Testimony relative to amending the Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA) is presented in the form of verbatim oral questions and answers, prepared statements, letters and supplemental materials. Witnesses commentating on S.3318, a simple extension of the LSCA, include: (1) James E. Allen, Jr.; (2) Albert L. Alford; (3) Ray M. Fry; (4)…

This House report recommends certain technical and clarifying amendments to the Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA), and to the Adult Education Act. It provides: (1) a general background of LSCA; (2) a projection of library needs; (3) the accomplishments of LSCA; (4) the "LSCA Allotments and State and Local Expenditures,…

The Library Services and Construction Amendments of 1970 extend the Library Services and Construction Act for five years. Its aim is to continue, with modification and improvements, the present programs under the act. The bill simplifies the administration of these programs and allows each State more flexibility in assigning Federal funds to its…

This report summarizes public library construction activities supported by Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA), Title II, funds as of fiscal 1985. Following a brief legislative background and overview, the use of federal funds in support of public library construction is reviewed, and the impact of LSCA funding during fiscal 1983-85 is…

Since it was first authorized as an amendment to the Library Services Act (LSCA) in 1964, the LSCA Title II program has supported projects which have resulted in obligations of more than $28.5 million in federal funds for public library construction through fiscal year 1987. During its long legislative history, which has seen many changes and…

This report summarizes public library construction activities supported by the Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA), Title II, funds, as of fiscal year 1986. After a brief description of legislative background and an overview, the use of federal funds in support of public library construction is reviewed, and the impact of LSCA funding…

The Arapahoe Regional Library District and the Sheridan School District, in Colorado, cooperated in developing a library to serve both high school students and the general community. Initially funded by a Library Services and Construction Act grant, this cooperative venture succeeded because of the intense preplanning done by school and library…

Following a directory of New Jersey State Library staff, narrative and statistical information on fiscal year 1986 grant programs administered by the Library Development Bureau of the New Jersey State Library is provided for the following funding categories: (1) New Jersey state library aid, including per capita aid, incentive grants, area…

This document comprises the Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA) 1986-1987 annual program and the FY 86 LSCA summary for the South Carolina State Library. The annual program includes fiscal information and project descriptions for the following LSCA projects: (1) Title I--Library Services, including Projects IA--General Administration,…

This collection of seven reports provides information about Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA) key program areas in the fiscal year 1985. The use of LSCA funds to provide library services is illustrated in each of the following reports: (1) "Meeting the Literacy Challenge" (Adrienne Chute); (2) "Library Services to the…

This collection of six reports was compiled by the Public Library Support Staff of the U.S. Department of Education to disseminate pertinent information submitted by the State Library Administrative Agencies on the Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA) key program areas. Based on data from the fiscal year 1984 LSCA Annual Reports, each…

This document describes the Basic State Plan Amendments for the Library Services and Construction Act in Guam and the regulations promulgated thereunder. The major projects described under the plan are: Strengthening State Library Administrative Agency; Staff Development; Library Collections, Extention Services, Institutional Libraries; and…

This report provides information related to the Texas State Library's fiscal year 1992 Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA) 20 U.S.C. 351 et seq. state-administered program. Information provided includes: (1) Standard Form 424 for federal assistance; (2) fiscal breakdowns of estimated expenditures; (3) specific requirements for maintenance…

This report provides information related to the Texas State Library's fiscal year 1989 Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA) 20 U.S.C. 351 et seq. state-administered program. Information is included on: (1) Standard Form 424 for federal assistance; (2) fiscal breakdowns of estimated expenditures; (3) specific requirements for maintenance of…

This report provides information related to the Texas State Library's fiscal year 1988 Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA) 20 U.S.C. 351 et seq. state-administered program. Information is included on: (1) Standard Form 424 for federal assistance; (2) fiscal breakdowns of estimated expenditures; (3) specific requirements for maintenance of…