitating discussions and activities related to racial equity. The program empowered library professionals to create more inclusive library spaces specifically for black, indigenous, or youth of color (BIYOC).

Access to Pennsylvania Resources

State: Pennsylvania

Fiscal Year: 2023

LSTA Funds: $940,934.88

Grantee: Pennsylvania Office of Commonwealth Libraries

Match Funds: $0.00

This statewide project had several objectives: 1) To collect materials for Pennsylvania residents to use for research that were related to the Office of Commonwealth Libraries' Library Services and Technology Act Five-Year Plan priorities; 2) To continue to update a library-oriented “sandbox” and Makerspace that allowed library staff, educators, and elementary and secondary school students to learn about and try new technologies, especially in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM); 3) To preserve the State Library’s rare collections; and 4) To make rare, historic printed books, archives and manuscripts available to students, scholarly researchers, and Pennsylvania residents by digitizing the State Library's collections and uploading digitized items to a digital content management system that was freely accessible statewide and around the world.

Professional Development

State: Pennsylvania

Fiscal Year: 2023

LSTA Funds: $345,763.90

Grantee: Pennsylvania Office of Commonwealth Libraries

Match Funds: $0.00

Professional Development for the Field provides Pennsylvania library workers with continuing education and training that is structured on a framework of providing reliable and up-to-date resources, responding to trends, establishing statewide best practices, enacting a future-focused methodology, and building on interactive educational sessions. Professional Development is provided for library directors, board and trustees, volunteers, and all levels of staff members. Through evaluations and feedback from the field, the training reflected the emergent needs of PA libraries of all shapes and sizes.

School-Age Services

State: Pennsylvania

Fiscal Year: 2023

LSTA Funds: $84,380.52

Grantee: Pennsylvania Office of Commonwealth Libraries

Match Funds: $0.00

The School Age Services initiative empowered library staff offering programs and services to youth ages 8-18 through two main initiatives: Pennsylvania Summer Library Program and Transforming Teen Services. The Pennsylvania Summer Library Program provided statewide access to summer best practices and programs through the Summer 2024 showcase and summer roundtables. Building Equity-Based Summers was incorporated into all aspects of this program to advocate for excellent and equitable library summer services. The Transforming Teen Services launched statewide community of practice sessions for library staff to build relationships with one another to develop affirming and sustainable teen service programs. These initiatives strengthened Pennsylvania libraries as community catalysts that are responsive and inclusive to user needs.

Early Childhood Services

State: Pennsylvania

Fiscal Year: 2023

LSTA Funds: $54,112.31

Grantee: Pennsylvania Office of Commonwealth Libraries

Match Funds: $0.00

The "Early Childhood Services" initiative enhanced library programs for children aged 0-8 and their families through two key components: Early Childhood Conversations (ECC) and Family Place Virtual Retraining. ECC provided statewide virtual Communities of Practice for library staff to exchange knowledge, share best practices, and collaborate on improving early literacy services. Organized into age-focused groups, these sessions fostered professional growth and innovative approaches to serving young children. Complementing this, Family Place Virtual Retraining supported libraries in maintaining their certification as Family Place Libraries by equipping new staff with the skills needed to deliver the Parent/Child Workshop. These efforts collectively strengthened Pennsylvania libraries as hubs for early learning, parent education, and community engagement.

PA One Book

State: Pennsylvania

Fiscal Year: 2023

LSTA Funds: $53,213.47

Grantee: TUSCARORA INTERMEDIATE UNIT 11

Match Funds: $0.00

The Pennsylvania One Book program, established in 2006, promotes early literacy development by engaging children aged 3 to kindergarten and their families through a single statewide book selection. For 2024, Slug in Love by Rachel Bright, illustrated by Nadia Shireen, was chosen, celebrating themes of self-acceptance and emotional expression. This initiative included distributing a copy of this title to all public library outlets in Pennsylvania. Complementary resources—activity guides, bookplates, and programming ideas—aligned with Pennsylvania's Early Learning Standards, ensuring widespread engagement. The program fosters a love for reading, strengthens community partnerships, and highlights the critical role of libraries in early literacy development

Play & Grow

State: Pennsylvania

Fiscal Year: 2023

LSTA Funds: $101,810.66

Grantee: TUSCARORA INTERMEDIATE UNIT 11

Match Funds: $0.00

The Play & Grow project supports Pennsylvania libraries in enhancing services for families with children aged 0-5 by fostering early learning, family engagement, and social-emotional development. In fiscal year 2023-24, this initiative provided 18 libraries with professional development and resources to integrate inclusive, play-centered programming. Key training topics included brain development, trauma-informed practices, and the Strengthening Families Protective Factors Framework. Librarians reported increased confidence and understanding with program components such as process art, sensory play, and mindfulness practices. Qualitative feedback highlighted innovative adaptations like play stations, activity-based storytimes, and materials that foster creativity and inclusivity. Libraries noted strengthened connections with families and improved support for diverse needs, including working families and children with sensory challenges.

Folk and Traditional Arts Partners and Libraries Grants

State: Pennsylvania

Fiscal Year: 2023

LSTA Funds: $322,106.80

Grantee: Pennsylvania Council on the Arts

Match Funds: $0.00

This program was developed support education and celebration of Pennsylvania’s diverse heritage through folk and traditional arts. The Pennsylvania Arts Council collaborated with local libraries to develop and implement quality arts programming with a focus on engaging communities through participatory folk and traditional arts programs, artist presentations, educational activities, and training for artists and library staff. Nine Partnerships across the Commonwealth.

PA Forward

State: Pennsylvania

Fiscal Year: 2023

LSTA Funds: $85,012.00

Grantee: Pennsylvania Library Association

Match Funds: $43,417.33

Libraries are critical community infrastructure. They connect people to the information they need to be successful in a 21st Century Society. If provided with the best possible resources in Basic, Information, Civic and Social, Health and Financial literacies, libraries can help their individual users to enhance their own literacy skills, leading to a better quality of life and ability to contribute fully to their communities and the Commonwealth. PA Forward® supports these efforts by providing libraries with very clear training to help staffs offer programs to benefit their users. PA Forward® builds needed pipelines between the library, members of the community and the service area. The PA Forward® initiative trains libraries in best programming practices, provides model programming to be used in local libraries, trains librarians to evaluate their programming, connects library workers to subject matter experts in the literacy fields, and recognizes libraries through the PA Forward® Star Library Program who demonstrate to their communities that they are providing quality literacy programming.

Academy of Leadership Studies

State: Pennsylvania

Fiscal Year: 2023

LSTA Funds: $92,812.00

Grantee: Pennsylvania Library Association

Match Funds: $44,597.14

The Pennsylvania Library Association’s Academy of Leadership Studies (PALS) provides personal and professional leadership development for librarians across the state. This is done through multiple workshops with programming for non-degreed librarians and support staff, librarians holding a master’s degree, library directors, and library staff in leadership positions. PALS includes formal education with professional facilitators, mentoring from experienced library leaders, leadership development and professional development resources, long-term group projects, and cohort-building sessions tackling real-world issues with a Pennsylvania focus. We have continued to expand our program offerings to include virtual programs, which has in turn expanded the accessibility of these programs. Most of the planning and implementation of these programs is handled by the Leadership Development Committee. These volunteers serve in specific roles and work to improve curriculum, recruit speakers, coordinate program logistics, select mentors, create frameworks for group projects and lead activities.

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