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G2S Project Code: 2018-WV-80983
State: West Virginia
Fiscal Year: 2018
Grantee
West Virginia Library Commission

Project Director
Director Name: Karen Goff
Director Phone: (304) 558-2041
Director Email: Karen.e.goff@wv.gov
General Information
Title: WVInfoDepot.org
State Project Code: infodepot
Start Date: 10/01/2017
End Date: 09/30/2019
Abstract: WVInfoDepot.org provides statewide access to licensed, full-text periodicals, and reference resources on a wide variety of topics such as current events, social issues, health information, reading suggestions, and more for no charge to users. It is available to all citizens from any internet-connected device and helps lessen the impact of low local public library funding throughout West Virginia.
State Goal: Goal 1 - Expand Access to Information
Budget Information
LSTA
MATCH-State
MATCH-Other
Total
$259,309.95
$219,992.00
$0.00
$479,301.95
Intent(s)
Improve users’ ability to obtain and/or use information resources.
General (select only for electronic databases or other data sources)
Activities
Activity Details
Title: Statewide Library Resources
Narrative:

Sixteen database subscriptions comprise the statewide library resources. The following resources are from EBSCO:

  • Alt HealthWatch provides alternative consumer health information. 
  • Points of View Reference Center provides information and opinions on social issues.
  • Business Source Elite offers access to company profiles and small business resources.
  • NoveList Plus and K-8 help readers of all ages find new books based on reading interest or topics.
  • Consumer Health Complete provides fact sheets, drug information, procedure discriptions, and other medical information.
  • Newspaper Source allows searchers to access national and international newspaper articles.
  • Primary Search provides access to primary resource documents, transcripts, and videos for researchers.
  • Health Source/Nursing Academic Edition supports academic nursing programs.
  • Legal Information reference center proves access to legal publications and forms for citizens and small businesses.

The World Book Online subscription is tiered, so the resource grows with the learner throughout his or her academic career.


Niche Academy provides video tutorials on how to use the resources in the statewide package and popular services, like Gmail and Pinterest.



The usage statistics gathered in the 2017 fiscal year was used as the baseline for the 2018-2022 reporting period. Those numbers were


  • EBSCO
    • 9,219,926 sessions
    • 11,477,560 searches
    • 5,907,166 full-text articles viewed
  • World Book Online
    • 39,282 sessions
    • 49,276 searches
    • 322,013 content views
  • Niche Academy Statewide Resources
    • 249 tutorial views

The 2018 fiscal year saw decreases across the board, except for Niche Academy:

  • EBSCO
    • 8,503,942 sessions
    • 11,332,792 searches
    • 6,625,886 full-text articles viewed
  • World Book Online
    • 38,009 sessions
    • 39,929 searches
    • 239,239 content views
  • Niche Academy Statewide Resources
    • 501 tutorial views


The EDS search box has played a small factor in the number of searches decreasing in the EBSCO resources. Patrons have reported that using the search box has made it easier to locate articles in the databases. This anecdotal information explains why the sessions dropped, too. Searchers are not logging in to separate databases to search for information.



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

Activity: Content
Mode: Acquisition
Format: Digital


Quantity
Number of hardware acquired: 0
Number of software acquired: 0
Number of licensed databases acquired: 16
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: 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: 172
Academic Libraries: 29
SLAA: 1
Consortia: 0
Special Libraries: 0
School Libraries: 736
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: BiblioStat Collect/Connect
Narrative: The Library Commission uses BiblioStat Collect/Connect two ways, to collect information from the public libraries for the public library survey, and to report comparable library data.  Public libraries have access to the Connect reporting component year-round.   This resource allows libraries to compare their data to other libraries in the state. 

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

Activity: Content
Mode: Acquisition
Format: Digital


Quantity
Number of hardware acquired: 0
Number of software acquired: 1
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: 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: 172
Academic Libraries: 0
SLAA: 1
Consortia: 0
Special Libraries: 0
School Libraries: 0
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
Project Outcomes
Project Outcomes
List any important outcomes or findings not previously reported:
In years past, the agency had the opportunity to discuss the statewide resources to K-12 teachers during their summer refreshers. The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDOE) did not hold those refreshers this past summer. Although there is no direct evidence, we feel that the lack of promotion to this group did have an impact on usage. At the time of this report, it is unknown if WVDOE will hold refreshers during the 2020 summer break, so the agency is working on a promotional campaign to target this group of users.
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:
The most significant issue that others who want to adopt this program should consider is how a vendor tracks its usage statistics and how often the vendor will change how it tracks usage. One of the vendors used has changed how it tracks usage twice during the past fiscal year.
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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