Technology Improvement Award
Deadline for applications and all supporting materials
August 16th, 2010.
Announcement
The National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM), Middle Atlantic Region (MAR), is accepting applications from NN/LM MAR members for Technology Improvement Awards for the purchase, installation, and/or upgrading of information technologies that enhance access to health information.
Up to $7,500 per award is available for costs associated with upgrading technology. Up to 27 awards will be made. Applications not funded may be resubmitted in subsequent years. Award Recipients will be notified by September 10, 2010.
Funds will be awarded on a cost reimbursement basis. Awardees will invoice MAR for costs associated with the Technology Improvement Award activity.
Purpose
A Technology Improvement Award may be used to improve information services to health professionals and health care consumers through the application of appropriate technologies; to improve the adequacy of Internet connections in NN/LM MAR libraries; or to introduce National Library of Medicine (NLM) services to a hospital that previously lacked access to these services.
Applicant Submission Instructions/Requirements
Full and affiliate members of the MAR network are eligible to apply.
The applicant must submit the completed Technology Improvement Award Application along with any supporting materials. The application along with any attachments, such as resumes, letters of support and equipment quotes may be sent by fax to 212-263-4258 or attached to an email to headrick@library.med.nyu.edu in PDF or MS-Word format. Please use the title of your project as the subject line of the email. The MAR staff will acknowledge your application when received and notification of awards will be given within 12 weeks of the application deadline.
Cost Instructions
Total cost must not exceed $7,500.
Personnel, library collections and indirect costs are not allowable (Consultant costs are allowed).
For IT/Computer Hardware, please include the following as part of your cost proposal:
For IT/Computer Hardware under $3,000, submit catalog pricing.
For IT/Computer Hardware of $3,000 or more, submit three (3) vendor quotes (preferably valid for 60 days). Quotes may include General Service Administration (GSA) price lists (Reference: http://www.gsa.gov). Vendor quotes are necessary to determine price reasonableness for purchases. If item is over $3,000 and not competed, then a sole source justification letter is required to indicate why it is the most advantageous purchase.
Please provide the above information via PDF or MS-Word file emailed to headrick@library.med.nyu.edu or fax to 212-263-4258.
Suggested Projects
- Purchasing equipment and/or software to add a new service to deliver health information over the Internet, e.g. scanner, Web server.
- Paying for NEW Internet access for one year and/or wiring and installation of new connections;
- Upgrading or purchasing computer equipment;
- New technology that enhances user access to electronic health information
Previously funded projects include:
- Library training center smartboard upgrade
- Educational computer labe at the health sciences library
- Remote access to support library services
- Kindle purchase for use in the library
Application Review Process
Applications are reviewed by the MAR Technology Committee. Questions and comments from these review bodies may be sent to the applicant for clarification and revision of the proposal. The merits of each application will be carefully evaluated, based on responsiveness to the criteria and the thoroughness and feasibility of the technical approach proposed. Applicants must submit information sufficient to evaluate their proposals based on the criteria listed below.
Applicants will receive notification of awards within 12 weeks of application deadline.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Evaluation Criteria
IDENTIFICATION OF NEED
Application describes why the technology is needed and how it will improve access to health information for health professionals and/or consumers.
40 points
METHODOLOGY and TECHNICAL APPROACH
Methods are logical and feasible and strategies for evaluation of the project are included.
30 points
EVALUATION
The application describes how the project will be evaluated. The application includes evaluation criteria to explain how project objectives will be achieved. The evaluation component considers what is expected to be different once the project is complete.
20 points
EXPERIENCE OF RESPONDENT AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
Adequate evidence is provided about the qualifications of the personnel and organizational resources available to assure successful completion of the project. Documentation includes resumes, letters of support and equipment quotes.
10 points
Total Possible Points: 100
Reporting Requirements
A final report, including a blog/newsletter article, must be submitted using the appropriate form within 90 days of completion of the project. Award recipients are encouraged to take photographs for inclusion in the report and article. Reports must be submitted to the MAR within three (3) months of completion of the project.
Contact for Questions
If you have questions or require assistance contact Gregg Headrick at MAR at 1-800-338-7657 or email headrick@library.med.nyu.edu.
Awards will be announced on the MAR Listserv and on the MAR newsletter, The MARquee.
Important Information Funding decisions are based on need, amount to be funded, and availability of funds. In addition to the requirements listed in each Call for Application, the following requirements will also apply.
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