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G2S Project Code: 2019-NC-82953
State: North Carolina
Fiscal Year: 2019
Grantee
State Library of North Carolina

Project Director
Director Name: Jasmine Rockwell
Director Phone: 919-814-6798
Director Email: jasmine.rockwell@ncdcr.gov
General Information
Title: Youth Services
State Project Code: 416
Start Date: 07/01/2019
End Date: 09/30/2020
Abstract: Youth Services Programming advanced literacy and academic performance of youth. This project offered learning opportunities for library staff that followed current research and trends to inform North Carolina youth programming and help libraries create and promote partnerships within their communities.

State Goal: Expanding Access
Budget Information
LSTA
MATCH-State
MATCH-Other
Total
$15,381.66
$22,572.94
$0.00
$37,954.60
Intent(s)
Improve users’ ability to obtain and/or use information resources.
Early Literacy
Reading Program (Summer Reading)
Activities
Activity Details
Title: Physical Literacy and Early Literacy:Exploring the Connections workshops
Narrative: Participants gained knowledge and understanding of how to incorporate movement and play into the programs and activities by exploring how the brain learns through the body, specifically in the development of critical early literacy skills
Intent: Improve users’ ability to obtain and/or use information resources.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Program
Format: In-person


Quantity
Session length (minutes): 480
Number of sessions in program: 1
Average number in attendance per session: 29
Number of times program administered: 2


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: 29
Academic Libraries: 0
SLAA: 0
Consortia: 0
Special Libraries: 0
School Libraries: 0
Other: 0
Question 1: I learned something by participating in this library activity.
Strongly Agree: 43
Agree: 14
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: 38
Agree: 19
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: 43
Agree: 14
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: 42
Agree: 14
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 1
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 0
Activity Details
Title: Summer Programming Workshops
Narrative: Consultants Davis and Luetkemeyer presented ideas on programming with a concentration on diversity and intentionality in planning to create effective programs and activities
Intent: Improve users’ ability to obtain and/or use information resources.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Program
Format: In-person


Quantity
Session length (minutes): 900
Number of sessions in program: 1
Average number in attendance per session: 38
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: 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: 50
Academic Libraries: 0
SLAA: 0
Consortia: 0
Special Libraries: 0
School Libraries: 0
Other: 0
Question 1: I learned something by participating in this library activity.
Strongly Agree: 52
Agree: 59
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 1
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 1
Non-Response: 0
Question 2: I feel more confident about what I just learned.
Strongly Agree: 49
Agree: 58
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 5
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 1
Non-Response: 0
Question 3: I intend to apply what I just learned.
Strongly Agree: 55
Agree: 54
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 3
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 1
Non-Response: 0
Question 4: Applying what I learned will help improve library services to the public.
Strongly Agree: 68
Agree: 42
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 2
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 1
Non-Response: 0
Activity Details
Title: Taking Autism To the Library
Narrative: Content explored the core areas affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): communication, social interaction, sensory issues, and how an individual may think and learn Basic strategies for interacting with individuals with ASD were discussed and how libraries can adapt programs, activities, policies, and spaces to meet the needs of individuals with ASD.

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

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


Quantity
Session length (minutes): 540
Number of sessions in program: 1
Average number in attendance per session: 27
Number of times program administered: 6


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: 57
Academic Libraries: 0
SLAA: 0
Consortia: 0
Special Libraries: 0
School Libraries: 0
Other: 0
Question 1: I learned something by participating in this library activity.
Strongly Agree: 64
Agree: 30
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 4
Disagree: 1
Strongly Disagree: 1
Non-Response: 66
Question 2: I feel more confident about what I just learned.
Strongly Agree: 44
Agree: 50
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 4
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 2
Non-Response: 66
Question 3: I intend to apply what I just learned.
Strongly Agree: 58
Agree: 36
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 3
Disagree: 1
Strongly Disagree: 1
Non-Response: 67
Question 4: Applying what I learned will help improve library services to the public.
Strongly Agree: 60
Agree: 36
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 3
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 1
Non-Response: 66
Project Outcomes
Project Outcomes
List any important outcomes or findings not previously reported:
A number of Taking Autism To the Library workshop participants remarked in evaluations that they gained a great deal of understanding on how to incorporate ASD-friendly structures into their spaces, programs and activities. Regarding the Physical Literacy & Early Literacy workshops, one group of staff from a single library came because they wanted to incorporate the workshop principles into their own LSTA grant.
Please briefly describe the importance of these outcomes and findings for future program planning:
Creating the opportunity for library staff to attend training opportunities on early literacy and diverse populations strengthens their ability to serve all youth in their communities well. As summers are still a time when students experience backward learning slides, it is vital that libraries continue to receive training on how to deliver effective programs and activities during those months.
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:
No
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: youth services, early literacy