LSTA Project

Check these sites for data to support your grant application:

• Connecticut Population Statistics from the Department of Public Health
• Connecticut Open Data with data provided by a variety of state agencies
• Connecticut Data Collaborative, with information on civic vitality, demographics, economy, education, health, housing, and safety
• Town Profiles from the Connecticut Economic Resource Center, with information about population, major employers, education, fiscal issues, labor force and housing.
• Data from the U.S. Census Bureau on numerous factors, including population, race and ethnicity, health, business and economy, education, etc. You can start with their "Explore Data Main" page or head straight to "Explore Census Data."  They also have many recorded webinars demonstrating how to use their rich data sources. 
• Public Libraries Survey from IMLS, with data supplied annually by more than 97 percent of public libraries across the country. When you submit your library's statistics to the State Data Coordinator, this is where the information ends up. Take a look at Connecticut's state profile.
• The Digital Inclusion Survey put together an interactive map of all public libraries in the U.S. paired with demographic data from the Census.
• Zero to Three National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families produces an annual sheet of State Baby Facts with infant and toddler data in the framework of good health, strong families, and positive early learning experiences.
• Kids Count Data Center for information on child and family well-being in the U.S., with statistics for each state. The Kids Count Data Book also provides summaries.
• Disability Statistics from Cornell University. In Connecticut in 2018, 10.9% of females of all ages and 10.8% of males of all ages reported a disability.
• Connecticut State Department of Education
• Research your local school districts and their performance through the EdSight portal, including standardized test results.
• State and national education data from the Connecticut Center for Economic Analysis at the University of Connecticut.
• The "Communities & Wi-Fi" study by John B. Horrigan and Jason Llorenz shows that a majority of online users have at some point used Wi-Fi networks in public places, with African Americans and Latinos more likely to have done this than white Americans, and African Americans and Latinos are especially heavy users of Wi-Fi (at home or via public networks) for entertainment and searching for jobs.

Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds are provided through the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). IMLS is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s approximately 120,000 libraries and 35,000 museums. The mission of IMLS is to inspire libraries and museums to advance innovation, lifelong learning, and cultural and civic engagement. Their grant making, policy development, and research help libraries and museums deliver valuable services that make it possible for communities and individuals to thrive. The use of LSTA funds in Connecticut is administered according to the Five-Year Plan (2018-2022) submitted to IMLS in June 2017.