Resources for Libraries to Understand Opportunities in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)

Full text of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (PDF)

General Information
ARRA Resources for Libraries
National ARRA Resources

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General Information

• Summary of the state of Colorado’s framework for the Broadband Technology Opportunity Program (PDF) (July 15, 2009)
   
• Notice of Funds Available for Broadband Technology Opportunities Program and Broadband Initiatives Program (PPT) (7/8/09)
   
• Latest Information About ARRA Funding For Broadband - please read first! (PDF) (7/8/09)
  • Viaero Information Sheet (PDF)
  • Viaero Broadband Form (DOC)
  • Current Internet Service Providers for Colorado Public Libraries (PDF)
     
• Colorado Public Library Infrastructure Improvements: A Snapshot (PDF) (5/20/09)
  Results from a poll of libraries about after-school program, internet, computer, and additional resource needs, plus possible costs for obtaining items that might be eligible for ARRA funding.
   
• Broadband Assessment Project Introduction from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (5/19/09)
  Detailed information on Internet connectivity and the resources dedicated to connectivity in public libraries based on data collected between October 2008 and March 2009. Data provide a snapshot of key Internet elements including connectivity speed, cost, service type, providers, and funding. Information represents 98% of Colorado public libraries responding to the survey.
  • One page summary of Colorado Broadband Assessment Project data (PDF)
  • Complete data set and explanatory comments (XLS)
     
• Broadband Update (PDF)
  Brief memo from the State Library summarizing broadband application procedures and CSL activities to date.
   
• Construction and ARRA (PDF)
   
• Memo to JBC from Commissioner Jones on Priorities in ARRA of 2009 (PDF)
   
• Locating and Applying for Federal Grants
  For searching ARRA-related grant applications when available. This site does not provide personal financial assistance. Application eligibility varies by program.
   
• Screencast by the American Library Association
  Summarizes the key elements and funding possibilities in ARRA. (10 minutes, 5/7/09)
   
• Spanish Language Information on ARRA
  • Fact Sheet
  • Biography for U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan
     

• View the guidebook to ARRA funding (PDF)
  Prepared by the office of 7^th Congressional House member Ed Perlmutter.  

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ARRA Resources for Libraries

• American Library Association: What libraries should know about ARRA
  Provides current ARRA news for libraries, political connections, and Action Alerts for contacting Congress.
   
• Talking Points on the value of library services
  • Libraries Work for Colorado: The Core Library Message (DOC)
  • Libraries Supporting Colorado (when available)
  • The Role of Libraries in Economic Hard Times: ALA President Jim Rettig (Podcast)
  • ALA ARRA talking points (PDF)
  • ALA Stimulus Funding 2-pager - Libraries Helping America Get Back to Work (PDF)
     
• ARRA and Colorado Libraries (PDF)
  Recommended areas for libraries to use ARRA funding. These are not the only uses. Everyone is encouraged to bring local needs to the attention of city, county, and state leaders for consideration.
   
• Colorado Recovery website
  Tracks Colorado's use of ARRA funds and provides updates on current news.
   
• Colorado Department of Education ARRA Web Site
  Federal Stimulus and ARRA information from the Colorado Department of Education. Includes an overview, useful links, and up-to-date information about specific programs that may be affected.

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National ARRA Resources

• National Recovery website
  Provides news and updates of state and national implementation of ARRA legislation.
   
• The Council of State Governments
  Designed to help states decipher potential funding opportunities and share best practices.
   
• Federal educational programs and school library-related uses (Overview) (PDF)
   
• Department of Education
  Updates on education implementation of ARRA.
   
• IRS Site
  Business and employers resources on ARRA-related topics.
   
• Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
  General state-by-state estimates of ARRA provisions for Low- and Moderate-Income Individuals

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