• What's New for the LSTA Program
The MeL Study is here! In an effort to continue improving the Michigan eLibrary so libraries and Michigan residents get the most benefit from the program, the Library of Michigan has contracted with EPIC MRA to study the program.

The study includes a phone survey to the general public, an online questionnaire for library administrators and staff, and an online questionnaire for the public. The online survey links are below and will be live until December 6th.

Library Staff Survey
Library User Survey

Please respond to the library online survey and promote the public online survey to your patrons through bookmarks and/or placing a link to the survey on your home page. We need to hear from as many library staff and library users - public library patrons, teachers, university students, K-12 students - as possible.

The surveys and data analysis will be done this fall and the results will be available this winter. We will post information here and to various library listservs as the study progresses. Thank you for your participation!

• Modeling the Future
Modeling the Future is the LSTA competitive grant program. You can find further information in the Program Handbook listed below. In fiscal years that grants are offered, eligible libraries may begin the application process by submitting an Intent to File by the last business day of June. Funding is not available for FY 2010. The press release for the FY 2009 program lists the grantees and programs in detail. Decisions about the availability of grants for FY 2011 will be announced in the spring of 2010.

• Modeling the Future (MTF) Informational Documents
MTF Grant Program FAQ
MTF Grant Program Handbook
MTF Grant Program Timeline

• Modeling the Future (MTF) Application Documents
MTF Grant Program Intent to File Form editable PDF
MTF Grant Program Intent to File Form Word file
MTF Grant Program Application Packet
MTF Grant Editable Application ONLY - Word file
MTF Grant Application Budget Sheet ONLY - Excel file
Instructions are in the Application Packet.

• Modeling the Future (MTF) Administration Documents
MTF Grant Administration Handbook
MTF Project Manual Outline

FORMS:
MTF Reimbursement Request Invoice Summary - Excel
MTF Reimbursement Request Invoice Summary - Word
MTF Timekeeping Report Form
MTF Travel Reimbursement Form
MTF Equipment Inventory Form
MTF Record of Professional Services Form
MTF Interim Report
MTF Final Narrative Report
MTF Change in Key Personnel Form
MTF Grant Project Revision Form

• Library Services & Techology Act Michigan Report for 2008 

• LSTA Five-Year Plan for Michigan, October 2007 through September 2012 

• LSTA Advisory Council

• Outcome Based Evaluation Resources from IMLS
Check links to detailed content on the left and right sides of the page.

• LSTA Toolkit
An outcome based evaluation wizard with tools for data collection and analysis from the Florida Department of State.

• Shaping Outcomes Online Course
A moderated online course on outcome based evaluation from Indiana University. Sessions are offered at regular intervals.

• Outcome Based Training Manual
An online manual and presentation from the New York State Library on outcome based evaluation.

• National Leadership Grant Project Planning: A Tutorial

• Primary Source IMLS Monthly E-mail Newsletter

• Tips for Writing an LSTA Grant Proposal

• Community Analysis Resources

• Michigan Library Statistical Report

• Sources for Michigan Statistics

• A Focus on Evaluation: A Stakeholder Evaluation Handbook

• Previous LSTA Fiscal Years
LSTA information for fiscal years 2000-2007