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Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) - Grants to States is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) / Tennessee State Library and Archives (TSLA). The Tennessee State Library and Archives uses federal LSTA funds to support statewide initiatives and competitive grant programs for libraries.
Priorities include expanding services for learning and access to information, establishing electronic linkages among libraries, providing professional development, developing partnerships, and targeting library services to diverse populations, including those with limited functional literacy. Funds are used to improve library services, increase the capacity of Tennessee libraries, and provide online access to resources.
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