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G2S Project Code: 2019-VA-83602
State: Virginia
Fiscal Year: 2019
Grantee
Library of Virginia

Project Director
Director Name: Susan La Paro
Director Phone: 804-692-3610
Director Email: susan.laparo@lva.virginia.gov
General Information
Title: In School and Out of School
State Project Code: SOS
Start Date: 10/01/2018
End Date: 09/30/2020
Abstract: "[W]ithout practice students lose reading skills over the summer months and children from low-income families lose the most." (Research in Brief - How to Make Summer Reading Effective from National Summer Learning Association). There are an estimated 806,199 children and teens (ages 5 to 19) in Virginia (Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service).  In a 2014 Census Brief, it was noted that school populations in Virginia are expected to increase ,but…"By 2018, 40 percent of Virginia public school enrollment will be in Northern Virginia, compared to 30 percent in 2000. Overall, in the rest of Virginia, public school enrollment will decline, with the largest decreases outside of Virginia’s Urban Crescent due to low birth rates and few families moving to these. . . .School boards and division leaders may need to consider eliminating selected programs and extracurricular activities, or closing or merging schools. Each program or sport eliminated risks creating a gap in educational quality between population-and resource-rich urban schools and those in rural communities – at a cost to the Commonwealth overall ”(https://tinyurl.com/w9swbc2).
According to America After 3PM, in 2014, 18% of Virginia’s children were alone and unsupervised between the hours of 3 and 6 p.m. These children were unsupervised after school in 2014 for an average of 7.73 hours per week. Most surveyed parents agreed that after school programs can help excite children about learning, help children gain workforce skills,  and can help reduce the likelihood that youth will engage in risky behaviors.
(http://v-post.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=162&Itemid=41)
For these reasons, the Library of Virginia coordinates and supports summer reading programs and supports learning inside and outside of the classroom.

State Goal: Foster the development of the evolving neighborhood/ community library as a center for lifelong learning and civic engagement.
Budget Information
LSTA
MATCH-State
MATCH-Other
Total
$52,522.29
$0.00
$0.00
$52,522.29
Intent(s)
Improve users' general knowledge and skills.
Reading Program (Summer Reading)
Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)
Activities
Activity Details
Title: Nature Backpacks
Narrative:

The Library of Virginia supports informal learning with a collaborative project with the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation and the Science Museum of Virginia. The project provides nature-themed backpacks designed to help families, Scout groups, homeschoolers and other groups explore nature and learn science concepts while visiting a Virginia State Park.    Ideally four backpacks would be placed in a library branch and be checked out for at least two weeks using a Virginia Public Library card.

We have placed 816 Nature Backpacks in 213 libraries across Virginia.  Efforts were made to inventory current backpacks and consolidate the contents so there is one uniform type of nature backpack for all participants.  Materials were also purchased to expand the program with 25 additional backpacks for 8 libraries.

Funds were expended for replacement and new backpacks and materials in this ongoing program as well as curriculum cards for inclusion.

We request that patrons using the Nature Backpacks complete exit surveys.  Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, no survey results are available.     
 


Intent: Improve users' general knowledge and skills.

Activity: Content
Mode: Creation
Format: Physical


Quantity
Number of items digitized: 0
Number of items digitized and available to the public: 0
Number of physical items: 841
Number of open-source applications/software/systems: 0
Number of proprietary applications/software/systems: 0
Number of learning resources (e.g. toolkits, guides): 0
Number of plans/frameworks: 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: Yes
Specific Locations: No
Library Types
Public Libraries: 94
Academic Libraries: 0
SLAA: 0
Consortia: 0
Special Libraries: 0
School Libraries: 0
Other: 0
Activity Details
Title: STEM Kits
Narrative: The Library of Virginia with the Science Museum of Virginia has created 30 STEM Kits for placement in Virginia public libraries. There are be four different kits: chemistry, botany, astronomy, and maker.  The chemistry and botany kits were completed and distributed last year, and the astronomy and maker kits were completed and partially distributed this year.  Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some libraries were not open to receive their kits.

Grant monies funded the kit supplies, curriculum creation, and instructional videos.


Intent: Improve users' general knowledge and skills.

Activity: Content
Mode: Creation
Format: Physical


Quantity
Number of items digitized: 0
Number of items digitized and available to the public: 0
Number of physical items: 0
Number of open-source applications/software/systems: 0
Number of proprietary applications/software/systems: 0
Number of learning resources (e.g. toolkits, guides): 60
Number of plans/frameworks: 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: ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS REGIONAL LIBRARY
Address: 406 WEST RIVERSIDE STREET
City: COVINGTON
State: VA
Zip: 24426
Name: AUGUSTA COUNTY LIBRARY
Address: 1759 JEFFERSON HWY.
City: FISHERSVILLE
State: VA
Zip: 22939
Name: BLUE RIDGE REGIONAL LIBRARY
Address: 310 E. CHURCH STREET
City: MARTINSVILLE
State: VA
Zip: 24115
Name: CAMPBELL COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 684 VILLAGE HIGHWAY LOWER LEVEL
City: RUSTBURG
State: VA
Zip: 24588
Name: CAROLINE LIBRARY, INC.
Address: 17202 RICHMOND TURNPIKE
City: BOWLING GREEN
State: VA
Zip: 22427
Name: CENTRAL VIRGINIA REGIONAL LIBRARY
Address: 1303 W. THIRD STREET
City: FARMVILLE
State: VA
Zip: 23901
Name: CHARLOTTE COUNTY LIBRARY
Address: 112-116 LEGRANDE AVENUE
City: CHARLOTTE COURT HOUS
State: VA
Zip: 23923
Name: CRAIG COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 303 MAIN STREET
City: NEW CASTLE
State: VA
Zip: 24127
Name: CULPEPER COUNTY LIBRARY
Address: 271 SOUTHGATE SHOPPING CENTER
City: CULPEPER
State: VA
Zip: 22701
Name: CUMBERLAND COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 1539 ANDERSON HIGHWAY
City: CUMBERLAND
State: VA
Zip: 23040
Name: EASTERN SHORE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 23610 FRONT ST.
City: ACCOMAC
State: VA
Zip: 23301
Name: FLUVANNA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 214 COMMONS BLVD.
City: PALMYRA
State: VA
Zip: 22963
Name: FRANKLIN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 355 FRANKLIN ST.
City: ROCKY MOUNT
State: VA
Zip: 24151
Name: GALAX-CARROLL REGIONAL LIBRARY
Address: 610 W. STUART DRIVE
City: GALAX
State: VA
Zip: 24333
Name: HALIFAX COUNTY-SOUTH BOSTON LIBRARY SYSTEM
Address: 177 S. MAIN ST.
City: HALIFAX
State: VA
Zip: 24558
Name: HAMPTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 4207 VICTORIA BLVD
City: HAMPTON
State: VA
Zip: 23669
Name: HANDLEY REGIONAL LIBRARY
Address: 100 W. PICCADILLY ST.
City: WINCHESTER
State: VA
Zip: 22601
Name: HERITAGE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 6215-D CHESAPEAKE CIRCLE
City: NEW KENT
State: VA
Zip: 23124
Name: J. ROBERT JAMERSON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Address: 157 MAIN STREET
City: APPOMATTOX
State: VA
Zip: 24522
Name: LONESOME PINE REGIONAL LIBRARY
Address: 124 LIBRARY ROAD SW
City: WISE
State: VA
Zip: 24293
Name: LUNENBURG COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 1417 7TH STREET
City: VICTORIA
State: VA
Zip: 23974
Name: LYNCHBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 2315 MEMORIAL AVENUE
City: LYNCHBURG
State: VA
Zip: 24501
Name: MADISON COUNTY LIBRARY, INC.
Address: 402 N MAIN ST
City: MADISON
State: VA
Zip: 22727
Name: MASSANUTTEN REGIONAL LIBRARY
Address: 174 S. MAIN STREET
City: HARRISONBURG
State: VA
Zip: 22801
Name: MECKLENBURG COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 1294 JEFFERSON STREET
City: BOYDTON
State: VA
Zip: 23917
Name: MEHERRIN REGIONAL LIBRARY
Address: 133 WEST HICKS STREET
City: LAWRENCEVILLE
State: VA
Zip: 23868
Name: MONTGOMERY-FLOYD REGIONAL LIBRARY
Address: 125 SHELTMAN STREET
City: CHRISTIANSBURG
State: VA
Zip: 24073
Name: NOTTOWAY COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM
Address: 414 TYLER STREET
City: CREWE
State: VA
Zip: 23930
Name: PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 24 MILITARY DRIVE
City: CHATHAM
State: VA
Zip: 24531
Name: POWHATAN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 2270 MANN RD.
City: POWHATAN
State: VA
Zip: 23139
Name: PULASKI COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM
Address: 60 WEST THIRD STREET
City: PULASKI
State: VA
Zip: 24301
Name: RICHMOND COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 52 CAMPUS DRIVE
City: WARSAW
State: VA
Zip: 22572
Name: RUSSELL COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 248 W MAIN STREET
City: LEBANON
State: VA
Zip: 24266
Name: WYTHE-GRAYSON REGIONAL LIBRARY
Address: 147 S. INDEPENDENCE AVE.
City: INDEPENDENCE
State: VA
Zip: 24348
Activity Details
Title: Summer Food Program
Narrative: The Library of Virginia partners with the Virginia Department of Education to encourage Virginia libraries to participate in the Governor’s initiative to end childhood hunger in Virginia, especially during the summer months. To assist with this effort, the Library of Virginia partnered with No Kid Hungry to target specific areas with the greatest needs and provided promotional and support materials, including a marketing plan. Due to COVID-19, many libraries were not open during summer 2020 and therefore did not participate as summer meals sites.

 

 




Intent: Improve users' general knowledge and skills.

Activity: Content
Mode: Other
Format: Digital
Other: Summer meals information was sent to libraries via listservs.


Quantity


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: Yes
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: 0-5 years
6-12 years
13-17 years
For what economic types: Below Poverty
For what ethnicity types: Ethnicity Not Applicable
Is the activity directed at families: No
Is the activity directed at intergenerational groups: No
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: No
Library Types
Public Libraries: 94
Academic Libraries: 0
SLAA: 0
Consortia: 0
Special Libraries: 0
School Libraries: 0
Other: 0
Activity Details
Title: Summer Reading Program
Narrative: Annually, the Library of Virginia through its Library Development and Networking Division supports the Summer Reading Programs in Virginia's public libraries with manuals, reading logs, bookmarks,  and promotional materials.  The 2020 Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) theme was Imagine Your Story.

$16,507.80 in funds was expended for the Summer Reading Program materials and membership.





Intent: Improve users' general knowledge and skills.

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: 37
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: Yes
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: AMHERST COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 382 SOUTH MAIN STREET
City: AMHERST
State: VA
Zip: 24521
Name: BLACKWATER REGIONAL LIBRARY
Address: 22511 MAIN STREET
City: COURTLAND
State: VA
Zip: 23837
Name: BLUE RIDGE REGIONAL LIBRARY
Address: 310 E. CHURCH STREET
City: MARTINSVILLE
State: VA
Zip: 24115
Name: BOTETOURT COUNTY LIBRARY
Address: 28 AVERY ROW
City: ROANOKE
State: VA
Zip: 24012
Name: CENTRAL VIRGINIA REGIONAL LIBRARY
Address: 1303 W. THIRD STREET
City: FARMVILLE
State: VA
Zip: 23901
Name: CHARLOTTE COUNTY LIBRARY
Address: 112-116 LEGRANDE AVENUE
City: CHARLOTTE COURT HOUS
State: VA
Zip: 23923
Name: CHESAPEAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 298 CEDAR ROAD
City: CHESAPEAKE
State: VA
Zip: 23322
Name: CLIFTON FORGE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 535 CHURCH STREET
City: CLIFTON FORGE
State: VA
Zip: 24422
Name: CULPEPER COUNTY LIBRARY
Address: 271 SOUTHGATE SHOPPING CENTER
City: CULPEPER
State: VA
Zip: 22701
Name: EASTERN SHORE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 23610 FRONT ST.
City: ACCOMAC
State: VA
Zip: 23301
Name: ESSEX PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 117 N. CHURCH LANE
City: TAPPAHANNOCK
State: VA
Zip: 22560
Name: FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 12000 GOVERNMENT CENTER PARKWAY SUI
City: FAIRFAX
State: VA
Zip: 22035
Name: GALAX-CARROLL REGIONAL LIBRARY
Address: 610 W. STUART DRIVE
City: GALAX
State: VA
Zip: 24333
Name: GLOUCESTER LIBRARY
Address: 6920 MAIN ST.
City: GLOUCESTER
State: VA
Zip: 23061
Name: HALIFAX COUNTY-SOUTH BOSTON LIBRARY SYSTEM
Address: 177 S. MAIN ST.
City: HALIFAX
State: VA
Zip: 24558
Name: HAMPTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 4207 VICTORIA BLVD
City: HAMPTON
State: VA
Zip: 23669
Name: HERITAGE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 6215-D CHESAPEAKE CIRCLE
City: NEW KENT
State: VA
Zip: 23124
Name: HIGHLAND COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 31 N. WATER STREET
City: MONTEREY
State: VA
Zip: 24465
Name: J. ROBERT JAMERSON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Address: 157 MAIN STREET
City: APPOMATTOX
State: VA
Zip: 24522
Name: JAMES L. HAMNER PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 16351 DUNN ST.
City: AMELIA
State: VA
Zip: 23002
Name: JEFFERSON-MADISON REGIONAL LIBRARY
Address: 201 EAST MARKET STREET
City: CHARLOTTESVILLE
State: VA
Zip: 22902
Name: LYNCHBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 2315 MEMORIAL AVENUE
City: LYNCHBURG
State: VA
Zip: 24501
Name: MECKLENBURG COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 1294 JEFFERSON STREET
City: BOYDTON
State: VA
Zip: 23917
Name: MEHERRIN REGIONAL LIBRARY
Address: 133 WEST HICKS STREET
City: LAWRENCEVILLE
State: VA
Zip: 23868
Name: NOTTOWAY COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM
Address: 414 TYLER STREET
City: CREWE
State: VA
Zip: 23930
Name: ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 146A MADISON ROAD
City: ORANGE
State: VA
Zip: 22960
Name: PEARISBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 209 FORT BRANCH ROAD
City: PEARISBURG
State: VA
Zip: 24134
Name: PORTSMOUTH PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 601 COURT STREET
City: PORTSMOUTH
State: VA
Zip: 23704
Name: PRINCE WILLIAM PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM
Address: 13083 CHINN PARK DRIVE
City: PRINCE WILLIAM
State: VA
Zip: 22192
Name: RADFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 30 WEST MAIN ST.
City: RADFORD
State: VA
Zip: 24141
Name: RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY LIBRARY
Address: 4 LIBRARY ROAD
City: WASHINGTON
State: VA
Zip: 22747
Name: ROANOKE CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 706 S. JEFFERSON ST.
City: ROANOKE
State: VA
Zip: 24016
Name: ROCKBRIDGE REGIONAL LIBRARY
Address: 138 S. MAIN STREET
City: LEXINGTON
State: VA
Zip: 24450
Name: SHENANDOAH COUNTY LIBRARY
Address: 514 STONY CREEK BLVD.
City: EDINBURG
State: VA
Zip: 22824
Name: STAUNTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 1 CHURCHVILLE AVENUE
City: STAUNTON
State: VA
Zip: 24401
Name: WAYNESBORO PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 600 S. WAYNE AVE.
City: WAYNESBORO
State: VA
Zip: 22980
Name: WYTHE-GRAYSON REGIONAL LIBRARY
Address: 147 S. INDEPENDENCE AVE.
City: INDEPENDENCE
State: VA
Zip: 24348
Activity Details
Title: eBooks for K12
Narrative:

The eBooks subscriptions with EBSCO were continued.  With collections specifically for early literacy and K-12 users, there is greater inclusivity of content for school research, recreational reading, and media consumption.  The subscriptions were funded with grant money.  A description follows below.

EBSCO EBOOKS

K-8 Collection

This collection includes e-books for K-8 students and the educators who work with them. It offers a cost-effective way for libraries to provide educators with full-text e-book coverage to support their curricula, and is a great complement to other elementary and middle school e-book and database resources.

The eBook K-8 Collection contains more than 13,000 titles chosen to support a quality learning experience for K-8 students across all subject areas taught in elementary and middle schools, and content aligns with Common Core Curriculum Standards (for participating U.S. states). The collection also features a selection of teacher resources to support educators and administrators.

eBook High School Collection

Designed specifically for high school students and educators, this collection offers an easy, cost-effective way for libraries to provide full-text e-book coverage that aligns with their school’s curricula, as well as complement other e-book and database resources from EBSCO.

This package contains more than 10,000 e-books that support a quality learning experience across all academic subject areas, including history, language, literature, science and technology. Content includes a selection of classic literary works, important historical documents and general reference materials. The collection also features a selection of teacher resources to support educators and administrators. Titles align with Common Core Curriculum Standards (for participating U.S. states).

eBook Cricket Media Collection

The eBook Cricket Media Collection includes more than 400 titles in e-book format and is suitable for Children grades Pre-K through 8th. Cricket is an internationally recognized education company with award winning print content for children, families and educators. Cricket is focused on engage children in a wide variety of subjects and disciplines helping them explore and expand their worlds.

eBook History Collection

This collection features more than 17,000 world history e-books to meet the content needs of students in their research. Titles encompass a variety of subjects, including medieval history, history of music, history of science, law in history, history of philosophy, art history, history of technology, history of business and economics, history of religion, military history and more.

Notable publishers include Harvard University Press, Oxford University Press, McGill-Queen’s University Press, Ashgate Publishing Ltd., University of California Press and State University of New York Press.


Intent: Improve users' general knowledge and skills.

Activity: Content
Mode: Acquisition
Format: Digital


Quantity
Number of hardware acquired: 0
Number of software acquired: 0
Number of licensed databases acquired: 4
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: Yes
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: 6-12 years
13-17 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: No
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: Yes
Specific Locations: No
Library Types
Public Libraries: 94
Academic Libraries: 0
SLAA: 0
Consortia: 0
Special Libraries: 0
School Libraries: 0
Other: 0
Activity Details
Title: Youth Services Notes
Narrative: The Youth Services Notes is a monthly newsletter for Virginia public libraries youth services.  It is distributed through a list serve to public libraries staff and library directors.  Upon request, it is also is sent to other library agencies and other state agencies.  Nine issues of the newsletter were distributed between October 1, 2019 and September 30, 2020, with three months missed due to illness.
Intent: Improve users' general knowledge and skills.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Other
Format: Virtual
Other: Electronic newsletter


Quantity


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: 94
Academic Libraries: 0
SLAA: 0
Consortia: 0
Special Libraries: 0
School Libraries: 0
Other: 0
Project Outcomes
Project Outcomes
List any important outcomes or findings not previously reported:
General ebook collection: 2,295,749 circulations High School collection: 487,111 circulations History collection: 284,564 circulations K-8 collection: 474,924 circulations Cricket collection: 397,690 circulations
Please briefly describe the importance of these outcomes and findings for future program planning:
EBook demand is growing among all segments. During the pandemic, usage increased significantly.
Explain one or two of the most significant lessons learned for others wanting to adopt any facets of this project:
Careful examination of usage data and cost comparison through procurement is critical.
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:
Yes
Explain:
Depending on how long the pandemic continues and how it affects library and school closures, additional activities may be required.
Was an evaluation conducted for this project:
No
Was a final written evaluation report produced:
Yes
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:
Review Surveys
Interviews
Focus Groups
Other: quasi-experimental study closing matching children and teens who participated in the summer reading program with those who did not.
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:
Targeted Sample – We selected based on a desired characteristic, e.g. age.
What type of research design did you use to compare the value for any reported output or outcome:
Comparison for a reported output or outcome to another, non-randomly selected group not participating in project: A quasi-experimental study of comparison of children and teens who participated in the summer reading program with closely matched peers those who did not participate in the summer reading program.
Exemplary: No
Exemplary Narrative
Project Tags: Summer reading program, STEM Programs, Summer Food Program