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G2S Project Code: 2016-FL-78456
State: Florida
Fiscal Year: 2016

Grantee
Southeast Florida Library Information Network

Project Director
Director Name: Jennifer Pratt
Director Phone: 561-208-0984
Director Email: pratt@seflin.org

General Information
Title: Leadership Recruitment and Development 2016 - Florida Library Jobs
State Project Code: 16-LSTA-A-10-A
Start Date: 10/01/2016
End Date: 09/30/2017
Abstract:

Florida Library Jobs is the statewide online recruitment service for Florida library positions. The Florida Library Jobs project provides a searchable listing of job openings for both professional and paraprofessional positions in Florida libraries and a resume bank for graduates of ALA-accredited programs seeking employment in Florida libraries.

The target audience for this project includes Florida library employers and individuals seeking library jobs within the state. These employers and job-seekers are able to post and search for jobs specifically related to Florida libraries, without having to navigate through multiple employment sites. The Florida Library Jobs service provides a searchable database of information related to library positions in Florida, as well as a resume bank of qualified applicants seeking library jobs.

State Goal: Goal 2: Strengthen Libraries: Floridians use viable libraries with services and facilities that adapt to meet user needs.

Budget Information

LSTA

MATCH-State

MATCH-Other

Total

$15,481.00

$0.00

$15,481.00

Intent(s)
Improve the library workforce.
General (select only for electronic databases or other data sources)

Activities
Activity Details
Title: Manage the Florida Library Jobs Service
Narrative:

SEFLIN managed the daily operations of the Florida Library Jobs service uninterrupted for 365 out of the 365 day-period. This project ensured the ongoing provision of the Florida Library Jobs service, including site maintenance, user account management, user assistance for the website, reporting, evaluation, promotion and management of the contractors involved with technical operations and support.

Intent: Improve the library workforce.

Activity: Content
Mode: Other
Format: Digital
Other: Florida Library Jobs website maintenance

Quantity

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: 83
Academic Libraries: 257
SLAA: 1
Consortia: 5
Special Libraries: 211
School Libraries: 76
Other: 104

Question 1: I am satisfied that the resource is meeting library needs.
Strongly Agree: 0
Agree: 0
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 0
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 0
Question 2: Applying the resource will help improve library services to the public.
Strongly Agree: 0
Agree: 0
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 0
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 0

Activity Details
Title: Promote the Florida Library Jobs Service
Narrative:

SEFLIN promoted and marketed the Florida Library Jobs service to employers and job-seekers through a direct email campaign to the libraries in Florida. Information and marketing was developed to provide library school students information about the service as they near graduation.

In 2016-17, SEFLIN developed an email marketing campaign through the Constant Contact service and sent promotional messages two times during the year to library staff throughout the state. During the SEFLIN Regional conference and the FLA Conference, SEFLIN staff promoted the Florida Library Jobs website through the distribution and display of promotional materials.

Intent: Improve the library workforce.

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

Quantity
Number of evaluations and/or plans funded: 3
Number of funded evaluation and/or plans completed: 3

Partner Information

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: 83
Academic Libraries: 257
SLAA: 1
Consortia: 5
Special Libraries: 211
School Libraries: 76
Other: 104

Project Outcomes
Project Outcomes
List any important outcomes or findings not previously reported:
In May, FloridaLibraryJobs.org was actively promoted at a Florida Library Association annual conference exhibitor booth, as well as through the display of posters at the University of Central Florida’s “MLIS Day” event. At the FLA conference, an informal survey was performed using craft pom-poms and mason jars, to ascertain from conference attendees if they used the site, and how. The pom-poms were color-coordinated between “jobseeker” white and “employer” red, and mason jars were used to tally "I look for jobs on FloridaLibraryJobs.org" and "I've found a job from FloridaLibraryJobs.org" on the jobseeker side, and "I post jobs on FloridaLibraryJobs.org" and "I've hired someone from FloridaLibraryJobs.org" for those that could answer on behalf of their institution. Though not statistically valid nor rigorous, the activity was well received by those that interacted with the booth. Results are shown below: Employers Responses: "I post jobs on FloridaLibraryJobs.org" 78; "I've hired someone from FloridaLibraryJobs.org" 44; Jobseekers: "I look for jobs on FloridaLibraryJobs.org" 93; "I've found a job from FloridaLibraryJobs.org" 44; SEFLIN continued to publicize the Florida Library Job service by having the service featured and linked on: 1. The Division of Library and Information Services website. 2. The Florida Library Association’s website. 3. The websites of the five multi-type library consortia in Florida. In 2016-17, SEFLIN promoted the Florida Library Jobs service with marketing materials at the FLA conference and the SEFLIN Regional Conference. SEFLIN also send out two email marketing campaigns through Constant Contact.
Please briefly describe the importance of these outcomes and findings for future program planning:
The evolution of how the site was used, and by who, proved extremely helpful in promoting the service.
Explain one or two of the most significant lessons learned for others wanting to adopt any facets of this project:
Streamlining the site’s search functionality and usability significantly increased usage over the previous year, with: • 1.75 million more website hits (+ 32%). • 573 new jobs posted (+ 9%).
Do you anticipate continuing this project after the current reporting period ends:
No
Do you anticipate any change in level of effort in managing this project:
No
Explain:

Do you anticipate changing the types of activities and objectives addressed by the project:
No
Explain:

Was an evaluation conducted for this project:
Yes
Was a final written evaluation report produced:
Yes
Can the final written evaluation report be shared publicly on the IMLS website:
No
Was the evaluation conducted by project staff (either SLAA or local library) or by a third-party evaluator:
Third-Party
What data collection tools were used for any report outcomes and outputs:
Did you collect any media for the data:
What types of methods were used to analyze collected data:
Other:
How were participants (or items) selected:
What type of research design did you use to compare the value for any reported output or outcome:

Exemplary: No
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