Federal Funding (Library Services and Technology Act - LSTA)

Federal funding made available through the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Funds support expanding library services for learning and access to information, developing electronic networks and linkages among libraries, creating public and private partnerships, targeting services to diverse and underserved populations, and supporting statewide initiatives like the Tennessee Electronic Library and SHAREit catalog. Includes technology infrastructure grants and services to disadvantaged populations.