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G2S Project Code: 2014-DC-73926
State: District of Columbia
Fiscal Year: 2014
Grantee
District of Columbia Public Library

Project Director
Director Name: Nicholas Kerelchuk
Director Phone: 202-727-1182
Director Email: nicholas.kerelchuk@dc.gov
General Information
Title: Studio Lab Equipment
State Project Code:
Start Date: 01/01/2015
End Date: 09/30/2015
Abstract:

Each space gives patrons the opportunity to learn new skills, turn ideas into action and collaborate with others. 

•Digital Production Lab

•Voiceover Studio

•Main Production Studio

The Studio Lab offers programs for all ages and reservation space for customers ages 13 and older. Currently, time slots are limited to band practice, video shoots, and photo shoots after attending an orientation. Since its opening, the Studio Lab has been fully booked.  Demand for studio space continues to grow and outweigh slots available.  The Library is working to provide additional hours to residents for this free resource.  



State Goal: Library Capacity Building
Budget Information
LSTA
MATCH-State
MATCH-Other
Total
$7,308.00
$0.00
$0.00
$7,308.00
Intent(s)
Improve library's physical and technology infrastructure.
Systems & Technologies
Activities
Activity Details
Title: Audiovisual Equipment
Narrative: DC Public Library used LSTA funds to purchase the following equipment for its StudioLab:

  • 4 Zoom H6 Handheld Recorder
  • 2 KG C451B Small Diaphram Condensor Microphones
  • 2 AKG C400 Large Diaphragm DTUDIO Microphones
  • 13 On Stage Stands MS9701B and Heavy Duty Tripod
  • 1 Alesis DM10X Kit Electronic Drums
  • 4 Alesis VortexWirelessxus Keytar Keyboard
  • 4 AKAI MPK49 Keyboard Controllers
  • 1 Audix FP7 Fusion Drum 7 Mic Pack
  • 1 Audix ADX20IP Mic w/ Shock MountedGooseneck

Intent: Improve library's physical and technology infrastructure.

Activity: Content
Mode: Acquisition
Format: Physical


Quantity
Number of hardware acquired: 32
Number of software acquired: 0
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: No
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: General


Locale
Is the activity state-wide: No
Specific Locations: Yes
Name: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
Address: 901 G Street NW
City: Washington
State: DC
Zip: 20001
Project Outcomes
Project Outcomes
List any important findings or outcomes from your project:
Equipment purchased has proved useful to DC Public Library patrons. Since its launch, the Studio Lab has been booked to capacity. District residents are in great need of free studio space for band practice, recording, and video and photo shoots. The Library is working to find ways to extend hours for this valuable resource.
Please briefly describe importance of findings:
The use of the equipment allows DC Public Library to tailor programs offered by the Studio Lab. The Studio Lab can provide patrons with much needed free access to this necessary, though expensive equipment to large numbers of District residents as they continue their work in the creative economy -- recording music, practicing, and producing professional-level videos and photographs.
What methods did you use to determine your findings? Check all that apply:
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:
Demand for these services continues to grow. The Library needs to determine how best to meet this demand.
Do you anticipate continuing this project after the current reporting period ends:
No: Further enhancement of Studio Lab is expected; however, DC Public Library does not intend to use additional LSTA funds for equipment.
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
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