COSLA State Library Agency Library Construction Program Administration Toolkit

This toolkit is designed to provide guidance to a state library agency that is implementing a new library construction
funding program. Please note that one size DOES NOT fit all. The terminology that your state uses may differ from what you read here, though we have tried to be explanatory without being overbearing. Likewise, the procedures you must follow and those that you develop may vary from what is written based on your state’s legislative and regulatory requirements. The document, combined with your knowledge of your state’s processes, should get you started in developing a grant program.

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SLA Library Construction Program Administration Toolkit (PDF)

Thank you to the members of the COSLA Construction Bond Taskforce for their contributions:

  • Stephanie Bailey-White, Idaho
  • Renee Croft, Maryland
  • Amy Johnson, Florida
  • Annie Norman, Delaware
  • Nate Rall, Georgia
  • Thomas Pena, Florida
  • George Seamon, South Dakota
  • Julie Walker, Georgia

Special Thanks for their work on the Toolkit go to:

  • Chris Bischoff, Kentucky
  • Andrea Bono-Bunker, Massachusetts
  • Dawn LaValle, Connecticut
  • Ed Lupico, Pennsylvania
  • Katie McDonough, Delaware
  • Natalie McDonough, New York
  • Karen Mellor, Rhode Island
  • Kelly Metzger, Rhode Island
  • Jen Nelson, New Jersey
  • Reed Strege, California
  • Jeremy Johannesen, COSLA

For a screen-reader friendly version on the Toolkit, please send a request to [email protected]