[lstac] [External] Re: LSTA grant for Read to as Dog- for the dog

Tue Oct 14 11:07:45 PDT 2025

Great catch. That would make it a lot more than normal monitoring. Such a
great request though!

On Tue, Oct 14, 2025 at 2:05 PM Enge, Kate A (EED) via lstac <
lstac at omls.oregon.gov> wrote:

> Only because I remember this section in the Assurances and Certifications
> document from IMLS for another reason:
>
> Would the therapy dog fit under "Research on Animal Subjects"?  The dog
> wouldn't be used for research, but the assurances do say compliance
> pertains "to the care, handling, and treatment of warm-blooded animals held
> for research, teaching, or other activities supported by this award of
> assistance."
>
> Melanie, this seems like WAY too much work for you to monitor, especially
> because you have to make sure the dog is being properly cared for!
>
> Kate
>
>
>
> [image: APK: Alaska State Libraries]
>
> Kate Enge (she/her)
>
> *Grants and Continuing Education Librarian*
>
> *Library Development Staff, Alaska State Library*
>
>  Andrew P. Kashevaroff Building
>
> *Mail:* PO Box 110571, Juneau, AK 99811
>
> *Visit:* 395 Whittier St., Juneau, AK 99801
>
> phone: 907.465.2271
>
>
>
> *email <kate.enge at alaska.gov>* | *web <http://library.alaska.gov/>* | * sign
> up for event notifications
> <https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/AKDEED/signup/31850>*
>
> ------------------------------
> *From:* lstac <lstac-bounces at omls.oregon.gov> on behalf of Prince,
> Catherine via lstac <lstac at omls.oregon.gov>
> *Sent:* Tuesday, October 14, 2025 9:25 AM
> *To:* Jessica Otto <jessica.otto at wyo.gov>; Melanie Boyd <
> mcwainwright at utah.gov>
> *Cc:* LSTA Coordinators <lstac at omls.oregon.gov>
> *Subject:* Re: [lstac] [External] Re: LSTA grant for Read to as Dog- for
> the dog
>
> *CAUTION:* This email originated from outside the State of Alaska mail
> system. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the
> sender and know the content is safe.
>
> Fascinating indeed!
>
>
>
> Definitely would be interested in the care of the dog and then what
> happens to the dog after the grant ends.  Additionally, I would be
> interested in the training component and the length of time it takes to
> complete the training and would that be completed prior to the end of the
> of the grant period.
>
>
>
> I am assuming the dog wouldn’t be an expensive breed and over $10,000 but
> the thought of dog as equipment has made me chuckle.
>
>
>
> Interested to hear the final outcome!
>
>
>
> *Catherine M. Prince *(she, her, hers)
>
> Please note my email address has changed: *catherine.prince at dncr.nc.gov
> <catherine.prince at dncr.nc.gov>*
>
> Federal Programs Consultant
>
> NC Dept. of Natural and Cultural Resources
>
> 919.814.6796 |  *catherine.prince at dncr.nc.gov
> <catherine.prince at dncr.nc.gov>*
>
>
>
> *Book a Consultant
> <https://outlook.office365.com/book/BookaConsultant@ncconnect.onmicrosoft.com/>*
>
>
>
> 109 East Jones Street  | 4640 Mail Service Center
>
> Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-4600
>
>
>
> *P.S. Library Development now has a
> <https://slnclibrarydevelopment.substack.com/>**
> <https://slnclibrarydevelopment.substack.com/>**newsletter! Check it out
> and subscribe for the latest NC Library news.
> <https://slnclibrarydevelopment.substack.com/>*
> *[image: Logo for State Library of North Carolina (SLNC) with cardinal.
> Text read SLNC; NC Research. Library Support. Talking Books.
> statelibrary.ncdcr.gov] <https://statelibrary.ncdcr.gov/>*
>
> *Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North
> Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.*
>
>
>
> *From:* lstac <lstac-bounces at omls.oregon.gov> *On Behalf Of *Jessica Otto
> via lstac
> *Sent:* Tuesday, October 14, 2025 1:10 PM
> *To:* Melanie Boyd <mcwainwright at utah.gov>
> *Cc:* LSTA Coordinators <lstac at omls.oregon.gov>
> *Subject:* [External] Re: [lstac] LSTA grant for Read to as Dog- for the
> dog
>
>
>
> *CAUTION:* External email. Do not click links or open attachments unless
> verified. Report suspicious emails with the Report Message button located
> on your Outlook menu bar on the Home tab.
>
>
>
> I have no input other than to say I am absolutely fascinated by the
> bravery of this library's request and can't wait to see if it is allowed!
> How cool would that be?
>
>
>
> On Tue, Oct 14, 2025 at 11:05 AM Melanie Boyd via lstac <*lstac at omls.oregon.gov
> <lstac at omls.oregon.gov>*> wrote:
>
> Hello All,
>
>
>
> Can subgrantees use LSTA funds to purchase and train a dog?
>
>
>
> I have an applicant applying for our larger LSTA grant round requesting
> funds for a therapy dog and the training. They have a partner organization
> that selects and trains the dog. (It's unclear from the application who
> will be caring for the dog). The grant is otherwise well thought out and
> has supporting data.
>
>
>
> We have another library in our state with a cat, who has his own blog and
> a fan club with swag for sale, so I can see how having a therapy dog in the
> library has benefits beyond improving fluency and mental health. I see
> nothing in the 2CFR about live animals... oh my!
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
>
> --
>
> *Melanie Boyd*
>
> *Grants Coordinator and Library Consultant*
>
> *State Library Division <https://library.utah.gov/>* | office
> 801.715.6740  mobile 801.535.2513
>
> 250 North 1950 West, Ste. A
>
> Salt Lake City, Utah 84116-7901
>
> * <https://www.facebook.com/UtahStateLibrary/>
> <https://www.instagram.com/utahstatelibrary/>*
>
>
>
> *Sign up for our newsletter! <https://library.utah.gov/publications/>*
>
>
>
> E-Mail to and from me, in connection with the transaction
> of public business, is subject to the Wyoming Public Records
> Act and may be disclosed to third parties.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Email correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North
> Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties by an
> authorized state official.
>

-- 

[image: logo with link to Georgia Public Library Service website]
<https://georgialibraries.org/>

Shannan R. Furlow, MLIS

Director of LSTA and Sponsored Programs

------------------------------

Georgia Public Library Service

2872 Woodcock Blvd, Suite 250 | Atlanta, GA 30341

(404) 235-7137 | sfurlow at georgialibraries.org

[image: logo with link to Georgia Public Library Service Facebook page]
<https://www.facebook.com/georgialibraries>[image: logo with link to
Georgia Public Library Service Instagram page]
<https://www.instagram.com/georgialibraries/>[image: logo with link to
Georgia Public Library Service LinkedIn page]
<https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-public-library-service/>[image:
logo with link to Georgia Public Library Service Threads page]
<https://www.threads.net/@georgialibraries>

Join our email list <http://georgialibraries.org/subscription> for stories
of Georgia libraries making an impact in our communities.
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <https://omls.oregon.gov/pipermail/lstac/attachments/20251014/4771d090/attachment.html>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: image001.jpg
Type: image/jpeg
Size: 49715 bytes
Desc: not available
URL: <https://omls.oregon.gov/pipermail/lstac/attachments/20251014/4771d090/attachment.jpg>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: Outlook-APK_ Alask.png
Type: image/png
Size: 18022 bytes
Desc: not available
URL: <https://omls.oregon.gov/pipermail/lstac/attachments/20251014/4771d090/attachment.png>