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G2S Project Code: 2014-PA-73011
State: Pennsylvania
Fiscal Year: 2014
Grantee
ALTOONA AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY

Project Director
Director Name: Jennefer Knisely
Director Phone: 814-946-0417
Director Email: director@altoonalibrary.org
General Information
Title: Summer Reading
State Project Code: 4100067108
Start Date: 07/01/2014
End Date: 09/30/2015
Abstract:

The 2015 Summer Reading Program provided librarians across the state with a manual that includes quality program ideas, artwork by a known illustrator and training to increase library staff’s ability to reach more children and teens and provide high quality programs. The project provided training for staff, CSLP manuals, funds for outreach for the program and a statewide contract for online summer reading software.


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
$109,009.49
$0.00
$0.00
$109,009.49
Intent(s)
Improve users' formal education.
Education
Reading Program (Summer Reading)
Activities
Activity Details
Title: Manuals and training
Narrative: Every public library received a copy of the Collaborative Summer Library Program manual and artwork.  All libraries were invited to send staff to the six trainings held across the state.  370 of the 450 state-aided libraries sent at least one representative.
Intent: Improve users' formal education.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Presentation/performance
Format: Combined in-person & virtual


Quantity
Presentation/performance length (minutes): 220
Number of presentations/performances administered: 6
Average number in attendance per session: 70


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: 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: 485
Academic Libraries: 0
SLAA: 0
Consortia: 0
Special Libraries: 0
School Libraries: 0
Other: 0
Activity Details
Title: Online Summer Learning Software
Narrative: A statewide license for online summer reading software was purchased.
Intent: Improve users' formal education.

Activity: Content
Mode: Acquisition
Format: Digital
Other: The online program gives children and youth the abiltity to participate in summer reading even if they cannot visit their local library.


Quantity
Number of hardware acquired: 0
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: 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: Targeted
Geographic community of the targeted group: Urban
Suburban
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: Yes
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: Yes
Is the activity category not already captured: No


Locale
Is the activity state-wide: Yes
Specific Locations: No
Library Types
Public Libraries: 97
Academic Libraries: 0
SLAA: 0
Consortia: 0
Special Libraries: 0
School Libraries: 0
Other: 0
Activity Details
Title: Outreach materials
Narrative: Libraries received a $20 voucher to order outreach materials such as posters, banners and bookmarks.
Intent: Improve users' formal education.

Activity: Content
Mode: Other
Format: Physical
Other: procurement of education materials.


Quantity


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: Yes
Specific Locations: No
Library Types
Public Libraries: 485
Academic Libraries: 0
SLAA: 0
Consortia: 0
Special Libraries: 0
School Libraries: 0
Other: 0
Project Outcomes
Project Outcomes
List any important findings or outcomes from your project:
440 Libraries reached out to at least one organization that provides group summer programs. 95% of library staff who attended a training reported learning at least 2 ideas they could take back and implement in their library. 60% of staff who attended training learned about the Summer Food program for the first time.
Please briefly describe importance of findings:
The number of children participating in summer reading increased by over 50,000 due to outreach activities. That staff said they had at least two ideas to take back acknowledged that the training contained enough practical information. More than 10% of Pennsylvania libraries participated in the summer lunch program. We were not able to collect how many libraries partnered with an existing food site to provide programming.
What methods did you use to determine your findings? Check all that apply:
Survey
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:

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:
Yes: In 2017 hope to target libraries with high population of low income/low test scores and work with them to develop strategies to reach out to the youth not being served.
Do you anticipate any other changes in the project:
No
Exemplary: No
Exemplary Narrative
Project Tags: outreach, summer learning, groups