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G2S Project Code: 2016-PR-80255
State: Puerto Rico
Fiscal Year: 2016

Grantee
Biblioteca Municipal Francisco Álvarez Marrero

Project Director
Director Name: Sandra I. Vega-González
Director Phone: 787-884-5494
Director Email: bibliotecamunicipalfam@gmail.com

General Information
Title: Propuesta para adquirir fondos federales LSTA para las Bibliotecas Municipales de Manatí
State Project Code: BIBLIO18-005
Start Date: 08/31/2018
End Date: 09/30/2018
Abstract:

The purpose of the project is to offer library users of the main library and six other branches located in the rural area of the municipality, the tools to access digital information resources and necessary technological equipment to meet their educational and research objectives through the acquisition of computers and other electronic equipment.

State Goal: GOAL 3: Provide, support, improve and expand library programs and services to the people of Puerto Rico

Budget Information

LSTA

MATCH-State

MATCH-Other

Total

$14,590.00

$0.00

$14,590.00

Intent(s)
Improve users’ ability to obtain and/or use information resources.
Education
Digital Literacy

Activities
Activity Details
Title: Acquisition of technological equipment and programs
Narrative: Acquisition of technological equipment so that library users have the necessary tools to access digital information resources, among other related services.
Intent: Improve users’ ability to obtain and/or use information resources.

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

Quantity
Number of hardware acquired: 14
Number of software acquired: 14
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

Activity Details
Title: Training workshops to increase knowledge and skills in the use of computers and programs
Narrative:

Training workshops on the use of computers through theMicrosoft Office Program (Word, Power Point, Publisher) and search skills onthe internet.

Intent: Improve users’ ability to obtain and/or use information resources.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Program
Format: In-person

Quantity
Session length (minutes): 120
Number of sessions in program: 4
Average number in attendance per session: 10
Number of times program administered: 7

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: No
Specific Locations: Yes
Name: Biblioteca Municipal Francisco Álvarez Marrero
Address: Calle McKinley, Paseo del Atenas
City: Manatí
State: PR
Zip: 00674
Question 1: I learned something by participating in this library activity.
Strongly Agree: 70
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: 70
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: 70
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: 70
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: 70
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:
The new equipment allowed the library to offer additional activities such as job fairs and other educational events for the community.
Please briefly describe the importance of these outcomes and findings for future program planning:
The impact in education of the new technologies is essential and libraries need to improve frequently the quality of information resources available.
Explain one or two of the most significant lessons learned for others wanting to adopt any facets of this project:
Access to these resources is no longer a privilege, on the contrary, it is a necessity. The use of technology is a determining factor in the levels of efficiency and competitiveness at the educational, business and personal levels.
Do you anticipate continuing this project after the current reporting period ends:
Yes
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: information access; information tools; computer skills