Headquartered in New York, LISC is working with its local offices across the country to tailor its Web site to local needs. Blackford revealed that LISC will have its own local home pages in the future with links to the Library. In the past, LISC used CHDO TA funding to provide assistance on a local level, Blackford commented. Now, using the Internet, LISC is able to help CHDOs nationally. Users must register first before entering the library.
Registration is free.
Once registered, a user can peruse the collection at any time. The Online Resource Library currently has 956 registrants. LISC is sending out thousands of postcards to encourage more people to use the library, Blackford said. Another exciting part of LISC's Online Resource Library is the online chats with experts. The table below lists some of the future chat sessions.