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G2S Project Code: 2017-IN-79595
State: Indiana
Fiscal Year: 2017
Grantee
DELPHI PUBLIC LIBRARY

Project Director
Director Name: Kelly Currie
Director Phone: (765) 564-2929
Director Email: kelly@delphilibrary.org
General Information
Title: Library of Tech Tools
State Project Code: T17-1-1(7)
Start Date: 07/07/2017
End Date: 04/30/2018
Abstract: Delphi Public Library purchased a collection of robotic, circuitry, coding, and video technology tools to circulate to patrons, as well as for use in educational library programming. These tools, including Little Bits Coding Kit, Snap Circuits, Makey Makey, Sphero SPRK+, Stemi Hexapod, and Osmo Wonder Kit among others, were geared to patrons from preschool into adulthood. Multiple programs, as well as "Show and Tech" sessions, allowed patrons to have hands-on experiences with the tech, which in turn boosted the circulation of the items. With well-attended programs and circulation numbers growing throughout the grant period, librarians are looking towards developing future programs.
State Goal: Information Access
Budget Information
LSTA
MATCH-State
MATCH-Other
Total
$3,259.00
$0.00
$382.34
$3,641.34
Intent(s)
Improve users' general knowledge and skills.
Digital Literacy
Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)
Activities
Activity Details
Title: Purchase STEM materials for checkout and in-house use
Narrative: The Delphi Public Library purchased a number of STEM-related items (particularly in the fields of robotics and coding), with the intent to use the items in library programming as well as to circulate them to library patrons. The items purchased with the grant:

 * Little Bits Coding Kit
 * Little Bits Synth Kit
 * Snap Circuits Extreme Educational Kit
 * Makey Makey Classic
 * Arduino Starter Kit
 * Code-a-pillar
 * Osmo Wonder Kit
 * Ozobot Bit Starter Pack
 * Sphero SPRK+
 * Dash & Dot Pack
 * Stemi Hexapod
 * meeperBOT 2.0 (x3)
 * LEGO Education WeDo Construction Set
 * GoPro Hero5 Session Camera
 * iPads to Support Tools (x2)
 * Minecraft Stop Motion Movie Creater (kit)
 * Sanyo DVD Recorder/VCR Combo Converter
 * boxes for storage and circulation (x15)
Intent: Improve users' general knowledge and skills.

Activity: Content
Mode: Acquisition
Format: Physical


Quantity
Number of hardware acquired: 20
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: 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: General


Locale
Is the activity state-wide: No
Specific Locations: Yes
Name: DELPHI PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 222 EAST MAIN STREET
City: DELPHI
State: IN
Zip: 46923
Activity Details
Title: Technology programming (structured)
Narrative: Delphi Public Library made use of many of the newly purchased technologies to host multiple library programs focused on technology. These programs included 3 after-school programs (13 children, 9 adults total attendance) and the "After-School @ the Library Technology Camp", a series of programs aimed at elementary school students (18 children, 7 adults total attendance).
Intent: Improve users' general knowledge and skills.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Program
Format: In-person


Quantity
Session length (minutes): 60
Number of sessions in program: 3
Average number in attendance per session: 8
Number of times program administered: 2


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
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: DELPHI PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 222 EAST MAIN STREET
City: DELPHI
State: IN
Zip: 46923
Question 1: I learned something by participating in this library activity.
Strongly Agree: 0
Agree: 0
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 0
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 0
Question 2: I feel more confident about what I just learned.
Strongly Agree: 0
Agree: 0
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 0
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 0
Question 3: I intend to apply what I just learned.
Strongly Agree: 0
Agree: 0
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 0
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 0
Question 4: I am more aware of resources and services provided by the library.
Strongly Agree: 0
Agree: 0
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 0
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 0
Question 5: I am more likely to use other library resources and services.
Strongly Agree: 0
Agree: 0
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 0
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 0
Activity Details
Title: Technology programs (drop-in)
Narrative: Using the technologies purchased with LSTA monies, the Delphi Public Library held two open house / drop-in style programs that allowed patrons to try the materials in in an unstructured program. 
Intent: Improve users' general knowledge and skills.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Program
Format: In-person


Quantity
Session length (minutes): 90
Number of sessions in program: 0
Average number in attendance per session: 11
Number of times program administered: 2


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: General


Locale
Is the activity state-wide: No
Specific Locations: Yes
Name: DELPHI PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 222 EAST MAIN STREET
City: DELPHI
State: IN
Zip: 46923
Question 1: I learned something by participating in this library activity.
Strongly Agree: 0
Agree: 0
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 0
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 0
Question 2: I feel more confident about what I just learned.
Strongly Agree: 0
Agree: 0
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 0
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 0
Question 3: I intend to apply what I just learned.
Strongly Agree: 0
Agree: 0
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 0
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 0
Question 4: I am more aware of resources and services provided by the library.
Strongly Agree: 0
Agree: 0
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 0
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 0
Question 5: I am more likely to use other library resources and services.
Strongly Agree: 0
Agree: 0
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 0
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 0
Project Outcomes
Project Outcomes
List any important outcomes or findings not previously reported:
By the end of the grant period, the items had circulated 126 times. Program participants demonstrated increased knowledge of the technology used, checked out the kits to take home, and indicated that they felt more comfortable and confident in using the tools. They also indicated that they were interested in coming to more STEM programs in the future.
Please briefly describe the importance of these outcomes and findings for future program planning:
The increasing circulation numbers on the STEM materials, along with positive feedback from program participants indicates that the Delphi community is eager to try-out and learn new technologies, and that continued investments in the field would be worthwhile. Staff noticed that during programs, the children were very encouraging of each other, discussing how well they were all catching on. Staff felt that the young participants often learned more from each other than they did from them. With that in mind, Delphi staff would like to explore the idea of pairing up children and teens in future programming to learn new STEM skills.
Explain one or two of the most significant lessons learned for others wanting to adopt any facets of this project:
In an effort to increase visibility/patron awareness of the new, circulating STEM items, staff displayed a different item each week on the circulation desk, as well as letting patrons drop in and play with the tools in the children's room (with a staff member's assistance). Beyond boosting circulation numbers, this strategy allowed staff the valuable opportunity to interact with and observe teh parents and children one-on-one as they used the tools.
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:
No
Was a final written evaluation report produced:
No
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
Exemplary Narrative
Project Tags: STEM, robots, coding