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G2S Project Code: 2019-AZ-83115
State: Arizona
Fiscal Year: 2019
Grantee
Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records

Project Director
Director Name: Jaime Ball
Director Phone: 602-542-6266
Director Email: jball@azlibrary.gov
General Information
Title: CAP Grants
State Project Code: 2019-0010-0
Start Date: 05/17/2019
End Date: 09/25/2020
Abstract: The Arizona State Library awarded 19 Collections And Programming (CAP) mini-grants to 17 public and school libraries. These awards of $4,000 each were used to expand collections for a target audience and to increase access to those collections through programs. The primary purpose of CAP mini-grants is to provide resources for community members with defined needs such as at-risk children, the aging population, people having difficulty using the library, and others targeted in the LSTA priorities.
State Goal: Information Access
Budget Information
LSTA
MATCH-State
MATCH-Other
Total
$76,000.00
$0.00
$87,350.02
$163,350.02
Intent(s)
Improve users’ ability to discover information resources.
Collection Development & Management
Activities
Activity Details
Title: Enhancing Collections in Arizona Libraries
Narrative: Seventeen Arizona public and school libraries used LSTA funds to enhance their collections and improve access to information for underserved communities. Projects included modernizing a midle school's non-fiction collections; expanding Spanish-language materials in all formats; creating book talks in a juvenile detention center; increasing the number of books and films by and for members of the Navajo Nation; supporting art and content creation; providing new large print books; introducing multimedia books for children; and purchasing materials to augment English as a Second Language and citizenship classes.
Intent: Improve users’ ability to discover information resources.

Activity: Content
Mode: Acquisition
Format: Combined physical & digital


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: 4,090
Number of electronic materials acquired: 233
Number of audio/visual units (audio discs, talking books, other recordings) acquired: 125


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: No
For a targeted group or for the general population: General


Locale
Is the activity state-wide: No
Specific Locations: Yes
Name: Avondale Middle School
Address: 1406 N Central Ave
City: Avondale
State: AZ
Zip: 85323
Name: CAMP VERDE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
Address: 130 BLACK BRIDGE LOOP RD.
City: CAMP VERDE
State: AZ
Zip: 86322
Name: COCHISE COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT
Address: 100 CLAWSON STREET
City: BISBEE
State: AZ
Zip: 85603
Name: COPPER QUEEN LIBRARY
Address: 6 MAIN STREET
City: BISBEE
State: AZ
Zip: 85603
Name: Coronado K-8 School
Address: 3401 E Wilds Rd
City: Tucson
State: AZ
Zip: 85739
Name: COTTONWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 130 BLACK BRIDGE LOOP RD.
City: CAMP VERDE
State: AZ
Zip: 86322
Name: FLAGSTAFF CITY-COCONINO COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 300 WEST ASPEN
City: FLAGSTAFF
State: AZ
Zip: 86001
Name: GLENDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 5959 W BROWN ST
City: GLENDALE
State: AZ
Zip: 85302
Name: HOPI PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 1 MAIN STREET
City: KYKOTSMOVI
State: AZ
Zip: 86039
Name: MARICOPA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 41600 WEST SMITH ENKE
City: MARICOPA
State: AZ
Zip: 85138
Name: PARKER PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 1001 S. NAVAJO AVE
City: PARKER
State: AZ
Zip: 85344
Name: PEORIA PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM
Address: 8463 W. MONROE ST.
City: PEORIA
State: AZ
Zip: 85345
Name: PIMA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 101 N. STONE AVENUE
City: TUCSON
State: AZ
Zip: 85701
Name: PRESCOTT VALLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 7401 CIVIC CIRCLE
City: PRESCOTT VALLEY
State: AZ
Zip: 86314
Name: SAFFORD CITY - GRAHAM COUNTY LIBRARY
Address: 808 S. 7TH AVENUE
City: SAFFORD
State: AZ
Zip: 85546
Name: SCOTTSDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 3839 N. DRINKWATER BLVD.
City: SCOTTSDALE
State: AZ
Zip: 85251
Name: SHOW LOW PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 181 N 9TH STREET
City: SHOW LOW
State: AZ
Zip: 85901
Activity Details
Title: Improving Access to Collections through Programs
Narrative: Instructional activities offered through CAP grants in eight public libraries included English for Spanish Speakers workshops; citizenship classes; creative art workshops; story hours with babies and children; working with sensory materials for family members on the autism spectrum; book talks in a juvenile detention center; STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) stations; ESL (English as a Second Language) workshops; and early literacy and technology classes.
Intent: Improve users’ ability to discover information resources.

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


Quantity
Session length (minutes): 71
Number of sessions in program: 62
Average number in attendance per session: 19
Number of times program administered: 508


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: No
For a targeted group or for the general population: General


Locale
Is the activity state-wide: No
Specific Locations: Yes
Name: COCHISE COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT
Address: 100 CLAWSON STREET
City: BISBEE
State: AZ
Zip: 85603
Name: FLAGSTAFF CITY-COCONINO COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 300 WEST ASPEN
City: FLAGSTAFF
State: AZ
Zip: 86001
Name: MARICOPA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 41600 WEST SMITH ENKE
City: MARICOPA
State: AZ
Zip: 85138
Name: PEORIA PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM
Address: 8463 W. MONROE ST.
City: PEORIA
State: AZ
Zip: 85345
Name: PRESCOTT VALLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 7401 CIVIC CIRCLE
City: PRESCOTT VALLEY
State: AZ
Zip: 86314
Name: SAFFORD CITY - GRAHAM COUNTY LIBRARY
Address: 808 S. 7TH AVENUE
City: SAFFORD
State: AZ
Zip: 85546
Name: SCOTTSDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 3839 N. DRINKWATER BLVD.
City: SCOTTSDALE
State: AZ
Zip: 85251
Name: SHOW LOW PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 181 N 9TH STREET
City: SHOW LOW
State: AZ
Zip: 85901
Question 1: I learned something by participating in this library activity.
Strongly Agree: 112
Agree: 40
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 8
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 0
Question 2: I feel more confident about what I just learned.
Strongly Agree: 92
Agree: 32
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 8
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 28
Question 3: I intend to apply what I just learned.
Strongly Agree: 113
Agree: 31
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 9
Disagree: 1
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 6
Question 4: I am more aware of resources and services provided by the library.
Strongly Agree: 109
Agree: 32
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 11
Disagree: 3
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 5
Question 5: I am more likely to use other library resources and services.
Strongly Agree: 101
Agree: 39
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 13
Disagree: 2
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 5
Project Outcomes
Project Outcomes
List any important outcomes or findings not previously reported:
When the COVID-19 pandemic caused almost all public libraries in Arizona to close their physical doors, in-person programs were cancelled as well. However, 95% of survey respondents Strongly Agreed or Agreed that they learned something from participating in the programs that were held prior to March 2020 or that were held virtually after the doors were closed. Here are a few highlights from various CAP projects: Participants in the Cochise County Library District's English for Spanish Speakers workshops were very excited about the expanded collection of Spanish language materials, particularly the English Language Learning resources and the bilingual materials for children. Overall, the enhanced collections were appreciated by library patrons. From an adjudicated youth in the Flagstaff Juvenile Detention Center: “Reading helps me to calm down and stops me from thinking about certain things that stress me out.” In Show Low, 105 VOX books purchased with LSTA funds circulated 1042 times. This was an average of over 80 check-outs per month, a significant circulation for a small rural library. The Parker Senior Center partnered with the Parker Public Library and sent this email: "Thank you for having the Mobile Library at the Parker Senior Center! The clients love being able to get a book and have lunch at the same time! It is also helpful for the clients that don't drive and are dependent on others for a ride to have the convenience of the mobile library." From the Maricopa Public Library sensory backpack project: "I work with a child that is on the spectrum. All the sensory materials have ben very useful for him. His favorite thing is the (weighted) lizard, it helps to calm him. The wedge cushion has helped him to stay in his seat to do pencil work."
Please briefly describe the importance of these outcomes and findings for future program planning:
Despite the challenges halfway through this grant cycle, community members still benefited from library services delivered virtually, curbside, and by appointment.
Explain one or two of the most significant lessons learned for others wanting to adopt any facets of this project:
Projects that were designed to serve community members with differing functional literacies were hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Gaps in digital access were revealed, making communication through social media and email problematic for some. Scottsdale's lessons learned represent a number of library staff's experiences: "Expectations for this project shifted rapidly with the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic. Programs and presentations planned for Spring and Summer 2020 were cancelled. Programs for the targeted audience also proved to be very difficult to transition to a virtual format, which offered the insight that digital literacy for this population and multi-lingual communication by the library will be key factors in serving this population in the future."
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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