This document provides guidelines for Idaho libraries applying for Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grants for fiscal year (FY) 2000. The following sections are included: (1) competitive grant timeline; (2) the LSTA of 1996; (3) LSTA purposes; (4) preferred future for Idaho libraries; (5) who can apply for LSTA grant funds; (6)…

This document provides guidelines for Idaho libraries applying for Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grants for fiscal year (FY) 1999. The following sections are included: (1) competitive grant timeline; (2) Idaho State Library Development Division staff; (3) preferred future for Idaho libraries; (4) description of the LSTA subgrant…

Based largely on recommendations from a 1986 strategy study, this long range plan for the improvement of library services in Idaho addresses goals and activities for the years 1989-1991. It is intended to support the direction of library development begun in 1984 to improve services to the user and to meet Library Services and Construction Act…

The purpose of this guide is to help new librarians in Idaho get started at their jobs. It provides a basic overview of library administration, policy, procedure, activities, and services. The following topics are covered: library law; working with the board of trustees; formulating and writing policies and procedures; budgeting and finance;…