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G2S Project Code: 2018-TX-81394
State: Texas
Fiscal Year: 2018
Grantee
DESOTO PUBLIC LIBRARY

Project Director
Director Name: Kerry McGeath
Director Phone: 972-230-9658
Director Email: kmcgeath@desototexas.gov
General Information
Title: My Digital Life: Innovate, Inspire, and Impact Your Community
State Project Code: IMP-19019 - My Digital Life: Innovate, Inspire, and Impact Y
Start Date: 09/01/2018
End Date: 08/31/2019
Abstract: The DeSoto Public Library offered several new programs through its “My Digital Life: Innovate, Inspire, and Impact Your Community” series. They introduced new ways for the DeSoto community to utilize library resources including creating innovative new business concepts and product prototypes. Programs also taught patrons to organize and take control of their digital lives by learning best practices for scanning, archiving, and preserving family photos. Lastly, programs helped patrons go green by eliminating clutter and learning the best methods for storing digital copies of personal, financial, medical, and other important documents.
State Goal: Goal 2: Access to resources and services to meet community and personal goals.
Budget Information
LSTA
MATCH-State
MATCH-Other
Total
$9,487.00
$0.00
$0.00
$9,487.00
Intent(s)
Improve users' general knowledge and skills.
Small Business
Digital Literacy
Activities
Activity Details
Title: Digitization basics for the community
Narrative: Due to staffing changes, the library was unable to implement all three parts of their proposed program. They were, however, able to implement basic programming to fulfill the Inspire and Impact portions by through the genealogy digitization classes.

The library offered a series of 3 genealogy classes which covered the principles of digitization. In addition to these three classes, library staff conducted several one-on-one consultations with library customers, whereby the fundamentals were explained.

The library also purchased one Library Document Station bundle which includes an Bookedge Scanner and computer with pre-installed scanning software, Coin & Bill Acceptor w/stand, Ecommerce software, ECS-SelfServ credit processing subscription and installation. The equipment was operational in the last month of the grant period. This will facilitate self-serve digitization services in the future.



Intent: Improve users' general knowledge and skills.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Program
Format: In-person


Quantity
Session length (minutes): 60
Number of sessions in program: 1
Average number in attendance per session: 18
Number of times program administered: 3


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: DESOTO PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 211 E PLEASANT RUN RD STE C
City: DE SOTO
State: TX
Zip: 75115
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:

Please briefly describe the importance of these outcomes and findings for future program planning:

Explain one or two of the most significant lessons learned for others wanting to adopt any facets of this project:
From the subrecipient: It's important that library staff be prepared to offer remedial assistance with a program such as this, as different customers have different competency levels with regard to technology. As with anything technical, there is always a learning curve and some customers are able to develop skills quicker than others. As a result, staff have found that a tailored one-on-one approach seems to work better.
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
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