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G2S Project Code: 2019-AS-83976
State: American Samoa
Fiscal Year: 2019
Grantee
American Samoa Government

Project Director
Director Name: Justin Maga
Director Phone: 684-258-5816
Director Email: justinmaga@gmail.com
General Information
Title: Staff Development
State Project Code:
Start Date: 10/01/2018
End Date: 09/30/2020
Abstract: Providing opportunities for staff to pursue professional development and training that are related to their duties is vital given the current state of librarianship in the territory.  Because American Samoa's library positions are dominated by paraprofessionals, it is important to provide opportunities for training to enhance the quality of library services in the territory.  Professional Librarians also need the opportunity to maintain their skill sets through training, professional conferences, and continuing education opportunities.  We have added the Niche Academy as a resource for training and staff development.  The academy is open to patrons as well for professional development.

State Goal: State Library Workforce
Budget Information
LSTA
MATCH-State
MATCH-Other
Total
$5,898.64
$0.00
$0.00
$5,898.64
Intent(s)
Improve the library workforce.
Continuing Education and Staff Development
Library Skills
Activities
Activity Details
Title: Attend Professional Conferences
Narrative: Staff members are encouraged to attend professional conferences on behalf of the library to network and develop professionally in a professional environment.



Intent: Improve the library workforce.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Other
Format: In-person
Other: Attending professional conferences


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: 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: 1
Academic Libraries: 0
SLAA: 1
Consortia: 1
Special Libraries: 0
School Libraries: 0
Other: 0
Activity Details
Title: Professional Training (On island)
Narrative: Professional training on island is conducted by professional staff when applicable.  Professional staff may also be brought in from off-island to conduct training as well.  Training videos have also been purchased for staff training as well.

Intent: Improve the library workforce.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Presentation/performance
Format: In-person


Quantity
Presentation/performance length (minutes): 60
Number of presentations/performances administered: 8
Average number in attendance per session: 10


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: 1
Academic Libraries: 0
SLAA: 1
Consortia: 0
Special Libraries: 0
School Libraries: 0
Other: 0
Activity Details
Title: Niche (FBPL) Academy
Narrative: We have added the Niche Academy as a resource for professional development for staff and patrons.  Training modules will be made available to patron and staff groups according to need and interest.  The academy also allows staff to create training modules for in-house processes.
Intent: Improve the library workforce.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Program
Format: Virtual


Quantity
Session length (minutes): 0
Number of sessions in program: 0
Average number in attendance per session: 0
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: 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: 1
Academic Libraries: 1
SLAA: 1
Consortia: 1
Special Libraries: 1
School Libraries: 1
Other: 0
Question 1: I learned something by participating in this library activity.
Strongly Agree: 0
Agree: 0
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: 0
Agree: 0
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: 0
Agree: 0
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: 0
Agree: 0
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 0
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 0
Project Outcomes
Project Outcomes
List any important outcomes or findings not previously reported:
Staff (2) attended Podcast Movement Conference to explore the possibility of creating a podcast for the library (events, programs, services) and a maker-space in the library per popular request. Polynesian Photo Archives audio recording of cultural events is also a being considered for podcast recordings due to the Samoan culture being an oral culture. We have discovered it will take a larger commitment (staffing and training) than we are able to make last year. We will evaluate this again this year!
Please briefly describe the importance of these outcomes and findings for future program planning:
Creating podcasts or maker spaces for podcasts will require staffing and training that we were not able to fund last year or prepared to offer to staff. We are optimistic about the possibility this year given added research/resources and community volunteers with expertise to help and guide.
Explain one or two of the most significant lessons learned for others wanting to adopt any facets of this project:
It is worth the effort to explore possibilities of services requested by patrons (Chamber of Commerce) in order to satisfy community desire to create and explore entrepreneurship.
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:
Yes
Explain:
Need to develop CE opportunities for staff.
Do you anticipate changing the types of activities and objectives addressed by the project:
Yes
Explain:
Yes, may include more webinars and online training.
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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