South Carolina Business Opportunities #65651

Independent evaluation of South Carolina’s statewide LSTA Five-Year Plan

The South Carolina State Library is seeking an independent evaluation of its statewide Library Services and Technology Act plan. - Government buyer: South Carolina State Library, Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina. - Requested service: Evaluate the statewide LSTA Five-Year Plan, including library program evaluation, quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, and comprehensive reporting. - Relevant expertise: Experience with the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), LSTA priorities, federal reporting requirements, outcome-based evaluation methods, and state library agency operations. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs or vendors are named; this is a professional-services requirement. - Performance period: The evaluation concerns a five-year plan. The contract performance period is not specified.

Description

The State Library of South Carolina is seeking a qualified consultant or firm to independently evaluate the South Carolina Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Five-Year Plan (2023–2027). The work requires expertise in library services, program evaluation, and federally funded initiatives. Relevant experience includes evaluating statewide library programs, collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data, and preparing comprehensive reports for state and federal entities. Experience with the Institute of Museum and Library Services, LSTA priorities, federal reporting requirements, outcome-based evaluation methods, and state library agency operations is also specified.

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