Mission
The Division of Library Development and Services provides leadership and support to Maryland Libraries to serve the changing needs of Maryland residents.
Grants
LSTA Grant Administration Web Site
Capital Grant Administration Web Site
LSTA Information
Institute of Museum and Library Services
2008 Maryland State Plan for Library Services and Technology Act
County Library Capital Grants
USDA Grant Information
Community Facility Program Overview
SF-424a Budget Information - Non-Construction
SF-424b Assurances - Non-Construction
SF-424c Budget Information - Construction
SF-424d Assurances - Construction
Guide 5 - Financial Feasibility Report
Guide 6 - Preliminary Architectural Feasibility Report
Request for Environmental Information
Trustees
Trustees - MD Public Libraries
Useful web sites
Citizens for Maryland Libraries
Citizens for Maryland Libraries website is a good sources for information for the trustees of Maryland Public Libraries.
Everyone Learns
Everyone learns is a database of Maryland Public library resources and services and includes Learning Stories, real stories of people who have benefitted from their library association.
Maryland Library Association - Trustees Division
Maryland Library Association includes a division for Trustees with information on trustees events and purposes.
Division of Library Development and Services
Updates
2011
May 2011 - MLA - PowerPoint
2010
2009
Maryland Advisory Council on Libraries Conference (MACL) Reports
2006 Final Report - PDF
2006 Appendices - PDF
2004 Final Report - PDF
Library Staff Programs
Public Librarian and Director Certification
MD Public Librarian and Director Certification Guide - PDF
Official Record - Word
Full Record of Continuing Education Units Form - Word
Application for Certificate - PDF
Important: The Application for Certificate form is an interactive form which means you can either print it out and write on it or you can type into it and save it. However, you must print it out to add original signatures. You will need to mail it - submissions via fax or email will not be accepted by the Maryland State Department of Education.
Public Library Associate Education and Training
Education and Training Requirements Guide - PDF
Full Record of Continuing Education Activities - Word
Library Associate Verification Record - Word
LATI Program Overview and Documents - Merlin
Maryland Library Leadership Institute
Maryland Library Learning - 23 Things
Learning Libraries 3.0
MERLIN - Maryland's Essential Source for Library Information Networks
Maryland Public Libraries
Public Library Customer Survey
Maryland Public Library Statistics