HAS BEEN EXPENDED AND IT IS NOW CLOSED.
This service offers subsidies to member libraries to help defray the cost of hiring a library consultant for targeted service improvements through the Rent-a-Consultant funding initiative.
How Does This Funding Program Work?
What are the Requirements for Applying for Funding?
What are the Funding Guideline Criteria?
What are my Library's Responsiblitlies?
How will this program be administered by LibraryLinkNJ?
We are interested! How do we proceed with submitting an application?
Libraries may submit one application per organization or school district.
Successful applicants must file a progress report with LibraryLinkNJ by Friday, December 28, 2018 and a final report by Friday, June 28, 2019.
Funding check must be deposited and cleared no later than Friday, June 29, 2018.
All member libraries are eligible. Library branches and individual school libraries may apply, but only one application can be submitted per organization or school district.
Applicant must have at least 25% matching funds ($375, assuming a subsidy application of $1500) to add to the project budget.
The LibraryLinkNJ funds are exclusively for the direct hiring of a special, outside consulting service that targets the planning or creation of new services or improvement of existing library services to users. The funds are designated for paying a consultant only, and may not be used to pay for any other materials or services.
Purchasing of technology, equipment, supplies or any other type of goods.
The library may seek local partnership funding from sources outside the library, but the consulting is for the exclusive support of a library-centric service.
What are my Library’s Responsibilities?
Appointing a staff member to act as liaison for all contact with LibraryLinkNJ.
Filing a progress and final report on the relevant outcomes with LibraryLinkNJ office.
Applications will be reviewed and approved by the LibraryLinkNJ Executive and Assistant Directors on a first come, first served basis.
Notification of acceptance or rejection will be made within three business days.
Identify need(s), specific activities, numbers served, expected outcomes and metrics used to measure impact of the project that the consultant will be working on.
Upload a copy of the consultant’s quote for service.
Provide a budget for the consulting service detailing LibraryLinkNJ funds and library’s funds.
Go here to complete an application form.