Evaluation of Hawaii's Library Services & Technology Act (LSTA)

The Hawaii State Public Library System is seeking a contractor to conduct an independent evaluation of its Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Five-Year Plan 2023-2027. The evaluation will assess the effectiveness of LSTA-funded activities, progress toward stated goals, and provide recommendations for the 2028-2032 LSTA Five-Year Plan. The contractor will be responsible for developing a survey instrument, collecting and analyzing data, and preparing a final evaluation report. Key aspects of the job include: • Conducting an independent evaluation of the LSTA Five-Year Plan • Developing a survey instrument and collecting data • Analyzing data and preparing a final evaluation report • Providing recommendations for the 2028-2032 LSTA Five-Year Plan • Ensuring compliance with the American Evaluation Association's Guiding Principles for Evaluators