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G2S Project Code: 2017-PR-81992
State: Puerto Rico
Fiscal Year: 2017

Grantee
Consorcio de Bibliotecas Metropolitanas (COBIMET)

Project Director
Director Name: Maria M. Cruz
Director Phone: 7877261709
Director Email: mcruz@cobimet.org

General Information
Title: Alfabetización digital para bibliotecarios del siglo XXI
State Project Code: LSTA 2017-2018 / BIBLIO18-029
Start Date: 08/28/2018
End Date: 09/30/2019
Abstract:

A continuing education program was developed and offered to increase the skills in one or more components of the digital competence of 98 library teachers, mostly from the north-central region of Puerto Rico. By implementing the project, participants were trained to identify and respond to the needs of users (students, teachers, professors and administrative staff) by applying various technological tools with the purpose of reducing the digital divide. The training program curriculum was based on the definition of digital literacy of the American Library Association (ALA)and was based on the European Digital Competence Framework (Digi Comp 2.1),designed with the purpose of providing citizens with the tools, skills and attitudes necessary to live and work in an increasingly digital society.

State Goal: GOAL 4: The residents of Puerto Rico will have improved access to library and information services, provided by qualified library personnel

Budget Information

LSTA

MATCH-State

MATCH-Other

Total

$8,418.75

$0.00

$8,418.75

Intent(s)
Improve the library workforce.
Digital Literacy

Activities
Activity Details
Title: Acquisition of materials for the workshops
Narrative:

Materials, such as, copies, manuals, printed and digital information materials to provide participants of the workshops.

Intent: Improve the library workforce.

Activity: Content
Mode: Acquisition
Format: Physical

Quantity
Number of hardware acquired: 0
Number of software acquired: 0
Number of licensed databases acquired: 0
Number of print materials (books & government documents) acquired: 98
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: 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: 0
Academic Libraries: 0
SLAA: 0
Consortia: 0
Special Libraries: 0
School Libraries: 98
Other: 0

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: Competency 1: Digital information
Narrative:

Workshop to develop in the participants the necessary skills in the use and management of information to: identify, locate, retrieve,save, organize and analyze digital information.

Intent: Improve the library workforce.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Program
Format: In-person

Quantity
Session length (minutes): 240
Number of sessions in program: 3
Average number in attendance per session: 21
Number of times program administered: 1

Partner Information

Public Libraries: 0
Academic Libraries: 0
SLAA: 0
Consortia: 0
Special Libraries: 0
School Libraries: 98
Other: 0

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: Applying what I learned 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: Competency 2: Communication and digital collaboration
Narrative:

Workshop to develop in the participants the necessary skills in digital communication with collaboration tools and strategies with emphasis on the practice of Skype for Business and Yammer applications in Office 365.

Intent: Improve the library workforce.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Program
Format: In-person

Quantity
Session length (minutes): 420
Number of sessions in program: 3
Average number in attendance per session: 22
Number of times program administered: 1

Partner Information

Public Libraries: 0
Academic Libraries: 0
SLAA: 0
Consortia: 0
Special Libraries: 0
School Libraries: 98
Other: 0

Activity Details
Title: Competency 3: Digital content creation
Narrative:

Workshop to develop in the participants the necessary skills in digital content creation and integrate them into the services they offer with emphasis on the practice of Forms and Sway applications in Office 365.

Intent: Improve the library workforce.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Program
Format: In-person

Quantity
Session length (minutes): 420
Number of sessions in program: 3
Average number in attendance per session: 21
Number of times program administered: 1

Partner Information

Public Libraries: 0
Academic Libraries: 0
SLAA: 0
Consortia: 0
Special Libraries: 0
School Libraries: 98
Other: 0

Activity Details
Title: Competency 4: Digital security
Narrative:

Workshop to develop in the participants the necessary competences in digital security to protect equipment, personal information,health and the environment with emphasis on strategies to minimize identity theft and access of hackers to their computers and mobile devices.

Intent: Improve the library workforce.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Program
Format: In-person

Quantity
Session length (minutes): 420
Number of sessions in program: 3
Average number in attendance per session: 21
Number of times program administered: 1

Partner Information

Public Libraries: 0
Academic Libraries: 0
SLAA: 0
Consortia: 0
Special Libraries: 0
School Libraries: 98
Other: 0

Activity Details
Title: Competency 5: Solution of technical problems
Narrative:

Workshop to develop in the participants the necessary skills in digital security to solve technical problems in a creative way;identify digital competition gaps and how to reduce them; the use of flow charts to document the processes to be followed was emphasized.

Intent: Improve the library workforce.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Program
Format: In-person

Quantity
Session length (minutes): 420
Number of sessions in program: 3
Average number in attendance per session: 19
Number of times program administered: 1

Partner Information

Public Libraries: 0
Academic Libraries: 0
SLAA: 0
Consortia: 0
Special Libraries: 0
School Libraries: 98
Other: 0

Project Outcomes
Project Outcomes
List any important outcomes or findings not previously reported:
The participation of the school librarians in the practical exercises that were done in the workshops and the motivation shown by them to implement what they learned was excellent. Some school librarians have already started using the material provided to offer workshops and prepare printed educational materials on the topics discussed to share with colleagues, teachers, parents and students. Although the workshops were aimed at school librarians in the north-central region, we had the participation of library teachers from other parts of the island who traveled to participate in them.
Please briefly describe the importance of these outcomes and findings for future program planning:
It shows us the need that exists for this type of training in other regions, as well as the willingness and commitment of the school librarians to implement innovative projects in order to support their duty and benefit the population they serve. This is important because it validates the purpose established for the project and indicates the possible success that other similar projects may have in the future.
Explain one or two of the most significant lessons learned for others wanting to adopt any facets of this project:
School librarians require workshops that include information and skills relevant to their respective work areas including practical exercises that allow them to relate to the topics and then be able to use them as a reference in the application of the knowledge and skills acquired. Providing them with spaces to clarify their doubts, even after the conclusion of the workshop, is essential if we want the process to become a train-the-trainers strategy so that later they can use the material provided to carry the message to other colleagues in their schools and to students and parents of the school community.
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:
As the didactic materials are already prepared, the effort in development and preparation will be less, it will require updating the content, if so needed. However, more effort and work will be incurred to promote the project. A new proposal for LSTA funds may be submitted to offer other librarians the opportunity to participate in this project.
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: continuing education, digital competence, training program