Library Services Improvement Act of 1989

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Library Services Improvement Act of 1989 - Provides assistance for: (1) library services for economically disadvantaged or handicapped individuals; (2) library resource sharing; and (3) library research and assessment of services. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1990 through 1994. Directs the Secretary of Education (the Secretary) to make specified allotments or reallotments to States, specified U.S. territories and possessions, and Indian tribes from funds for titles I and II of this Act. Sets forth State application requirements. Title I: Library Services to Disadvantaged Americans - Directs the Secretary to make grants, from State allotments, to States to carry out projects or activities that provide new or expand existing library services to economically disadvantaged or handicapped individuals to enhance their educational opportunities or to facilitate their greater use of such services. Permits State library administrative agencies to support projects either directly or through grants to, or contracts with, public or private entities, and Indian tribes. Allows such projects to include joint projects among libraries and other types of institutions, such as schools. Specifies …