LG-256716-OLS-24

The Private Academic Library Network of Indiana (PALNI) will complete the development of a prototype open-source reading list system, PEARL, that can be used to create reading lists and embed links to library resources and open-access learning materials within learning management systems (LMS).

The project team will release an open-source tool that can connect to various library catalogs or discovery systems and be integrated into LMS using the Learning Tools Interoperability™ standard.

The prototype’s code will be made available as an open-source project and will be accompanied by documentation for installation, configuration, and use; a road map for future development and sustainability; and a project web page and documentation toolkit to support consortium-level adoption and implementation of the software.

The project will have far-reaching impact, as diverse libraries will be able to integrate library resources and open-access materials into their LMS, benefiting students in varied higher education environments across the country.

Private Academic Library Network Of Indiana

GOAL 3: IMPROVE THE ABILITY OF LIBRARIES AND ARCHIVES TO PROVIDE BROAD ACCESS TO AND USE OF INFORMATION AND COLLECTIONS

45.312 - National Leadership Grants

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)

Indianapolis, Indiana 46208-3453 United States

Single Zip Code

National Leadership Grants for Libraries (2024) (NLG-LIBRARIES-FY24)

Termination This project grant was reported on the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) partial or complete termation list as of its last report October 2025. See All
Amendment Since initial award the End Date has been extended from 07/31/26 to 07/31/27.