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G2S Project Code: 2019-FL-83339
State: Florida
Fiscal Year: 2019
Grantee
PALM BEACH COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM

Project Director
Director Name: Douglas Crane
Director Phone: 5612332600
Director Email: CraneD@pbclibrary.org
General Information
Title: Pop Up Media Labs
State Project Code: 19-LSTA-B-08
Start Date: 10/01/2018
End Date: 09/30/2020
Abstract: The Palm Beach County Library System created Pop Up Media Labs in 13 branches, increasing digital literacy through access to high quality technology resources throughout Palm Beach County.  The equipment provided and housed at each branch offer opportunities for the public to create digital content, including video creation and editing, scanning images and creating podcasts. In addition, Oculus Quest headsets offer exposure to the fun and educational world of virtual reality.  The originally planned in-person media lab classes were converted to live virtual classes. Through the Zoom web conferencing program, multimedia workshops were led by knowledgeable staff, with training and one-on-one assistance available. All activities included information on the safe and responsible use of technology.

Staff underwent training through in-person workshops at the Apple Store and online through technology webinars. The initial audience for the Pop Up Media Labs was intended to be children, teens and seniors, with subsequent activities planned for all age groups. In addition to the topics already mentioned, activities focused on how to protect personal data and personal devices, copyright, and new ways of creating and sharing through digital technologies. Surveys to assess knowledge, skills and abilities of participants, designed originally for in-person classes, were converted to online survey forms shared at the live virtual events. From June to September, a total of 25 pop up media labs were offered live virtually with 81 attendees of all ages (children, teens, seniors and adults). Additionally, recordings of the live activities averaged 26 views each.  Lab activities included: Social Distancing with iPhone/iPad apps, National Camera Day (camera/photography apps), What is on the Green Screen?, Managing iPhone/Apple Device Storage and Photoshop Fantasy Art.

All adult participants who returned a survey responded that they learned new technology skills and at least two or more ways the technology can be used. Of these adults, 88% responded that they gained an increased understanding about the safe use of the technology. All attendees for children’s classes who submitted the virtual survey responded positively that they learned a new technology skill, gained an increased understanding about the safe use of the technology, and learned two or more ways the technology is used.

State Goal: Goal 2 - Strengthen Libraries: Floridians use libraries with staff, resources and facilities that transform to meet user needs.
Budget Information
LSTA
MATCH-State
MATCH-Other
Total
$68,387.00
$0.00
$72,871.00
$141,258.00
Intent(s)
Improve users' general knowledge and skills.
Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)
Activities
Activity Details
Title: Staff - Designation of Roles, Responsibilities and Training
Narrative: Project staff were identified: Project Manager; Project Coordinator; Public Relations; Branch Managers; Librarian I (13) - Branch Coordinators; Library Associate II (13) - Branch Assistants

Once staff were identified, they participated in training.

Phase 1: Basic Training, August 2019 – February 2020 This first phase of staff training utilizes current Creation Station traveling kits and Apple Store classes.

Phase 2: March – July 2020 -- In-person training at the Apple Store changed to all virtual training. Branch coordinators convened regularly to share lab activity results and discuss new activity topics and ongoing training. Training:  Lynda.com (green screen and Audacity), Intro to Mac, Part 1, Photo Scanner, iMovie & Video Lab, GarageBand & Music Lab and Intro to Mac (refresher)

Intent: Improve users' general knowledge and skills.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Presentation/performance
Format: Combined in-person & virtual


Quantity
Presentation/performance length (minutes): 60
Number of presentations/performances administered: 6
Average number in attendance per session: 42


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: No
Specific Locations: Yes
Name: PALM BEACH COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM
Address: 3650 SUMMIT BOULEVARD
City: WEST PALM BEACH
State: FL
Zip: 33406
Activity Details
Title: Purchase Equipment
Narrative: Equipment was requisitioned, purchased, and delivered to the Main Library for setting up and distributed to 13 branches. Equipment list:
    Elgato green screen (14)
    LED light kit (13)
    Tripod (13)
    Clamp mount (13)
    External Hard Drive (13)
    USB Drive (13)
    Headphones (13)
    Pop filter (13)
    Scanner glass cleaning kit (13)
    Scanner Case (13)
    ScanSnap Scanner (13)
    Laptop case 15" (13)
    MacBook Pro (14)
    AppleCare for MacBooks (14)
    iPad 10.2" (13)
    Lightning AV adapter (13)
    USB-C adapter (13)
    iPad tripod adapter (13)
    Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (7)
    Plano case for microphone (13)
    Blue Yeti microphone (13)
    Storage cabinet (13)
    Oculus Quest and case (17)
    Apple Pencil (14)
    iPad tablet case (13)
    Gooseneck stand (10)
    Lavalier Go Pro Grade Wearable mic (14)
    Tablet mount (13)

Intent: Improve users' general knowledge and skills.

Activity: Content
Mode: Acquisition
Format: Physical


Quantity
Number of hardware acquired: 323
Number of software acquired: 0
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: 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: PALM BEACH COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM
Address: 3650 SUMMIT BOULEVARD
City: WEST PALM BEACH
State: FL
Zip: 33406
Activity Details
Title: Develop and implement marketing plan
Narrative:

The Project Coordinator worked with marketing to craft a marketing plan to publicize the Pop Up Media Labs. Marketing Channels: A variety of media channels are being utilized, including the Palm Beach County Library System’s website, Happenings monthly publication, social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube), press releases, and flyers and posters to publicize Pop Up Media Lab activities.


Intent: Improve users' general knowledge and skills.

Activity: Planning & Evaluation
Mode: Prospective
Format: In-house


Quantity
Number of evaluations and/or plans funded: 1
Number of funded evaluation and/or plans completed: 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: General


Locale
Is the activity state-wide: No
Specific Locations: Yes
Name: PALM BEACH COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM
Address: 3650 SUMMIT BOULEVARD
City: WEST PALM BEACH
State: FL
Zip: 33406
Activity Details
Title: Design curriculum
Narrative:

Class outlines and handouts for seven in-person activities were completed:

Activity Audience Equipment
Be a Star! Children and Teens; Seniors Green screen, iPads
Fun with a Green Screen Children and Teens; Seniors Green screen, iPads
Introduction to Apple – macOS Seniors Macbook
Travel the World the Virtual Way Children and Teens; Seniors Oculus Quest
Podcasting with Audacity Seniors Yeti microphone, Macbook
Podcasting for Kids Children and Teens Yeti microphone, Macbook
Preserving Your Family Heritage Seniors ScanSnap scanner, Macbook


Intent: Improve users' general knowledge and skills.

Activity: Planning & Evaluation
Mode: Prospective
Format: In-house


Quantity
Number of evaluations and/or plans funded: 7
Number of funded evaluation and/or plans completed: 7


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: PALM BEACH COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM
Address: 3650 SUMMIT BOULEVARD
City: WEST PALM BEACH
State: FL
Zip: 33406
Activity Details
Title: Schedule and facilitate Pop Up Media Lab Activities
Narrative:

Lab activities modified for virtual Zoom classes included:

  • Social Distancing with iPhone/iPad apps
  • National Camera Day (camera/photography apps)
  • What is on the Green Screen?
  • Managing iPhone/Apple Device Storage
  • Photoshop Fantasy Art
  • iPad Basics
  • macOS Basics
  • iMovie Greeting Cards for Seniors
  • GarageBand for Kids/Adults
  • Cyber Security - Internet Safety
  • Discover Citizen DJ
  • Bulk Photo and Document Scanning
  • Digital Wand Magic
  • Going Back to School Online
  • What is on the green screen? game

Intent: Improve users' general knowledge and skills.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Program
Format: Virtual


Quantity
Session length (minutes): 60
Number of sessions in program: 21
Average number in attendance per session: 3
Number of times program administered: 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: No
For a targeted group or for the general population: General


Locale
Is the activity state-wide: No
Specific Locations: Yes
Name: PALM BEACH COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM
Address: 3650 SUMMIT BOULEVARD
City: WEST PALM BEACH
State: FL
Zip: 33406
Question 1: I learned something by participating in this library activity.
Strongly Agree: 6
Agree: 5
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: 5
Agree: 6
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: 5
Agree: 6
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 0
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 0
Question 4: I am more aware of resources and services provided by the library.
Strongly Agree: 4
Agree: 7
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 0
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 0
Question 5: I am more likely to use other library resources and services.
Strongly Agree: 4
Agree: 6
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 1
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 0
Project Outcomes
Project Outcomes
List any important outcomes or findings not previously reported:
The overall positive knowledge and skills assessment responses from attendee surveys give us a satisfactory evaluation of the lab activity curriculum. The majority (well over 75%) of survey participants responded that they learned a new technology skill, the ways a new technology is used, and safe ways to use the technology. We also learned to modify in-person labs for a virtual environment, for classes where instruction was more demonstrational in nature. One-to-one interaction was encouraged as much as possible within Zoom web programs, but much of the instruction was sharing the screen and answering questions. Verbal feedback from participants and the community has been encouraging, and there is definite interest in hands-on use of the equipment and software when that becomes possible. Offering virtual lab activities has been an effective way of alerting our service population to what they can expect of future in-person technology and media training sessions.
Please briefly describe the importance of these outcomes and findings for future program planning:
We can apply our experience and testing with virtual lab activities to other types of library programs that may need to be converted to digital format. We are continuing virtual classes as a system until further notice, and different methods and venues of marketing, planning, and scheduling activities are constantly being tested.
Explain one or two of the most significant lessons learned for others wanting to adopt any facets of this project:
Flexibility and crowd sourcing among staff of curriculum design is key-- regular monthly or bimonthly brainstorming training meetings helped facilitate lab activity creation. Staff training was also difficult in the beginning of the grant project while waiting for the technology equipment to be purchased and delivered, but ways around it were to utilize Apple Store's free in-store classes, as well as various online training from local and state library networks and our library system's online research tools such as Udemy.
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:
Yes
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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