Illinois Library Systems: Cooperative Grants
In FY2007, the Illinois State Library
provided a unique opportunity to Illinois Library Systems.
Library Systems were encouraged to develop technology projects
that would provide vital services to their members and all
Illinois users. This grant opportunity was designed to focus
on research and development during the first year and then
be implemented during the second year.
Plinkit
Creating and maintaining an online Web presence
is essential to connecting to today's users, yet many libraries
do not have access to this technology. The Plinkit project
provides libraries the ability to easily create and maintain
a Web site, an important portal into the services and materials
offered by local libraries.
Read the grant application! [pdf]
Universal OPAC
In a Google-ized world, users want to have
a discovery experience that mirrors what they have learned
on the Web. Currently, library users have to use multiple
interfaces to check the status of library resources. Through
a partnership with the Illinois State Library, Illinois
Library Systems, local libraries, and OCLC, Illinois is
piloting a service that will provide one stop access to
the holdings of Illinois libraries.
Read the grant application! [pdf]
Libraries as 21st Century Technology
Leaders
Libraries are frequently finding creative uses
for technology. A report commissioned by North Suburban
Library System and partnering with Illinois Library Systems
and local library leaders specifically identified those
innovations. Based on this data, a tool is being developed
to help libraries assess their position as technology innovators.
Read the grant application! [pdf]
Read the report! [part 1] [part 2]
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