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G2S Project Code: 2014-PA-73006
State: Pennsylvania
Fiscal Year: 2014
Grantee
B F JONES MEMORIAL LIBRARY

Project Director
Director Name: Linda Helms
Director Phone: 724-375-2900 ext 10
Director Email: lhelms@beaverlibraries.org
General Information
Title: Data Tools
State Project Code: 4100069609
Start Date: 07/01/2014
End Date: 09/30/2015
Abstract:

This is designed to allow each library, system, and state agency to be able to enter and mine data collected and develop yearly comparison reports as a result of the programs capability to access current and prior year data. The various report formats that are generated through the web-based platform increase informational understanding and provides clarity to the operational and functioning levels of libraries in the state.


State Goal: Create opportunities for libraries to enhance their capacity to provide 21st Century resources, services and programs to their communities.
Budget Information
LSTA
MATCH-State
MATCH-Other
Total
$109,337.99
$0.00
$0.00
$109,337.99
Intent(s)
Improve library's physical and technology infrastructure.
Research & Statistics
Activities
Activity Details
Title: Data Collection
Narrative:

Each library, system, and state agency is able to enter and mine data collected and develop yearly comparison reports as a result of the programs capability to access current and prior year data. The various report formats that are generated through the web-based platform increase informational understanding and provides clarity to the operational and functioning levels of libraries in the state.


Intent: Improve library's physical and technology infrastructure.

Activity: Content
Mode: Creation
Format: Combined physical & digital


Quantity
Number of items digitized: 454
Number of items digitized and available to the public: 454
Number of physical items: 1
Number of open-source applications/software/systems: 0
Number of proprietary applications/software/systems: 0
Number of learning resources (e.g. toolkits, guides): 0
Number of plans/frameworks: 0


Partner Information
Organization Type of Partner Organization(s):
Libraries: Yes
Historical Societies or Organizations: No
Museums: No
Archives: No
Cultural Heritage Organization Multi-type: No
Preschools: No
Schools: No
Adult Education: No
Human Service Organizations: No
Other: No


Legal Type of Partner Organization(s):
Federal Government: No
State Government: No
Local Government (excluding school districts): No
School District: No
Non-Profit: No
Private Sector: No
Tribe/Native Hawaiian Organization: No


Beneficiaries
Is the activity directed at the library workforce: Yes
For a targeted group or for the general population: General


Locale
Is the activity state-wide: Yes
Specific Locations: No
Library Types
Public Libraries: 454
Academic Libraries: 0
SLAA: 1
Consortia: 0
Special Libraries: 0
School Libraries: 0
Other: 0
Project Outcomes
Project Outcomes
List any important findings or outcomes from your project:
100% of Pennsylvania public libraries reported the required data.
Please briefly describe importance of findings:
This provides a complete picture of the status of the libraries across the commonwealth, allows for reporting to IMLS, establish library usage and service trends, and provides foundational information as to the impact of public libraries in Pennsylvania.
What methods did you use to determine your findings? Check all that apply:
Review of Administrative Data
Based on outputs, outcomes and/or other results, explain any significant lessons learned from these findings for either the SLAA or others in the LIS field:
A good data collection tool yields good data. Explore add-on features of tool for further technological improvements for library data collection.
Do you anticipate continuing this project after the current reporting period ends:
Yes
Do you anticipate any change in level of effort:
No
Do you anticipate any change in the project's scope:
No
Do you anticipate any other changes in the project:
No
Exemplary: No
Exemplary Narrative
Project Tags: LibPAS, data, statistics