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G2S Project Code: 2020-WY-84462
State: Wyoming
Fiscal Year: 2020
Grantee
Wyoming State Library

Project Director
Director Name: Jamie Markus
Director Phone: 307-777-5914
Director Email: jamie.markus@wyo.gov
General Information
Title: CARES - Tribal Library Support
State Project Code:
Start Date: 04/21/2020
End Date: 09/30/2021
Abstract: The Wyoming State Library's Central Acquisitions Program used CARES Act funds to purchase print materials for the Fort Washakie School & Community Library to distribute while the library was closed due to the pandemic. The materials supported literacy in an underserved community with little access to e-resources.
State Goal: Statewide Development of Libraries
Budget Information
LSTA
MATCH-State
MATCH-Other
Total
$4,997.74
$0.00
$0.00
$4,997.74
Intent(s)
Improve users’ ability to obtain and/or use information resources.
Literacy
Activities
Activity Details
Title: Books for the Fort Washakie School & Community Library
Narrative: The Wyoming State Library's Central Acquisition's Program used CARES Act funds to purchase print materials for the Fort Washakie School & Community Library. The library distributed these materials to residents of the Wind River Indian Reservation through their mobile book trailer while the library was closed due to COVID-19.  
Intent: Improve users’ ability to obtain and/or use information resources.

Activity: Content
Mode: Acquisition
Format: Physical


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: 440
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: Targeted
Geographic community of the targeted group: Rural
For what age groups: All Ages
For what economic types: Economic Not Applicable
For what ethnicity types: Indian
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: Yes
Name: Fort Washakie School & Community Library
Address: 90 Ethete Rd
City: Fort Washakie
State: WY
Zip: 82514
Project Outcomes
Project Outcomes
List any important outcomes or findings not previously reported:
This allowed the library to continue to support literacy efforts while closed due to COVID-19.
Please briefly describe the importance of these outcomes and findings for future program planning:

Explain one or two of the most significant lessons learned for others wanting to adopt any facets of this project:

Do you anticipate continuing this project after the current reporting period ends:
No
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:
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: Tribal Library