The
Institute of Museum and Library Science (IMLS) recently held its
annual Grants to States conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Representatives from each state were invited to attend to learn and
discuss what is happening with
Library Service Technology Act (LSTA)
funds. Grant Programs Director David Collins and I attended this year for Mississippi. The theme this
year was the Olympics and we were excited to win two medals, a gold and
silver, for excellent reporting. This is a big win when you serve in an
administrative role.
The focus this year was on a look back over
the past five years and the various trends as each state moves toward
the start of their new Five Year Plan. (View Mississippi's Grants to States profile
here.) Focusing on better ways to
nationally report what projects are being accomplished with LSTA money
was a priority. By recognizing where the federal money comes from, our
legislators can be more informed of how these funds help both statewide
and locally in your communities. Without these federal funds, our
state would be at a huge disadvantage.
One of the big takeaways
this year was to remember to acknowledge IMLS whenever LSTA funds are
used for projects. IMLS is active on social media in many platforms and
can be recognized.
I appreciate these annual meetings and the
opportunity to network with other LSTA Coordinators to share ideas and
discuss issues.
Jennifer Peacock
Administrative Services Director
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