<div dir="ltr">These are the questions I asked. I think it is easier to ask broad questions that uncover issues we can help with instead of "what would you like to use these funds for?" Hope this helps!<div><br></div><div>Thanks,</div><div>Rachel</div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Tue, Apr 13, 2021 at 7:28 AM Reish, Karren (MDE) via lstac <<a href="mailto:lstac@omls.oregon.gov">lstac@omls.oregon.gov</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">
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<p class="MsoNormal">We are getting prepared to – both to gather information and do some indirect communication about what ARPA can be used for. Does anyone have questions prepared that they can share?<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Karren Reish<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> lstac <<a href="mailto:lstac-bounces@omls.oregon.gov" target="_blank">lstac-bounces@omls.oregon.gov</a>> <b>On Behalf Of
</b>Oliva, Lynne@CSL via lstac<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, April 12, 2021 7:27 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:lstac@omls.oregon.gov" target="_blank">lstac@omls.oregon.gov</a><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [lstac] ARPA Funds - Surveying Libraries<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I’m wondering if states have surveyed their libraries in an effort to identify from the field what the critical needs are in order to best administer ARPA funds. If you have sent out a survey and received responses, what needs have been
identified? Any other information relating to ARPA funds planning and processes for determining need and allocation is completely welcome
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks, <u></u><u></u></p>
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