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G2S Project Code: 2016-PR-79111
State: Puerto Rico
Fiscal Year: 2016
Grantee
Colegio Educativo Tecnológico e Industrial (CETI College)

Project Director
Director Name: Brunilda Soto
Director Phone: 787-879-3300
Director Email: ipvipr@yahoo.com
General Information
Title: Biblioteca para Todos
State Project Code: BA006
Start Date: 06/22/2017
End Date: 05/31/2018
Abstract: Provide the community with a virtual library enriched with the technological advances that will allow it to reach academic excellence.  The virtual library gives service to students, university personnel and users of the nearby communities from 8:0 a. m. to 10:00 p. m. (Mondays through Thursdays) and from 8:00 a. m. to 4:30 p. m. on Fridays. The library service is offered to all those who need it.
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
$15,000.00
$0.00
$0.00
$15,000.00
Intent(s)
Improve users’ ability to discover information resources.
Education
Curriculum support
Activities
Activity Details
Title: Improve the technology infrastructure of the library
Narrative: Increase and improve library services by the acquisition of technological equipment that will allow educational activities for information access.
Intent: Improve users’ ability to discover information resources.

Activity: Content
Mode: Acquisition
Format: Physical


Quantity
Number of hardware acquired: 7
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: Targeted
Geographic community of the targeted group: Urban
Suburban
For what age groups: 13-17 years
18-25 years
26-49 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: Yes: Students and professors


Locale
Is the activity state-wide: No
Specific Locations: Yes
Name: Colegio Educativo Tecnológico e Industrial (CETI College)
Address: 68 Calle Puro Girau
City: Arecibo
State: PR
Zip: 00613
Activity Details
Title: Training workshops
Narrative: Offer training workshops on different subjects (basic computer use, resume writing, emergency management and decision making) to reinforce lifelong learning skills and facilitate information access.
Intent: Improve users’ ability to discover information resources.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Program
Format: In-person


Quantity
Session length (minutes): 60
Number of sessions in program: 4
Average number in attendance per session: 6
Number of times program administered: 5


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
For what age groups: 13-17 years
18-25 years
26-49 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: Yes: Students and professors


Locale
Is the activity state-wide: No
Specific Locations: Yes
Name: Colegio Educativo Tecnológico e Industrial (CETI College)
Address: 68 Calle Puro Girau
City: Arecibo
State: PR
Zip: 00613
Question 1: I learned something by participating in this library activity.
Strongly Agree: 30
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: 30
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: 30
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: 30
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: 30
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:
Library services to disadvantaged communities in extended hours, until 10:00 p. m.
Please briefly describe the importance of these outcomes and findings for future program planning:
Extended service hours is an excellent way for libraries to give the surrounding community access to information using the new technology.
Explain one or two of the most significant lessons learned for others wanting to adopt any facets of this project:
*Making available more and better technology. *Technical support at all times. *Extended hour service.
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:
Yes
Explain:
Identify economic resources and personnel to offer a better service.
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:
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; training workshops;