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G2S Project Code: 2018-OH-80928
State: Ohio
Fiscal Year: 2018

Grantee
Ohio State University-Main Campus

Project Director
Director Name: Don Yarman
Director Phone: 614-728-5254
Director Email: don@oplin.ohio.gov

General Information
Title: Resource Sharing/Libraries Connect Ohio Databases
State Project Code: II-6-18; II-7-19
Start Date: 07/01/2018
End Date: 09/30/2019
Abstract: The purpose of this project is to support the Ohio Web Library, which addresses the need for electronic information to support patrons using school, public, and academic libraries.The three statewide information network providers (INFOhio, OPLIN, and OhioLINK) have come together to provide a common set of reference resources to every user of every school, public or academic library in Ohio that will be accessible within the library, at home, or at work.

Grant II-6-19 runs July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019. Grant II-7-19 runs July 1, 2019 - September 30, 2019. This is an effort to avoid a gap in service and to best utilize our IMLS funds. Data provided for this report is for the period of October 1, 2018 - September 30, 2019.

State Goal: Access. Sustain access to knowledge

Budget Information

LSTA

MATCH-State

MATCH-Other

Total

$1,500,000.00

$1,461,801.95

$0.00

$2,961,801.95

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: Training for educators - webinars and workshops
Narrative: INFOhio staff, ICoaches (tasked with coaching teachers and educators about the INFOhio resources based on region) and District Building ICoaches (tasked with coaching teachers and educators about the INFOhio resources within their building) delivered 313 presentations and webinars in 229.5 hours to train 5,557 people in Libraries Connect Ohio resources.
Intent: Improve users’ ability to obtain and/or use information resources.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Program
Format: Combined in-person & virtual

Quantity
Session length (minutes): 45
Number of sessions in program: 1
Average number in attendance per session: 18
Number of times program administered: 313

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: 251
Academic Libraries: 110
SLAA: 1
Consortia: 4
Special Libraries: 450
School Libraries: 1705
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: Training for library staff - webinars and workshops
Narrative: Ohio Web Library specialists (tasked with training library staff about the resources based on region) delivered 32 presentations and webinars to train 231 people in Library Connect Ohio resources.
Intent: Improve users’ ability to obtain and/or use information resources.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Program
Format: Combined in-person & virtual

Quantity
Session length (minutes): 60
Number of sessions in program: 1
Average number in attendance per session: 7
Number of times program administered: 32

Partner Information

Public Libraries: 251
Academic Libraries: 110
SLAA: 1
Consortia: 4
Special Libraries: 450
School Libraries: 1705
Other: 0

Project Outcomes
Project Outcomes
List any important outcomes or findings not previously reported:
Funding a statewide Ohio Web Library collection has the impact of positively and simultaneously affecting school, public, and higher education libraries by the most cost-effective means possible. Users across the state use the suite of databases for business, educational, and personal use. The most dramatic benefit is seen across the breadth of primary and secondary schools, which historically have the most inadequate funding, and where it is essential to start to build a citizenry capable of consuming and creating information. In July of 2018, the suite of resources was refreshed to match the needs of Ohio residents. This revamped Ohio Web Library contains the following databases: Chilton Library, EBSCOhost, Kids INFOBits, Oxford Research Encyclopedia, Transparent Language Online, Very Short Introductions, and Wordl Book Online (including World Book Early World of Learning).
Please briefly describe the importance of these outcomes and findings for future program planning:
The Ohio Web Library: 1. ensures that every Ohio resident has access to reliable information for academic and personal research; 2. ensures that schools and universities have the tools needed to build a citizenry capable of consuming and creating information; and 3. saves Ohio taxpayers millions of dollars annually by taking advantage of economies of scale.
Explain one or two of the most significant lessons learned for others wanting to adopt any facets of this project:

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: statewide databases