New Jersey State Library

The Institute of Museum and Library Services is a federal agency that administers the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) by annually awarding grants to State Library agencies who distribute LSTA funds within their states. LSTA's priorities are to improve electronic linkages for libraries and to target services to persons having difficulty using a library. Each year the New Jersey State Library receives approximately $3.8 million in LSTA funding.

LSTA Grants Awarded in New Jersey: Congressional District 10

FY 2002

East Orange Public Library. Literacy Program $20,000. Tutoring and programs that meet the literacy and ESL needs of adults and families.

Elizabeth Free Public Library. Literacy Program $20,000. Tutoring and programs that meet the literacy and ESL needs of adults and families.

Hillside Free Public Library. Literacy Program $20,000. Tutoring and programs that meet the literacy and ESL needs of adults and families.

Jersey City Public Library. Literacy Program $20,000. Tutoring and programs that meet the literacy and ESL needs of adults and families.

Linden Public Library. Web Based Online Catalogs $21,942. Purchased technology to promote statewide resource sharing of library materials.

Newark Public Library. Literacy Program $20,000. Tutoring and programs that meet the literacy and ESL needs of adults and families.

Newark Public Library. Multilingual Materials Acquisitions Center (MultiMAC) $160,000. Statewide service acquires and lends world language materials to all NJ libraries.

Roselle Public Library. IOLS Implementation Program $15,000. Matching grant to join the LMxAC consortium for online catalog and circulation control system services.

University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Library. HealthyNJ: Consumer Health Information $25,000. Comprehensive consumer health website with links to evaluated content.

FY 2001

East Orange Public Library. Literacy Program. $20,000. Tutoring and programs that meet the literacy and ESL needs of adults and families.

East Orange Public Library. Services for Special Populations. $10,000. After-school Homework Center for students 10-14 years old.

Elizabeth Free Public Library. Literacy Program. $20,000. Tutoring and programs that meet the literacy and ESL needs of adults and families.

Elizabeth Free Public Library. Services for Special Populations. $10,000. Established Community Learning Lab offering training in computer and job skills and ESOL tutoring.

Hillside Free Public Library. Literacy Program. $16,231. Tutoring and programs that meet the literacy and ESL needs of adults and families.

Jersey City Public Library. Literacy Program. $20,000. Tutoring and programs that meet the literacy and ESL needs of adults and families.

Maplewood Memorial Library. Services for Special Populations. $10,000. ESL program, in collaboration with LVA, included tutoring and the purchase of training materials.

Montclair Public Library. Literacy Program. $18,032. Tutoring and programs that meet the literacy and ESL needs of adults and families.

Montclair State University. Web Based Online Catalogs. $31,815. Purchased technology to promote statewide resource sharing of library materials.

Newark Public Library. Literacy Program. $20,000. Tutoring and programs that meet the literacy and ESL needs of adults and families.

Newark Public Library. Multilingual Materials Acquisitions Center (MultiMAC). $160,000. Statewide service acquires and lends world language materials to all NJ libraries.

Newark Public Library. Services to Special Populations. $10,000. Job skills for unemployed, workshops on resume writing, job hunting, interviewing, career counseling.

FY 2000

East Orange Public Library. Literacy Program. $20,000. Tutoring and programs that meet the literacy and ESL needs of adults and families.

East Orange Public Library. Services to People with Disabilities. $14,493. Purchased adaptive technology and provided services and programs to persons with vision, hearing or learning disabilities.

Elizabeth Free Public Library. E-Books Pilot Project. Awarded ten electronic book readers and $2,500 for E-Books.

Elizabeth Free Public Library. Hub Library Network. $37,153. Serves as Hub Library providing public libraries in area with free Internet access and technical assistance.

Elizabeth Free Public Library. Literacy Program. $20,000. Tutoring and programs that meet the literacy and ESL needs of adults and families.

Elizabeth Free Public Library. Services to Children and Young Adults. $10,000. After-school and weekend homework help.

Hillside Free Public Library. Computer Training Center. $16,058. Installed training center to provide free hands-on computer training for the public to search the Internet and use business application software.

Hillside Free Public Library. Literacy Program. $11,955. Tutoring and programs that meet the literacy and ESL needs of adults and families.

Irvington Public Library. Services to Children and Young Adults. $10,000. After-school and weekend classes on PC-based research skills for students grades 1-8.

Jersey City Public Library. Literacy Program. $20,000. Tutoring and programs that meet the literacy and ESL needs of adults and families.

Kean University Library. Web Based Online Catalogs. $29,475. Purchased technology to promote statewide resource sharing of library materials.

Linden Public Library. Services to Children and Young Adults. $10,000. Early childhood reading program for pre-kindergarten through first grade.

Montclair Public Library. Literacy Program. $20,000. Tutoring and programs that meet the literacy and ESL needs of adults and families.

Montclair Public Library. Services to People with Disabilities. $14,493. Purchased adaptive technology and provided services and programs to persons with vision, hearing or learning disabilities.

Newark Public Library. Hub Library Network. $43,057. Serves as Hub Library providing public libraries in area with free Internet access and technical assistance.

Newark Public Library. Literacy Program. $20,000. Tutoring and programs that meet the literacy and ESL needs of adults and families.

Newark Public Library. Multilingual Materials Acquisitions Center (MultiMAC). $160,000. Statewide service acquires and lends world language materials to all NJ libraries.

Newark Public Library. Services to Children and Young Adults. $10,000. Preschool programs featuring story hours, videos and performances.

Newark Public Library. Services to People with Disabilities. $15,000. Purchased adaptive technology and provided services and programs to persons with vision, hearing or learning disabilities.

New Jersey City University. Web Based Online Catalogs. $30,000. Purchased technology to promote statewide resource sharing of library materials.

Union Free Public Library. E-Books Pilot Project. Awarded seven electronic book readers and $1,750 for E-Books.

Union Free Public Library. Web Based Online Catalogs. $29,913. Purchased technology to promote statewide resource sharing of library materials.

West Orange Public Library. E-Books Pilot Project. Awarded six electronic books readers and $1,500 for E-Books.

West Orange Public Library. Services to Children and Young Adults. $10,000. After-school tutorials on online research skills for teenagers.

FY 1999

Elizabeth Free Public Library. Hub Library Network. $49,000. Serves as Hub Library providing public libraries in area with free Internet access and technical assistance.

Elizabeth Free Public Library. Literacy Program. $20,000. Tutoring and programs that meet the literacy and ESL needs of adults and families.

Elizabeth Free Public Library. Services to Special Populations. $10,000. Spanish language and ESL materials provided from the Bookmobile for the Hispanic community.

Elizabeth Free Public Library. Web Based Online Catalogs. $24,928. Purchased technology to promote statewide resource sharing of library materials.

Hillside Free Public Library. Literacy Program. $11,955. Tutoring and programs that meet the literacy and ESL needs of adults and families.

Hillside Free Public Library. Services to Special Populations. $9,106. Career and Employment Center assisted patrons to search for jobs via the Internet.

Jersey City Public Library. Literacy Program. $20,000. Tutoring and programs that meet the literacy and ESL needs of adults and families.

Montclair Public Library. Literacy Program. $20,000. Tutoring and programs that meet the literacy and ESL needs of adults and families.

New Jersey Institute of Technology Library. Web Based Online Catalogs. $21,896. Purchased technology to promote statewide resource sharing of library materials.

Newark Public Library. Hub Library Network. $53,000. Serves as Hub Library providing public libraries in area with free Internet access and technical assistance.

Newark Public Library. Literacy Program. $20,000. Tutoring and programs that meet the literacy and ESL needs of adults and families.

Newark Public Library. Multilingual Materials Acquisitions Center (MultiMAC). $150,000. Statewide service acquires and lends world language materials to all NJ libraries.

Newark Public Library. Services to Special Populations. $10,000. Community Health Information Project implemented.

Newark Public Library. Web Based Online Catalogs. $30,500. Purchased technology to promote statewide resource sharing of library materials.

St. Peter's College Library. Web Based Online Catalogs. $21,896. Purchased technology to promote statewide resource sharing of library materials.

Union Free Public Library. Services to Special Populations. $10,000. Presented programs on job searching and starting new businesses.

FY 1998

Elizabeth Free Public Library. Hub Library Network. $49,000. Serves as Hub Library providing public libraries in area with free Internet access and technical assistance.

Irvington Public Library. Integrated Online Library System Implementation. $100,000. Grant for libraries serving disadvantaged communities. Automated library through sharing Newark Public Library's online catalog and circulation control services.

Newark Public Library. Hub Library Network. $53,000. Serves as Hub Library providing public libraries in area with free Internet access and technical assistance.

Newark Public Library. Multilingual Materials Acquisitions Center (MultiMAC). $150,000. Statewide service acquires and lends world language materials to all NJ libraries.

FY 1997

Bayonne Free Public Library. Services to Special Populations. $10,000. Purchased non-print materials in nine languages for ESL training and recreational reading.

East Orange Public Library. Literacy Program. $15,000. Tutoring and programs that meet the literacy and ESL needs of adults and families.

Elizabeth Free Public Library. Literacy Program. $15,000. Tutoring and programs that meet the literacy and ESL needs of adults and families.

Elizabeth Free Public Library. Services to Special Populations. $10,000. ESL materials provided from the Bookmobile for the Hispanic community.

Hillside Free Public Library. Literacy Program. $8,000. Tutoring and programs that meet the literacy and ESL needs of adults and families.

Jersey City Free Public Library. Literacy Program. $15,000. Tutoring and programs that meet the literacy and ESL needs of adults and families.

Jersey City Free Public Library. Services to Special Populations. $10,000. Trained clients of Workforce Investment Boards in basic library skills and purchased job skills related materials.

Newark Public Library. Literacy Program $15,000. Tutoring and programs that meet the literacy and ESL needs of adults and families.

Newark Public Library. Major Urban Resource Library (MURL). $109,288. Expanded and preserved the library collection of a major urban resource library.

Newark Public Library. Multilingual Materials Acquisitions Center (MultiMAC). $150,000. Statewide service acquires and lends world language materials to all NJ libraries.

Newark Public Library. Services to Special Populations. $10,000. Provided workshops on resume and cover letter writing.

District 10 Libraries. Internet Access PCs. $12,500. The following five libraries were awarded contracts to purchase Internet access PCs: Irvington, Orange, Rahway, Roselle, South Orange.