University of Saint Francis recently issued the following announcement.
The University of Saint Francis will use an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant of $23,664.24 to fund new library equipment for students.
This project is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the provisions of ARPA and administered by the Indiana State Library.
“During the pandemic, libraries have gone above and beyond to adapt by expanding their resources and access to continue to meet the needs of their communities. The Lee and Jim Vann Library at USF is no different,” USF Library Director Maureen McMahan said. “At the beginning of the pandemic, as more classes were moved online, it became clear we would need to find other ways to provide access to our librarians and our physical collections.”
A portion of the ARPA grant will provide new video conferencing equipment and a professional grade book scanner. The video conferencing equipment will allow USF to expand how it provides instruction online. The book scanner will be used to provide students and faculty with digital access to resources in USF’s print collections, and to provide support for other digital preservation efforts on campus.
“We are grateful to IMLS for the award of these ARPA funds that will help connect faculty and students to the digital technology and resources they need to successfully teach and complete their coursework at USF,” McMahan said.
The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s 123,000 libraries and 35,000 museums. Its mission has been to inspire libraries and museums to advance innovation, lifelong learning, and cultural and civic engagement. For the past 20 years, the institute’s grant making, policy development and research has helped libraries and museums deliver valuable services that make it possible for communities and individuals to thrive. To learn more, visit imls.gov.
Founded in 1890 in the Catholic Franciscan tradition, the University of Saint Francis offers more than 60 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs through the College of Health Sciences; College of Arts, Sciences and Business; and College of Adult and Distance Education. In addition to its traditional programs, USF designs focused curricula for working adults in Fort Wayne, Crown Point and online. USF Downtown houses the university’s business and music technology programs while offering enhanced internship and networking opportunities for students. The University of Saint Francis, recognized as an NAIA Five-Star Champion of Character institution, has 18 athletic programs boasting two individual and four team NAIA national championships. Approximately 2,200 students from a broad geographic region attend USF.
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