Draft definition of Part D items

Revised 7/2/2014

Current Definitions of Part D items.
48 Accreditation of libraries

The SLAA may endorse or officially approve
libraries which meet criteria specified by the
State.

50 Administration of State aid

Includes determining compliance with
eligibility criteria and performance standards,
overseeing processes through which grant
recipients are determined, announcing grant
recipients and disbursing funds, monitoring and
receiving reports from grant recipients, and
other activities involved in the management of
financial assistance provided by the State to
libraries.
The SLAA may credential library staff with the
rank or title of librarian by attesting officially to
their qualifications. These qualifications may
include a master's degree from a graduate
program accredited by the American Library
Association, another level or type of
educational attainment, confirmation of
participation in continuing education activities,
and/or residency in the State for a specified
period.
Every SLAA collects statistics on public
libraries and participates in the Federal-State
Cooperative System (FSCS) for Public Library
Data (the name of FSCS was changed in
December of 2007 to the Public Library
Statistics Cooperative (PLSC). Many SLAAs
collect statistics on institutional and other
special libraries. Some SLAAs assist in the
collection of academic library statistics. A few
SLAAs collect statistics on school library
media centers. These data collections usually
involve the design and administration of survey
instruments as well as data entry and processing
and report design and dissemination.
Individual or small-group contacts to help
libraries to attain goals and objectives and to
deal with specific needs and problems.
Consultants provide guidance to specific groups
on problems of concern to local personnel,
assistance in identifying problems not clearly

51 Certification of librarians

52 Collection of library statistics

53 Consulting services

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recognized, and identification of opportunities
for increased or improved performance.
53.1
53.1.1 Construction

53.1.2 Library
Management/Organizational
Development

53.1.3 Continuing education

Includes new buildings and structures, as well
as additions, alterations, conversions,
expansions, reconstruction, renovations,
rehabilitations, and major replacements.
Includes helping libraries to attain goals and
objectives and to deal with specific needs and
problems of specific groups, such as issues of
concern to local personnel, assistance in
identifying problems not clearly recognized,
and identification of opportunities for increased
or improved performance.
Learning activities to increase skills and
knowledge of the library workforce.

53.1.4 Technology/Connectivity

Includes computing, networking, broadband
and related topics.

53.1.5 Marketing/Communications

Includes promoting and communicating the
value of libraries and library services and
programs.

53.1.6 E-Rate

Universal Service Discount Program for
libraries and schools.

53.1.7 Adult literacy

Basic reading and writing skills for adults.

53.1.8 Youth services

Services and programs to engage young persons
(under 18) in library programs and services.
Includes staff development events for library
personnel at all levels as well as training events
for trustees and other State and local
government officials who have authority over
or responsibility for libraries.
Two or more independent libraries of any type
engaging in joint activities related to purchasing
materials, together with the maintenance of the
necessary records of these purchases. Also
included are joint activities related to the
identification and verification of titles, fund
accounting, processing payments, and claims.
Activities involving bibliographic service
centers or utilities, regional systems
(federations or cooperatives), consortia, and

54 Continuing education programs

55 Cooperative purchasing of library
materials

56 Interlibrary loan referral services

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57 Library legislation
preparation/review

58 Library
planning/evaluation/research

59 Literacy program support

resource centers, such as identifying libraries
believed to own requested materials and/or
transmitting interlibrary loan requests in
accordance with established protocols or
prevailing practices.
Minimally, addresses the governance and
financing of the SLAA, public library service,
and library service to blind and physically
handicapped persons and residents of State
institutions. It usually permits the types of
public library structures, such as municipal,
countywide, regional, federated, cooperative,
and contractual agreements. It may also provide
mandates for SLAA functions, other types of
libraries (e.g., academic, school), and multitype cooperation.
Activities involved in designing and assessing
library programs and services and studying
issues facing libraries. Examples: The Public
Library Association (PLA) planning for results
process for public libraries and the outcome
based evaluation process.
A statewide program to assist individuals with
limited skills to develop skills that enable them
to function in society without assistance from
others.

59.1.
59.1.1 Language literacy
59.1.2 Numerical literacy

59.1.3 Information literacy

59.1.4 Digital literacy

59.1.5 Financial literacy

59.1.6 Health literacy

Programs that promote the ability to read and
write.
Programs that promote the ability to use,
understand, and apply numerical concepts and
techniques.
Programs that promote the ability to recognize
the need for information and the ability to find
evaluate and use information.
Programs that promote the ability to effectively
find, evaluate, and create information using
digital technology.
Programs that promote the ability to understand
personal financial matters.
Programs that promote the ability to understand
basic health information and builds the capacity
to make appropriate health decisions based on
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this information.
59.1.7 Family/Intergenerational literacy

61 Preservation/conservation services

62 Reference referral services

64 State standards/ guidelines

65 Statewide coordinated digital
programs or services

66 Statewide public relations/library
promotion campaigns

67 Statewide virtual reference service

Programs that promote the incorporation of
spoken and written word into meaningful
activities within the family unit.
Specific measures undertaken for the repair,
maintenance, restoration, or protection of
library materials, including but not limited to
binding and rebinding, materials conversion (to
microform for example), deacidification, and
lamination.
Provision of information about or from groups
or organizations. A reference referral
transaction involves the provision of
information about a group or organization and
its activities, services or agencies, and calendar.
Such a transaction typically requires the
determination of the user's need and the
appropriate group or organization to meet the
need. Such a transaction may require directing
the user to persons or organizations external to
the library for an answer to a question.
The SLAA may promulgate standards or
guidelines that define adequacy, equity, and/or
excellence in library service. Standards or
guidelines may be quantitative, qualitative, or
both. Maintaining standards or following
guidelines may be a requirement for receiving
State aid and/or LSTA grants.
Activities providing for the digitization of
documents, publications, or sets of records or
realia to be made available for public use (for
example, digitization of a series of city reports,
local newspapers, or genealogical records).
A concerted public relations program usually
organized around a particular theme or issue,
with specific objectives, and using a variety of
techniques in concert (e.g., press releases,
events, publications, exhibits).
Reference service supported by chat-based
Web technology that provides access for all or a
significant portion of the residents of the state
through libraries or remotely, typically on a 24hours-per-day/7-days-a-week basis.

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68 Summer Reading Programs

70 Universal Service Program (review
and approval of technology plans)

71 Administration of library system
support

72 Involvement in the acquisition of
other federal program funds

72.1.
72.1.1 Department of Education

72.1.2 Department of Agriculture

A statewide coordinated program typically
implemented between school years to
encourage children and young adults to
maintain or improve their reading skills.
The State Library Administrative Agency
reviews and approves technology plans for
libraries or library cooperatives applying for
universal service discounts (also known as Erate discounts) under the Universal Service
Program, established by the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) under the
Telecommunications Act of 1996.
Includes determining compliance with
eligibility criteria and performance standards,
overseeing processes through which funds are
disbursed, monitoring and receiving reports,
and other activities involved in the management
of financial assistance provided by the State.
Library systems are defined here as
cooperatives established under state law and
supported by public funding. Systems may be
single- or multi-type cooperatives.
Providing technical assistance to receive federal
assistance funds. Involvement in the acquisition
of technical assistance funds includes
determining compliance with eligibility criteria
and performance standards, overseeing
processes through which funds are disbursed,
monitoring and receiving reports, and other
activities involved in the management of
financial assistance provided by the federal
government from an agency other than the
Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Funding received from the Department of
Education. Examples include Vocational
Educational National Program, and
Recreational Programs.
Funding received from the Department of
Agriculture. Examples include: USDA’s Rural
Development Community Facilities Grant
Program, Community Facilities Program, and
Rural Utility Service

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72.1.3 Federal Communication
Commission/ Universal Service
Administrative Company

72.1.4 Department of Labor

Funding or discounted services received or
provided from the Federal Communication
Commission or the Universal Service
Administrative Company. Examples include
Schools and Library Program (e-rate).
Funding received from the Department of
Labor. Examples include: Labor Literacy
Innovations Grant, and Project Compass.

73 Statewide reading programs

A statewide coordinated program to support,
maintain, or improve reading skills.

74 Statewide resource sharing

Organized efforts that enable and support the
sharing of services and materials through
coordination and collaboration (e.g. databases,
e-books, ILL, cataloging).
Funds distributed by the SLAA to recipients
who meet eligibility criteria specified by LSTA
and the State. Such funds are awarded for the
purposes specified in successful grant
proposals. Such grants may be awarded
competitively or on a formula basis. Include
sub-grants made to libraries or outside agencies
to provide or assist in providing such services.
Statewide services supported by the SLAA
using LSTA funds.

75 LSTA state program grants

76 LSTA Statewide Services

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