Central Mississippi Regional Library System – Laptop Kit - $10,061.00
To provide laptop computers that can be loaned to branch libraries for computer training classes, programming activities, and presentations, keeping the public access computers open for “walk-in” patrons. Project Director – Tammy Jones.
Central Mississippi Regional Library System – Public Computers Update - $13,079.00
To upgrade all Windows XP computers to Windows 7; includes the installation of lockdown software for all public access computers. Project Director – Tammy Jones.
Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System – Keeping Learners Connected - $9,900.00
To help reduce workflow strain and computer processing issues for learners, a new and enhanced DNS (Domain Name System) server will be created. Project Director – Erin Stringer.
Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System – Lowndes County Boys of Fall - $5,175.00
To create a book club that offers literacy programming to boys ages 12 – 18 from the local high schools and partnering agencies. Project Director – Lindsay Miller.
Copiah-Jefferson Regional Library – AWE Literacy Stations for Young Library Patrons - $14,594.00
To provide new AWE (Advanced Workstations in Education) literacy stations for young library patrons and to introduce new educational activities to supplement traditional outlets. Project Director – Katrina Castilaw.
East Mississippi Regional Library – EMRL Circulation Equipment Upgrade - $10,080.00
To replace outdated circulation equipment with new, updated circulation computers, barcode scanners, and receipt printers. Project Director – Joshua Haidet.
First Regional Library – Online Classes for Everyone - $8,100.00
To address library patrons’ needs for online learning, the library will provide access to a variety of online classes by purchasing access to Recorded Books Universal Class Services. Project Director – Amy Poe.
Jackson-George Regional Library System – Expanding Services for Early Learning Project - $12,060.00
To expand early learning services through technology by installing Early Literacy Stations equipped with educational interactive programs to develop reading, math, art, and science skills for children. Project Director – Alisa St. Amant.
Lamar County Library System – Acquisitions Modules for LCLS - $7,344.00
To install and implement acquisition modules in the SirsiDynex automation system in order to get new materials ordered, processed, and made available to learners more expeditiously. Project Director – Jeanne Williams.
Lamar County Library System – Enhance OPAC for LCLS Learners - $11,048.00
To install and implement an enhanced Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) system, providing learners a much more functional and user-friendly OPAC. Project Director – Jeanne Williams.
Laurel-Jones County Library – Self-Check for Laurel-Jones County Library - $14,850.00
To install a self-check station utilizing RFID (radio frequency identification) technology, reducing wait time for patrons at check-out. Project Director – Mary Louise Breland.
Lee-Itawamba Library System – Public Computer Reservation and Print Management - $15,000.00
To install and implement new equipment and software needed to provide learners with an efficient and effective method of reserving and utilizing public access computers. Project Director – Jeff Tomlinson.
Sunflower County Library – Read with Me Project - $13,500.00
To provide the programming, the resources, the opportunities, and the space that will engage and support parents and caregivers in their efforts to prepare their children for reading readiness as school success. Project Director – Mary Ann Stone.
The Library of Hattiesburg, Petal and Forrest County – Digital Magazines for Learners - $9,900.00
To make digital magazines, a new service to be offered, available to all learners within the county and surrounding areas. Project Director – Pamela Pridgen.
Union County Library System – Computer and Printing Management - $7,778.00
To implement new computer and print management systems (EnvisionWare Print Management software and PC Reservations software), creating easier public access to the computers with less staff involvement needed. Project Director – Kay Sappington.