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Library Council and LSTA Planning

Library Council of Washington

The Library Council of Washington advises the State Librarian and the Office of the Secretary of State on statewide library issues and the expenditure of federal funds.

LSTA Background and Annual Report

Each year the Washington State Library submits an annual report on the use of LSTA funding to the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). On December 28, 2018, a draft of the annual report for the use of the 2017 award was submitted to IMLS for review.

LSTA Background

Five-Year Plan and Evaluation

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The LSTA Five-Year Plan guides the activities to be conducted for federal LSTA awards given out from federal fiscal year 2018 through federal fiscal year 2022. The current plan has been approved by IMLS (Approval Letter ) and became effective on October 1, 2017.

LSTA Five-Year Evaluation 2013 – 2017
- Full Report
- Summary of Recommendations
Needs Assessment
- Needs Assessment Summary
IMLS Guidelines
- LSTA Five-Year Evaluation
- LSTA Five-Year Plan

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