The RRLC Technology Grant application period is now closed.
| Each year, the RRLC seeks proposals from members for technology-related projects. Funding for this grant is available from the NYS Regional Bibliographic Data Bases and Resource Sharing Program. Projects should benefit the entire RRLC region, not just one library, and should encourage collaboration among libraries, especially libraries of different types. New this year: RRLC seeks to provide funding that assists with new and ongoing efforts to preserve and share the cultural history of marginalized communities. We recognize the value of collaboration, and encourage our members to create community partnerships that put a spotlight on the histories and cultural contributions of under-represented groups in our community. Projects of this nature will receive priority consideration. Many different types of projects are fundable, including: – Adding content to NY Heritage and New York State Historic Newspapers. Preference will be given to digitization projects that add content to these statewide projects. Digitization projects that do not contribute to these sites must be made freely available online, as per funding regulations. – Creation of discovery tools, especially for difficult to locate resources. – Creation and sharing of finding aids in the Empire Archival Discovery Cooperative. – Creation of 360-degree visual content for Empire State Immersive Experiences. – Equipment needed for improving sharing of library materials within the RRLC region. – Exploration of new program or service models that use information technology to improve access to information. NOTE: Those projects that benefit just one library and its patrons are not eligible for funding. The one exception is an innovative pilot project that if successful is scalable and can be adopted by other libraries. Timeline for 2022 Technology Grant: September 17, 2021: Application opens November 1, 2021: Applications due by 11:59 PM November 22, 2021: Award notification LEARN MORE HERE |