Texas Administrative Code › Title 13 - CULTURAL RESOURCES › Part 1 - TEXAS STATE LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES COMMISSION › Chapter 2 - GENERAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES › Subchapter C - GRANT POLICIES › Division 3 - LIBRARY SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY ACT, LIBRARY COOPERATION GRANTS › Section 2.312 - Criteria for Award

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Proposals will be scored by peer reviewers on eight
						criteria. The maximum points for each criterion is shown. Those projects which
						initiate or expand the sharing of library materials using a shared library
						automation system may receive up to 4 additional points, based on the merits of
						the proposal. If the project is to implement or expand a shared library
						automation system, that system must implement a proven and widely accepted
						resource sharing technology such as a Z39.50 server, or a "Search and Retrieval
						by URL" (SRU) server.
(1) Needs
					 assessment. (15 points) Applicants describe why the program is needed, the
					 program goals and audience. They describe the greater community to be served.
					 They include demographic statistics, library records, or surveys to support
					 these statements. They attach letters of cooperation showing commitment to the
					 project from agencies to be involved.
(2) Program design. (20 points) Applicants
					 thoroughly describe services, programs, activities; describe the location where
					 they will be offered; and explain how these services will attract shared
					 library users. Collaborative projects have priority and inclusion of relevant
					 community organizations is encouraged.
(3) Project impact. (15 points) Applicants
					 describe the impact their project will have on library services and users
					 locally, as well as regionally or statewide. This may include how the proposed
					 project is a model program that would benefit other communities.
(4) Personnel. (5 points) Applicants identify
					 who will administer the funds and which positions will provide the services.
					 List how much time will be spent in each position on assigned duties. List how
					 the qualifications of each person relate to their job duties. Full job
					 descriptions are required for new hires.
(5) Timetable. (5 points) Applicants present
					 a timetable for project activities within the fiscal year (i.e., a list of
					 actions with a date by which they will be accomplished); provide verification
					 that facilities will be available, equipment and materials delivered; and
					 explain how the staff will be hired and trained in time to carry out the
					 services as planned.
(6)
					 Evaluation. (10 points) Applicants set achievable, measurable outcomes, and
					 present a reasonable method to collect data. Applicants present a method to
					 count users of the services as well as the effectiveness of the
					 service.
(7) Budget. (20 points)
					 Applicants provide a complete budget for the proposed project and fully justify
					 the budget by describing how budgeted items will contribute to the project;
					 identify a source for the stated costs (e.g., city pay classification for
					 staff, catalog or city/county bid list for equipment); the costs are reasonable
					 to achieve project objectives. If new staff are to be employed, applicants take
					 into account the time for a realistic hiring process to occur.
(8) Sustainability. (10 points) Applicants
					 describe the resources that will be used to support the services developed
					 through the grant in the future. A written commitment of future support from
					 governing bodies is desirable, but not required.