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G2S Project Code: 2020-OH-84445
State: Ohio
Fiscal Year: 2020
Grantee
State Library of Ohio

Project Director
Director Name: Anne Kennedy
Director Phone: 614-466-1710
Director Email: akennedy@library.ohio.gov
General Information
Title: Guiding Ohio Online grants to Ohio libraries
State Project Code:
Start Date: 10/01/2020
End Date: 09/30/2021
Abstract: Guiding Ohio Online is an LSTA and locally funded program that places digital literacy trainers in rural Ohio libraries to deliver digital literacy training through computer classes, one-on-one computer assistance, outreach, and volunteer recruitment. The vision is for every Ohioan to be able to fully participate in online government, search and apply for jobs online, understand the risks and benefits of internet finance, connect with family online, and protect personal information in the digital age. 



State Goal: Community: The library as a community anchor
Budget Information
LSTA
MATCH-State
MATCH-Other
Total
$271,114.13
$0.00
$92,931.09
$364,045.22
Intent(s)
Improve users' general knowledge and skills.
Civic Affairs
Activities
Activity Details
Title: Programs offered through the Guiding Ohio Online program
Narrative: Throughout the year, the digital literacy trainers of the participating libraries programs on a variety of topics.  The programming calendar proved to be robust and inclusive.  That being said, the pandemic continues to impact programming calendars hard; this is reflected in a decrease in all forms of programming provided by Guiding Ohio Online trainers during FFY20. A total of 4,705 people participating in GOO programming during FFY20. 
Intent: Improve users' general knowledge and skills.

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


Quantity
Session length (minutes): 60
Number of sessions in program: 1
Average number in attendance per session: 7
Number of times program administered: 670


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: ADA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT LIBRARY
Address: 320 N. MAIN ST.
City: ADA
State: OH
Zip: 45810
Name: ADAMS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 157 HIGH STREET
City: PEEBLES
State: OH
Zip: 45660
Name: CARDINGTON-LINCOLN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 128 E. MAIN ST.
City: CARDINGTON
State: OH
Zip: 43315
Name: CUYAHOGA FALLS LIBRARY
Address: 2015 THIRD ST.
City: CUYAHOGA FALLS
State: OH
Zip: 44221
Name: EAST PALESTINE MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 309 N. MARKET ST.
City: EAST PALESTINE
State: OH
Zip: 44413
Name: FOREST-JACKSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 102 W. LIMA ST
City: FOREST
State: OH
Zip: 45843
Name: HARDIN NORTHERN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 153 N. MAIN ST.
City: DUNKIRK
State: OH
Zip: 45836
Name: HENDERSON MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
Address: 54 E. JEFFERSON ST.
City: JEFFERSON
State: OH
Zip: 44047
Name: KINGSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 6006 ACADEMY ST.
City: KINGSVILLE
State: OH
Zip: 44048
Name: KINSMAN FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 6420 CHURCH ST.
City: KINSMAN
State: OH
Zip: 44428
Name: LICKING COUNTY LIBRARY
Address: 101 W. MAIN ST.
City: NEWARK
State: OH
Zip: 43055
Name: LOGAN-HOCKING COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY
Address: 230 EAST MAIN ST.
City: LOGAN
State: OH
Zip: 43138
Name: MADISON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 6111 MIDDLE RIDGE RD.
City: MADISON
State: OH
Zip: 44057
Name: MARY LOU JOHNSON-HARDIN CNTY PL
Address: 325 E. COLUMBUS ST.
City: KENTON
State: OH
Zip: 44326
Name: MEIGS COUNTY DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 216 W. MAIN ST.
City: POMEROY
State: OH
Zip: 45769
Name: NEWTON FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 204 S. CANAL ST.
City: NEWTON FALLS
State: OH
Zip: 44444
Name: PERRY COOK MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 7406 COUNTY ROAD 242
City: SHAUCK
State: OH
Zip: 43349
Name: PICKERINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 201 OPPORTUNITY WAY
City: PICKERINGTON
State: OH
Zip: 43147
Name: PUTNAM COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY
Address: 136 PUTNAM PARKWAY
City: OTTAWA
State: OH
Zip: 45875
Name: RIDGEMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 124 E. TAYLOR ST.
City: MT. VICTORY
State: OH
Zip: 43340
Name: SALEM PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 821 E. STATE ST.
City: SALEM
State: OH
Zip: 44460
Name: WAGNALLS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Address: 150 E COLUMBUS ST
City: LITHOPOLIS
State: OH
Zip: 43136
Question 1: I learned something by participating in this library activity.
Strongly Agree: 0
Agree: 198
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 4
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 7
Question 2: I feel more confident about what I just learned.
Strongly Agree: 0
Agree: 199
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 3
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 7
Question 3: I intend to apply what I just learned.
Strongly Agree: 0
Agree: 194
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 5
Disagree: 3
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 7
Question 4: I am more aware of resources and services provided by the library.
Strongly Agree: 0
Agree: 194
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 7
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 8
Question 5: I am more likely to use other library resources and services.
Strongly Agree: 0
Agree: 182
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 18
Disagree: 1
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 8
Activity Details
Title: Presentations provided by the Guiding Ohio Online trainers
Narrative: Over 600 presentations were provided by the 20+ digital literacy trainers, in a variety of topics including basic Internet searching, Excel, data protection, and using e-Readers. That being said,  the pandemic hit programming calendars hard; this is reflected in a significant decrease in all forms of programming provided by Guiding Ohio Online trainers during FFY20. 
Intent: Improve users' general knowledge and skills.

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


Quantity
Presentation/performance length (minutes): 22
Number of presentations/performances administered: 640
Average number in attendance per session: 41


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: ADA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT LIBRARY
Address: 320 N. MAIN ST.
City: ADA
State: OH
Zip: 45810
Name: ADAMS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 157 HIGH STREET
City: PEEBLES
State: OH
Zip: 45660
Name: CARDINGTON-LINCOLN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 128 E. MAIN ST.
City: CARDINGTON
State: OH
Zip: 43315
Name: CUYAHOGA FALLS LIBRARY
Address: 2015 THIRD ST.
City: CUYAHOGA FALLS
State: OH
Zip: 44221
Name: EAST PALESTINE MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 309 N. MARKET ST.
City: EAST PALESTINE
State: OH
Zip: 44413
Name: HARDIN NORTHERN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 153 N. MAIN ST.
City: DUNKIRK
State: OH
Zip: 45836
Name: HENDERSON MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
Address: 54 E. JEFFERSON ST.
City: JEFFERSON
State: OH
Zip: 44047
Name: KINGSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 6006 ACADEMY ST.
City: KINGSVILLE
State: OH
Zip: 44048
Name: KINSMAN FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 6420 CHURCH ST.
City: KINSMAN
State: OH
Zip: 44428
Name: LICKING COUNTY LIBRARY
Address: 101 W. MAIN ST.
City: NEWARK
State: OH
Zip: 43055
Name: LOGAN-HOCKING COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY
Address: 230 EAST MAIN ST.
City: LOGAN
State: OH
Zip: 43138
Name: MADISON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 6111 MIDDLE RIDGE RD.
City: MADISON
State: OH
Zip: 44057
Name: MARY LOU JOHNSON-HARDIN CNTY PL
Address: 325 E. COLUMBUS ST.
City: KENTON
State: OH
Zip: 44326
Name: MEIGS COUNTY DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 216 W. MAIN ST.
City: POMEROY
State: OH
Zip: 45769
Name: NEWTON FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 204 S. CANAL ST.
City: NEWTON FALLS
State: OH
Zip: 44444
Name: PICKERINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 201 OPPORTUNITY WAY
City: PICKERINGTON
State: OH
Zip: 43147
Name: PUTNAM COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY
Address: 136 PUTNAM PARKWAY
City: OTTAWA
State: OH
Zip: 45875
Name: RIDGEMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 124 E. TAYLOR ST.
City: MT. VICTORY
State: OH
Zip: 43340
Name: SALEM PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 821 E. STATE ST.
City: SALEM
State: OH
Zip: 44460
Name: WAGNALLS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Address: 150 E COLUMBUS ST
City: LITHOPOLIS
State: OH
Zip: 43136

Activity Details
Title: Consultations provided by the Guiding Ohio Online digital literacy trainers
Narrative: 22 Digital Literacy Trainers assisted Ohioans with over 13,378 consultations this passed year.  Covering such concerns and topics as how to use a Smart Phone, reserve a library book via the library's website, utilize a library database, and basic Internet searching.  
Intent: Improve users' general knowledge and skills.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Consultation/drop-in/referral
Format: Combined in-person & virtual


Quantity
Total number of consultation/reference transactions: 13,378
Average number of consultation/reference transactions per month: 4,458


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: ADA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT LIBRARY
Address: 320 N. MAIN ST.
City: ADA
State: OH
Zip: 45810
Name: ADAMS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 157 HIGH STREET
City: PEEBLES
State: OH
Zip: 45660
Name: CARDINGTON-LINCOLN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 128 E. MAIN ST.
City: CARDINGTON
State: OH
Zip: 43315
Name: CUYAHOGA FALLS LIBRARY
Address: 2015 THIRD ST.
City: CUYAHOGA FALLS
State: OH
Zip: 44221
Name: EAST PALESTINE MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 309 N. MARKET ST.
City: EAST PALESTINE
State: OH
Zip: 44413
Name: HARDIN NORTHERN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 153 N. MAIN ST.
City: DUNKIRK
State: OH
Zip: 45836
Name: HENDERSON MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
Address: 54 E. JEFFERSON ST.
City: JEFFERSON
State: OH
Zip: 44047
Name: KINGSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 6006 ACADEMY ST.
City: KINGSVILLE
State: OH
Zip: 44048
Name: KINSMAN FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 6420 CHURCH ST.
City: KINSMAN
State: OH
Zip: 44428
Name: LICKING COUNTY LIBRARY
Address: 101 W. MAIN ST.
City: NEWARK
State: OH
Zip: 43055
Name: LOGAN-HOCKING COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY
Address: 230 EAST MAIN ST.
City: LOGAN
State: OH
Zip: 43138
Name: MADISON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 6111 MIDDLE RIDGE RD.
City: MADISON
State: OH
Zip: 44057
Name: MARY LOU JOHNSON-HARDIN CNTY PL
Address: 325 E. COLUMBUS ST.
City: KENTON
State: OH
Zip: 44326
Name: MEIGS COUNTY DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 216 W. MAIN ST.
City: POMEROY
State: OH
Zip: 45769
Name: NEWTON FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 204 S. CANAL ST.
City: NEWTON FALLS
State: OH
Zip: 44444
Name: PERRY COOK MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 7406 COUNTY ROAD 242
City: SHAUCK
State: OH
Zip: 43349
Name: PICKERINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 201 OPPORTUNITY WAY
City: PICKERINGTON
State: OH
Zip: 43147
Name: PUTNAM COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY
Address: 136 PUTNAM PARKWAY
City: OTTAWA
State: OH
Zip: 45875
Name: RIDGEMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 124 E. TAYLOR ST.
City: MT. VICTORY
State: OH
Zip: 43340
Name: SALEM PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 821 E. STATE ST.
City: SALEM
State: OH
Zip: 44460
Name: WAGNALLS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Address: 150 E COLUMBUS ST
City: LITHOPOLIS
State: OH
Zip: 43136
Project Outcomes
Project Outcomes
List any important outcomes or findings not previously reported:
The implementation period for year five of the Guiding Ohio Online project was October 1, 2019 - September 30, 2020. During that time, digital literacy trainers contracted through the participating public libraries and provided digital literacy training in areas of Ohio hardest hit by poverty and joblessness. Trainers continue to be resilient, changing tactics from providing in-person training to providing online training as best they could.
Please briefly describe the importance of these outcomes and findings for future program planning:
By providing funding for digital literacy trainers, the State Library of Ohio seeks to enhance the image of libraries as premier providers of 21st century learning and as a vital hub of connecting the community to the world.
Explain one or two of the most significant lessons learned for others wanting to adopt any facets of this project:
The State Library of Ohio has received numerous requests for information about this project as states and individual libraries seek to either implement a similar project. FFY20 proved to be a challenging year, specifically due to the pandemic. While this was a challenge, we are really proud of the sites and the trainers for how they continue to step up in this time of crisis.
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:
Due to feedback from libraries as part of this program, Guiding Ohio Online will continue to be supported with LSTA funds.
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
Exemplary Narrative
Project Tags: Digital literacy, DE&I, training materials