  $R$-matrix calculations of the electron collisions with lithium atom at
energies below the $3s$ excitation threshold are presented. The $^1S^e$,
$^3S^e$ and $^1P^o$ phase shifts calculated in the near-threshold energy range
are in excellent agreement with previous theoretical studies. The threshold
behavior of the $^3P^o$ phase shift is accurately analyzed along with the
resonance located at the scattering energy $\sim60$ meV. The phase shifts and
cross sections calculated here show two resonances below the $3s$ threshold
that have not been previously reported.
