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ARPA Funding Priorities

Library of Michigan Survey on ARPA Funding Priorities

The Library of Michigan will receive funds from IMLS under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). These funds will be available from this summer to September 30, 2022. ARPA includes one-time funding for libraries to help communities respond directly and immediately to the pandemic, as well as to related economic and community needs through equitable approaches.

The ARPA legislation and IMLS have set specific spending priorities and, as with LSTA funds, ARPA funds are subject to the existing federal and IMLS restrictions. For example, these funds CANNOT be used for construction, to buy food, or to pay for any subscriptions or services that extend beyond September 30, 2022.

LM needs feedback from the Michigan library community on the best use of the funds within these priorities. Thanks for sharing your insights and ideas in these early stages of planning! We will have more information to share soon.
 
1. Thinking of the first ARPA spending priority, to enable libraries to reach residents with  internet hotspots, accessible Wi-Fi,  and other digital inclusion efforts,  particularly in support of education, health, and workforce development needs, please answer the following about technology responses to digital inclusion. Please rank them in order of importance to your library. *This question is required. Order the items from the following list. First select an item with the spacebar to show a menu of possible ranking positions. Next, click a ranking position to order it in the ranked list. Note the menu will display more ordering options as you add items to the ranked list.
2. Thinking of the first ARPA spending priority, to enable libraries to reach residents with  internet hotspots, accessible Wi-Fi,  and other digital inclusion efforts,  particularly in support of education, health, and workforce development needs, please answer the following about digital content and training responses to digital inclusion. Please rank them in order of importance to your library. *This question is required. Order the items from the following list. First select an item with the spacebar to show a menu of possible ranking positions. Next, click a ranking position to order it in the ranked list. Note the menu will display more ordering options as you add items to the ranked list.
3. Thinking of the second ARPA spending priority, to provide rapid emergency relief to libraries across the country, allowing them to safely respond to the pandemic and implement public health protocols.Please rank them in order of importance to your library. *This question is required. Order the items from the following list. First select an item with the spacebar to show a menu of possible ranking positions. Next, click a ranking position to order it in the ranked list. Note the menu will display more ordering options as you add items to the ranked list.
4. In support of the third ARPA priority, what other types of purchases would help your library provide digital content or support in the areas of health, workforce development and education to your community? Please rank them in order of importance to your library Order the items from the following list. First select an item with the spacebar to show a menu of possible ranking positions. Next, click a ranking position to order it in the ranked list. Note the menu will display more ordering options as you add items to the ranked list.
5. In support of the priorities of the ARPA Act, are you interested in larger purchases for digital inclusion and pandemic response, understanding these purchases would take a significant time at the local level to plan, order and implement by September 30, 2022?
6. Which is more effective for you during this time period, a statewide program like MeL that you could participate in, a consortial type purchasing program, or a subgrant you could apply for? *This question is required.
7. When would your library be ready to implement the following possible programs *This question is required.
Space Cell NowIn 3 monthsIn 6 monthsIn a yearWill not be able to use
Hotspots to circulate
Computers to circulate
Tablets to circulate
Wi-Fi Expansion
Digital Content to promote
Workforce development/jobseeking programming
PPE - masks, gloves, sanitizers
PPE - air sanitizers, filters
Equipment for digital inclusion - outreach vehicle
Equipment for pandemic safety - booklockers and other remote service units
9. What type of library do you work in? *This question is required.
12. What library cooperative is your library a member of? *This question is required.
13. Please let us know who you are.
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