FY22 LSTA+ODNP Newspaper Digitization Grant
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Please check back in September 2022 for information about the FY2023 funding cycle.
Through a partnership between University of Oregon Libraries' Oregon Digital Newspaper Program and the State Library of Oregon's Library Services & Technology Act (LSTA) Program, Oregon libraries and/or communities can apply for funding to have local newspapers digitized for inclusion in U of O Libraries' Historic Oregon Newspapers database.
Eligibility and project requirements
- Any library, school, federally recognized tribe, or partnering organization in Oregon that is eligible for LSTA funding may apply.
- Content must be free from copyright, or the grant applicant must have written permission from the rights holder(s) to digitize content
- Applicant must include a plan for a public program and/or a promotional effort to publicize the project, from which they will track and report measurable outcomes
- Applicant will agree to have the Oregon Digital Newspaper Program at the University of Oregon Libraries digitize and host the content
Application evaluation criteria
The most successful projects will:
- Represent diverse communities and/or regions in Oregon, especially those not currently represented in ODNP
- Demonstrate a clear scope and a manageable amount of content to be digitized
- Show a clear plan for promoting the digitized content through public programming, with bonus points for using digital newspapers in curriculum/classroom instruction
- Have clear rights and/or permissions secured prior to application deadline
Application process and review
To apply, log into your existing account, or create an account, in the State Library of Oregon's grants system:
http://www.grantinterface.com/Process/Apply?urlkey=slor
- Create and submit a FY2022 LSTA+ODNP Newspaper Digitization Grant application
- An initial review of your application will be conducted by staff at the Oregon Digital Newspaper Program, including scope, rights, and existing format considerations.
- If your request is a viable project regarding rights/permissions clearances and scope, a cost estimate will be added to your request by U of O Libraries staff.
- If your project is not considered viable at this point, we will contact you with feedback.
- Viable requests will then be sent to staff at State Library of Oregon for another review, considering:
- Whether your organization has previously had LSTA+ODNP funding (preference will be given in FY2022 to those who have not).
- Representation and diversity of proposed content to be digitized
- Quality of promotional plan
- Applicants will be notified of their funding status by March 1, 2022
Questions?
Please contact Ross Fuqua (click to email) at the State Library of Oregon for more information.