LS-246536-OLS-20

State Library of Louisiana

Log Number: LS-246536-OLS-20

The State Library of Louisiana will use funds under the CARES Act to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus; to expand digital network access, purchase internet accessible devices, and provide technical support services.  They will continue to support the goals of their Five-Year Plan for FY 2018-2022. In Louisiana, specific goals address 1) Developing a competent, literate and knowledgeable citizenry that can benefit from increased educational opportunities and a lifelong love of reading and learning; 2) Encouraging digital and information literacy among the general population and facilitating Louisiana residents in taking advantage of all benefits of technology, thus decreasing the Digital Divide; and 3) Increasing the capacity of Louisiana libraries to meet the needs of their communities and to make the public library the center for civic engagement.
Title Log Number Grantee Start Date End Date LSTA State Match Other Match
CARES - COVID Response LS-246536-OLS-20 State Library of Louisiana $16,021 $0 $0
CARES - Virtual Programming LS-246536-OLS-20 State Library of Louisiana $57,590 $0 $16,828
CARES - Collections and Materials LS-246536-OLS-20 State Library of Louisiana $64,498 $0 $121,796