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G2S Project Code: 2014-PA-73022
State: Pennsylvania
Fiscal Year: 2014
Grantee
ANNIE HALENBAKE ROSS LIBRARY

Project Director
Director Name: Diane Whitaker
Director Phone: (570) 748-3321
Director Email: ross1@rosslibrary.org
General Information
Title: Clinton County Youth & Robotics
State Project Code: 4100069303
Start Date: 01/15/2015
End Date: 08/31/2015
Abstract: Annie Halenbake Ross Library and one of its branches, Friendship Community Library, the LH Branch of the American Association of University Women, the  Clinton County PS Cooperative Extension/4-H and Lock Haven YMCA partnered to hold classes on Robotics for the youth of Clinton County for the purpose of providing new technological experiences and developing life long skills of working in teams, following instructions and building communication skills.  
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
$6,432.70
$0.00
$1,252.00
$7,684.70
Intent(s)
Improve users' general knowledge and skills.
Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)
Activities
Activity Details
Title: Youth and Robotics Program
Narrative: Six programs were held at 5 locations in Clinton County. The first class involved learning how to build a Legos Robot.  The remaining weeks were focused on learning various programs and tasks for the robot to perform, such as following a black line, going forward and stopping when touching a wall, and going forward, stopping, reversing and returning.  In addition, participants learned how to manipulate the robot arms to pick up a fence, knock down an item, use color and light sensors and complete a series of tasks. 

Intent: Improve users' general knowledge and skills.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Program
Format: In-person


Quantity
Session length (minutes): 90
Number of sessions in program: 6
Average number in attendance per session: 45
Number of times program administered: 5


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: No
For a targeted group or for the general population: Targeted
Geographic community of the targeted group: Rural
For what age groups: 6-12 years
13-17 years
For what economic types: Economic Not Applicable
For what ethnicity types: Ethnicity Not Applicable
Is the activity directed at families: No
Is the activity directed at intergenerational groups: No
Is the activity directed at immigrants/refugees: No
Is the activity directed at those with disabilities: No
Limited functional literacy or informational skills: No
Is the activity category not already captured: No


Locale
Is the activity state-wide: No
Specific Locations: Yes
Name: ANNIE HALENBAKE ROSS LIBRARY
Address: 232 WEST MAIN ST
City: LOCK HAVEN
State: PA
Zip: 17745
Activity Details
Title: Procurement
Narrative: Twelve EV3 Lego Robotic Kits and 6 expansion kits were purchased.  In addition, one software package and one license was purchased. 
Intent: Improve users' general knowledge and skills.

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


Quantity
Number of hardware acquired: 18
Number of software acquired: 1
Number of licensed databases acquired: 0
Number of print materials (books & government documents) acquired: 0
Number of electronic materials acquired: 0
Number of audio/visual units (audio discs, talking books, other recordings) acquired: 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: No
For a targeted group or for the general population: Targeted
Geographic community of the targeted group: Rural
For what age groups: 6-12 years
13-17 years
For what economic types: Economic Not Applicable
For what ethnicity types: Ethnicity Not Applicable
Is the activity directed at families: No
Is the activity directed at intergenerational groups: No
Is the activity directed at immigrants/refugees: No
Is the activity directed at those with disabilities: No
Limited functional literacy or informational skills: No
Is the activity category not already captured: No


Locale
Is the activity state-wide: No
Specific Locations: Yes
Name: ANNIE HALENBAKE ROSS LIBRARY
Address: 232 WEST MAIN ST
City: LOCK HAVEN
State: PA
Zip: 17745
Activity Details
Title: Evaluation
Narrative: Youth completed a pre/post survey to rate how their attitudes changed in communication with others and in their choices and the connections they made over the six weeks.  Weekly surveys were completed on the value of the sessions and to inquire about what they learned.  The survey also asked for suggestions for class improvements.
Intent: Improve users' general knowledge and skills.

Activity: Planning & Evaluation
Mode: Prospective
Format: In-house


Quantity
Number of evaluations and/or plans funded: 350
Number of funded evaluation and/or plans completed: 223


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: No
For a targeted group or for the general population: Targeted
Geographic community of the targeted group: Rural
For what age groups: 13-17 years
18-25 years
For what economic types: Economic Not Applicable
For what ethnicity types: Ethnicity Not Applicable
Is the activity directed at families: No
Is the activity directed at intergenerational groups: No
Is the activity directed at immigrants/refugees: No
Is the activity directed at those with disabilities: No
Limited functional literacy or informational skills: No
Is the activity category not already captured: No


Locale
Is the activity state-wide: No
Specific Locations: Yes
Name: ANNIE HALENBAKE ROSS LIBRARY
Address: 232 WEST MAIN ST
City: LOCK HAVEN
State: PA
Zip: 17745
Project Outcomes
Project Outcomes
List any important findings or outcomes from your project:
Libraries reached out to 51 non-library users. Over 85% of youth participating felt the program was well worth their time and wanted more time 80% of youth attended each session 80% youth worked in pairs
Please briefly describe importance of findings:
These 51 non-library users experienced various services available to them. Tweens-teens found a library program that interested them. Youth interested in learning next programming task Youth learned importance of cooperation
What methods did you use to determine your findings? Check all that apply:
Survey
Interview/Focus Group
Participant Observation
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:
Youth learned to make choices. Good way to publicize events. Sparked interest in attendance Students expressed opinions and future suggestions Libraries need to find new ways to reach out to non-library users. Librarians need to think "out of the box" for library programs They learned new programming skills. Youth worked in teams to solve problems
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: Rural Youth Robotics