Increase in Library Services and Technology Act funding

Citation

Fitzsimons, E. (2001), "Increase in Library Services and Technology Act funding", The Bottom Line, Vol. 14 No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1108/bl.2001.17014bab.006

Increase in Library Services and Technology Act funding

Increase in Library Services and Technology Act funding

Keywords: Federal government, Library services, Museums, Technology, Funding

Dateline: Washington, DC

Library advocates are gearing up to campaign for a huge increase in Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funding, from the current funding of less than $200 million to more than $500 million. "It's really a matter of equity", said Emily Sheketoff, director of the ALA Washington Office. "Successful programs should be available to everyone, not just where they're pilots." The proposal also requests that one-half of 1 percent of LSTA funds go to the Institute for Museum and Library Services for evaluation of the impact of the increased funding. http://www.libraryjournal.com/articles/news/thisweek/20010122_17318.asp