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I N T H I S B U L L E T I N
Technology Grants for Small and Rural Oklahoma Libraries
FAFSA Resources Inventory Survey
YALSA / IMLS Transforming Teens
Summer Planning Workshops
Technology Grants
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The Oklahoma Department of Libraries is offering technology grants of up to $5,000 to public libraries. The grants are made possible through funding provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Library Services and Technology Act.
Libraries will need to have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), which is available for free at SAM.gov, and be able to complete purchases (with items in hand) by September 30, 2024. These funds cannot be used to pay for any service that extends beyond September 30, 2024.
Priority will be given to rural public libraries. To be eligible, a library must have a legal area population of 25,000 or less and be located at least five miles from an urbanized area, in keeping with the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) definitions of small and rural libraries.
This grant's purpose is to update technology to be more than adequate. Innovative ideas will be considered for libraries who already have public computers 5 years old or newer. To find the age of your computer, watch this video.
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Approved Items For This Grant
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Upgrading existing technology: desktop computers,
laptop computers, tablets, printers, copier/scanner,
circulation/barcode scanner
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REMINDER: APPLY BY
January 31, 2024
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Select "Apply" and then choose the Technology Grant.
Application is through ODL's grant management portal, Foundant. Applicants must create an account. Once you have logged in, you will be asked to provide your library’s information first, then your information. Written and video tutorials on using Foundant are available on the login page under Resources.
Questions?
Taylor Meriwether
Technology and Digital Accessibility Officer
405-522-3242
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FAFSA Survey
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As a valued partner in supporting education and literacy in our state, the Oklahoma State Department of Education is reaching out to you to request your participation in an important survey.
As you may be aware, Senate Bill 93 (SB93) was recently passed, making FAFSA completion a requirement for high school graduation, starting with the graduating class of 2025. This initiative aims to ensure that every student has the opportunity to access federal financial aid for post-secondary education.
To effectively implement this requirement, they are conducting a survey to assess the institutional capacity of public libraries across the state to provide FAFSA-related resources to high schools. Your input will be vital in understanding the support and resources that libraries can offer to assist high schools in meeting this new graduation requirement and shaping the Oklahoma Department of Education’s strategy for successful implementation of SB93.
We understand the demands on your time, and we truly appreciate your commitment to enhancing educational opportunities for Oklahoma's students. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and valuable contribution to this important effort.
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PLEASE RESPOND BY
January 19, 2024
Questions?
Kylie Smith
Vice Chancellor for Administration
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
405-225-9122
ksmith@osrhe.edu
Transforming Teen Services
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The YALSA/IMLS Transforming Teen Services project has supported front-line and state-level library staff to reimagine services to teens through the framework of Connected Learning – opportunities for engagement and career exploration through individual and group-driven interest.
Through this model, trainers from both front-line and state-level positions have provided hundreds of hours of professional development to front-line staff serving youth and teens in libraries across the country on the model of connected learning, the value of youth-led programming, and the imperative need to consider educational equity in program design and decision making.
This workshop will introduce the Transforming Teen Services framework for teen services through Connected-Learning experiences and blending ideas and topics from the Transforming Teen Services approach:
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Understanding developmental stages to better meet the needs of teens
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Connected Learning and the Pursuit of Educational Equity
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Facilitating with youth voice and choice in mind - Co-creating experiences in the library
Register to Attend
one of the following interactive,
day-long training workshops in Oklahoma:
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Summer Planning Workshops
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The Summer ‘24 Adventure Begins...in February! ODL will travel around the state to meet with youth librarians to share ideas, do example programs, and learn from each other!
If you would like notifications about these upcoming summer planning events and be in the loop with future ODL's Youth Services events/trainings, contact Trisha Hutcherson.
Contact
Trisha Hutcherson
Regional/Youth Services Consultant
405-522-3315
Trisha.Hutcherson@libraries.ok.gov
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