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EZ Edge Technology Online Application
Print this page, obtain the required signatures in blue ink, scan the PDF and return it as an attachment to
LSTAO- ncdcr.aov by 2:00 p.m. on November 3, 2014,
Grant Category:
Institution /Library:
Mailing Address:
City: Wilmington
EZ Edge Technology Grant
New Hanover County Public Library
201 Chestnut Street
U.S. Congressional District (in which library is located): 3
Library Director, Name: Harry Tuchmayer
Phone: 910 -798 -6321 E -mail: htuchmayer @nhcgov.com
Project Manager, Name: James Rider
Phone: 910- 798 -6351
E-mail: irider @nhcgov.com
Zip Code: 28401
Grant Amount Requested: $4590
Yes My library is Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) compliant.
2- Yes My library has completed and submitted the Edge assessment at Iibraryedge.org.
3 Yes My library has developed an Action Plan using the Edge assessment.
4. The items the library will purchase and a cost estimate for each item are:
• WordPress — OpenSource (free)
• Dell PC (latest - $1,000
• HD Television Monitor mounted with wall plates - $2,400
• Camtasia Studio - $299.00
• Adobe Premiere Elements $149.99
• Canon PowerShot S120 12.1 - Megapixel Digital Camera - $449.99
• Canon Deluxe Tripod 300 - $38.25
• Microsoft LifeCam Studio - $99.95
• 16 GB Memory Card for camera - $17.99
• Fabric for Green Screen - $15.00
• Lighting — 2 Dakar 1 -Light Wall Matte Nickel Light (Model # 27321A Home Depot) - $52.00
• MXL AC404 USB Conference Microphone - $67.00
5. The Edge indicator(s) the library will address and the impact of the proposed purchases on each chosen
indicator are:
Please see attachment for more explanation.
Indicator 2.1 - ... creation of digital content...
Making video /audio recording and editing software available to more patrons with Camtasia Studio and Premier Elements.
Making web development software available to patrons with Word Press.
Indicator 3.1 - ... workforce development and entrepreneurship...
A space for job applicants to participate in online job - interviews and for entrepreneurs to interview candidates via the web.
Indicator 9.4 - ... peripheral equipment...
Providing video conferencing equipment in a private space that can be booked for individual and group video conference.
Providing multimedia production equipment for in- library public use.
6. The library will measure improvement in the Edge indicator(s) by:
NHCPL will create a LibGuide used to promote the space and to share some of the patrons' products, such as video - blogs, web
pages and films. We will keep track of how many times the room and equipment is used for each purpose and will ask for
patrons' feedback through a survey form.
Certification and Signatures (please sign in blue ink)
We are aware of and agree to comply with all state and federal provisions and assurances required under this grant
program. If awarded grant funds, we assure that we will carry out the grant project according to the approved grant
application. This application has been authorized by the appropriate authorities of my institution /library.
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