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Harnett County Library seeks continued NC Cardinal membership, state aid and two LSTA grants

5566430 · August 12, 2025
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Harnett County Public Library staff asked commissioners to continue membership in the statewide NC Cardinal consortium, apply for annual state library aid, and accept two Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) project grants: one for RFID expansion ($100,000) and one for a mobile outreach/bookmobile ($100,000) with local matches.

Harnett County Public Library staff asked the Board of Commissioners for approval to continue membership in the North Carolina Cardinal Consortium, to apply for annual state library aid, and to accept two awarded Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) project grants.

Library director Kimberly Van Back told commissioners that NC Cardinal is an Evergreen‑based, statewide integrated library system used by more than 66 counties and 234 libraries in North Carolina. Van Back said continuing membership provides a cost‑effective alternative to commercial ILS vendors and expands…

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