Non-Response: 0
Activity Details
Title: Adult Services Symposium
Narrative: In April 2020, California Center for the Book held a series of Adult Services Symposium professional development webinars. While originally planned as an all-day in-person event scheduled for March 2020 in Sacramento, the online series was able to engage additional participants and respond quickly to the needs of library staff during the coronavirus pandemic.
15 panelists and moderators presented over a series of 4 webinars, which included:
THE ART OF GATHERING IN THE TIME OF COVID-19
MENTAL HEALTH IN THE TIME OF COVID-19
PODCASTS & POETRY IN THE TIME OF COVID-19
BOOK CLUBS & BOOK DISCUSSIONS IN THE TIME OF COVID-19
In total 1,104 library staff members attended and interacted live, with an additional 2,122 views of archived webinars via Zoom and YouTube recordings, for a total of 3,226 engagements.
Attendee quotes, a summary infographic (also attached to the final report), archived presentations, and more information can be found at: https://calbook.org/symposium/2020-symposium/
#AdultServicesSymposium
Intent: Improve users’ ability to participate in their community.
Activity: Instruction
Mode: Presentation/performance
Format: Virtual
Quantity
Presentation/performance length (minutes): 60
Number of presentations/performances administered: 4
Average number in attendance per session: 368
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: 112
Academic Libraries: 3
SLAA: 1
Consortia: 0
Special Libraries: 2
School Libraries: 0
Other: 0
Activity Details
Title: Book to Action
Narrative: Book to Action is a framework that takes the basic book club concept and expands it to create a dynamic series of events for adults and intergenerational groups. Librarians work closely with informal community partners to develop a series of programs. Community members read and discuss an engaging book on a current topic, attend author or speaker events, and put their new-found knowledge into action by participating in a community service project or civic engagement activity related to the book. Despite the challenges of implementing public programming during the pandemic, the vast majority of libraries were able to transition their community engagement series events online. Libraries produced virtual author visits, panel discussions, documentary screenings, community workshops, and much more.
In FY19/20, Book to Action initiatives took place between January 2020 - August 2020. A total of 151 sessions were produced with a total of 11,925 community members attending live or viewing the archived recordings. Participating community member comments included:
"This has been a great way to stay connected and experience a sense of community in a very difficult time"
"Thank you for putting together these learning events"
"Such a well done virtual event"
"I love Book to Action - this is my second year participating"
"An inclusive, engaging, and interesting discussion"
Intent: Improve users’ ability to participate in their community.
Activity: Instruction
Mode: Program
Format: Combined in-person & virtual
Quantity
Session length (minutes): 75
Number of sessions in program: 151
Average number in attendance per session: 79
Number of times program administered: 1
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: Targeted
Geographic community of the targeted group: Urban
Suburban
Rural
For what age groups: 18-25 years
26-49 years
50-59 years
60-69 years
70+ years
For what economic types: Economic Not Applicable
For what ethnicity types: Indian
Asian
Black
Hispanic
Pacific
Is the activity directed at families: No
Is the activity directed at intergenerational groups: Yes
Is the activity directed at immigrants/refugees: Yes
Is the activity directed at those with disabilities: No
Limited functional literacy or informational skills: Yes
Is the activity category not already captured: No
Locale
Is the activity state-wide: Yes
Specific Locations: No
Library Types
Public Libraries: 22
Academic Libraries: 1
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: 335
Agree: 165
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 5
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 15
Non-Response: 3
Question 2: I feel more confident about what I just learned.
Strongly Agree: 272
Agree: 200
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 34
Disagree: 1
Strongly Disagree: 11
Non-Response: 5
Question 3: I intend to apply what I just learned.
Strongly Agree: 254
Agree: 198
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 52
Disagree: 1
Strongly Disagree: 11
Non-Response: 7
Question 4: I am more aware of resources and services provided by the library.
Strongly Agree: 218
Agree: 199
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 86
Disagree: 7
Strongly Disagree: 8
Non-Response: 5
Question 5: I am more likely to use other library resources and services.
Strongly Agree: 228
Agree: 183
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 87
Disagree: 5
Strongly Disagree: 9
Non-Response: 11
Activity Details
Title: Community Conversations with Veterans
Narrative: Community Conversations with Veterans is a collaboration between California Center for the Book and Veterans Connect @ the Library. The initiative offers California libraries the opportunity to connect more closely with veterans and their families, while also helping veterans and their families connect to the community and resources. Libraries produced documentary screenings and conversations, veteran service organization presentations, book discussions, storytelling workshops and more, all aimed at connecting veterans, their families, and the community.
In FY19/20, a Community Conversations with Veterans series took place across California, between January - August 2020, most virtual due to coronavirus closures. A total of 42 sessions were produced with a total of 1,979 community members attending live or viewing the archived recordings. Participating community member comments included:
"Having these programs in addition to traditional books, computer access etc is so valuable to the community"
"Great program, looking forward to more"
"I learned more about local veterans"
"This was very educational"
"Thank you for making a place for veterans"
Intent: Improve users’ ability to participate in their community.
Activity: Instruction
Mode: Program
Format: Combined in-person & virtual
Quantity
Session length (minutes): 60
Number of sessions in program: 42
Average number in attendance per session: 47
Number of times program administered: 1
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: Targeted
Geographic community of the targeted group: Urban
Suburban
Rural
For what age groups: 18-25 years
26-49 years
50-59 years
60-69 years
70+ years
For what economic types: Economic Not Applicable
For what ethnicity types: Ethnicity Not Applicable
Is the activity directed at families: Yes
Is the activity directed at intergenerational groups: Yes
Is the activity directed at immigrants/refugees: No
Is the activity directed at those with disabilities: No
Limited functional literacy or informational skills: Yes
Is the activity category not already captured: Yes: Veterans
Locale
Is the activity state-wide: Yes
Specific Locations: No
Library Types
Public Libraries: 17
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: 106
Agree: 31
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 4
Disagree: 1
Strongly Disagree: 3
Non-Response: 3
Question 2: I feel more confident about what I just learned.
Strongly Agree: 81
Agree: 48
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 12
Disagree: 1
Strongly Disagree: 3
Non-Response: 3
Question 3: I intend to apply what I just learned.
Strongly Agree: 67
Agree: 47
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 28
Disagree: 1
Strongly Disagree: 3
Non-Response: 2
Question 4: I am more aware of resources and services provided by the library.
Strongly Agree: 77
Agree: 46
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 15
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 6
Non-Response: 4
Question 5: I am more likely to use other library resources and services.
Strongly Agree: 82
Agree: 44
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 15
Disagree: 2
Strongly Disagree: 3
Non-Response: 2
Activity Details
Title: Program Orientations (Book to Action, Community Conversations with Veterans, Rural Libraries Tour)
Narrative: In Fall 2019, California Center for the Book held program orientations for library staff participating in our three main initiatives: Book to Action, Community Conversations with Veterans, and the Rural Libraries Tour writing workshops. The Book to Action and Community Conversations with Veterans orientations were held as individual three-hour in-person sessions at CLA Pre-Conference (AM & PM). The Rural Libraries Tour orientation was held via 1 hour webinar. For each initiative, one or more staff members attended the orientation as the local program coordinator. For Book to Action there were 27 participants , for Community Conversations with Veterans there were 21 participants and for Rural Libraries Tour there were 14 participants. Informal community partners, documentary producers, and library staff mentors were included as presenters. The in-person sessions were particularly effective in encouraging knowledge sharing and collaboration. Participant comments include the following:
1. This was fantastic. It was great to meet other project coordinators and connect about ideas and programs.
2. Super helpful. Answered all of my questions and helped to inspire me for our upcoming program.
3. This is the most organized and efficient grant I've ever seen.
4. This will help me connect the community to new ideas and promote civic engagement.
5. Very informative & great ideas. While communities are different it was nice to see what worked and how it could be adapted to fit my community.
6. Great ideas for programming & partner collaboration..
Intent: Improve users’ ability to participate in their community.
Activity: Instruction
Mode: Program
Format: Combined in-person & virtual
Quantity
Session length (minutes): 140
Number of sessions in program: 3
Average number in attendance per session: 21
Number of times program administered: 1
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: 48
Academic Libraries: 1
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: 47
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: 22
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 1
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 0
Question 3: I intend to apply what I just learned.
Strongly Agree: 48
Agree: 12
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 0
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 1
Question 4: Applying what I learned will help improve library services to the public.
Strongly Agree: 44
Agree: 15
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 2
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 0
Activity Details
Title: Rural Libraries Tour
Narrative: The Rural Libraries Tour is a partnership between California Center for the Book and Poets & Writers Inc. Originally, 14 writing workshops at rural libraries were scheduled for Spring 2020. Only 1 in-person workshop was able to be held in early 2020, due to the coronavirus pandemic. Three out of four participating writers were unable to transition their in-person writing workshops to an online format. Therefore, an additional informal partnership was negotiated with StoryCenter to offer virtual writing workshops to the participating libraries who were able to re-schedule and shift online.
Ultimately, in FY19/20, 10 Rural Libraries Tour writing workshops took place in collaboration with 10 rural libraries across California. The typical hands-on / in-person connection of these writing workshop sessions did not translate as well as the Book to Action and Community Conversations with Veterans initiatives, with a total of 87 community members participating. Despite low numbers, participating community member comments included:
"Gave an enthusiastic boost to writing in this time of shutdown"
"Got me interested in trying something new"
"Let me cultivate more confidence in my own writing"
"This workshop reinvigorated my passion for creative writing"
"Gave me a sense of how I can bring my community together"
Intent: Improve users’ ability to participate in their community.
Activity: Instruction
Mode: Program
Format: Combined in-person & virtual
Quantity
Session length (minutes): 120
Number of sessions in program: 10
Average number in attendance per session: 8
Number of times program administered: 1
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: Targeted
Geographic community of the targeted group: Rural
For what age groups: 18-25 years
26-49 years
50-59 years
60-69 years
70+ years
For what economic types: Economic Not Applicable
For what ethnicity types: Ethnicity Not Applicable
Is the activity directed at families: No
Is the activity directed at intergenerational groups: Yes
Is the activity directed at immigrants/refugees: No
Is the activity directed at those with disabilities: No
Limited functional literacy or informational skills: No
Is the activity category not already captured: No
Locale
Is the activity state-wide: No
Specific Locations: Yes
Name: CITY OF IMPERIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 200 W. NINTH ST.
City: IMPERIAL
State: CA
Zip: 92251
Name: COUNTY OF EL DORADO COUNTY LIBRARY
Address: 345 FAIR LANE
City: PLACERVILLE
State: CA
Zip: 95667
Name: MARIPOSA COUNTY LIBRARY
Address: 4978 10TH ST.
City: MARIPOSA
State: CA
Zip: 95338
Name: MENDOCINO COUNTY LIBRARY
Address: 105 N. MAIN ST.
City: UKIAH
State: CA
Zip: 95482
Name: MONTEREY COUNTY FREE LIBRARIES
Address: 188 SEASIDE CIRCLE
City: MARINA
State: CA
Zip: 93933
Name: NEVADA COUNTY LIBRARY
Address: 980 HELLING WAY
City: NEVADA CITY
State: CA
Zip: 95959
Name: SAN DIEGO COUNTY LIBRARY
Address: 5560 OVERLAND AVE., SUITE 110
City: SAN DIEGO
State: CA
Zip: 92123
Name: SHASTA PUBLIC LIBRARIES
Address: 1100 PARKVIEW
City: REDDING
State: CA
Zip: 96001
Name: SOLANO COUNTY LIBRARY
Address: 1150 KENTUCKY ST.
City: FAIRFIELD
State: CA
Zip: 94533
Name: TULARE COUNTY FREE LIBRARY
Address: 200 W. OAK AVE.
City: VISALIA
State: CA
Zip: 93291
Question 1: I learned something by participating in this library activity.
Strongly Agree: 20
Agree: 16
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 1
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 0
Question 2: I feel more confident about what I just learned.
Strongly Agree: 18
Agree: 12
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 7
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 0
Question 3: I intend to apply what I just learned.
Strongly Agree: 19
Agree: 17
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 0
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 1
Question 4: I am more aware of resources and services provided by the library.
Strongly Agree: 14
Agree: 10
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 13
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 0
Question 5: I am more likely to use other library resources and services.
Strongly Agree: 16
Agree: 15
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 6
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 0
