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G2S Project Code: 2019-PR-84519
State: Puerto Rico
Fiscal Year: 2019
Grantee
Biblioteca Escuela Intermedia Mercedes García de Colorado

Project Director
Director Name: Lisbeth Ortiz
Director Phone: 787-627-5559
Director Email: de156288@miescuela.pr
General Information
Title: La Biblioteca escolar: espacio para desarrollar destrezas y el manejo de la información de un mundo en transformación
State Project Code: BIBLIO19-076
Start Date: 08/29/2019
End Date: 03/30/2021
Abstract: A world in transformation and especially the area of education requires individuals who possess and demonstrate mastery of effective technological communication skills. For this reason, it is necessary to have the resources and the expertise of a librarian to manage these skills. The project “The school library: space to develop skills and information management of a world in transformation” provided the necessary technological resources to the student body and school community. The knowledge developed with the use of technology allowed them to discover and focus their expectations towards lifelong learning.  Through the project’s activities and workshops, students, parents and the community were able to receive training and learn about access to information and programs that facilitate knowledge and effective communication skills. The project encouraged the participation of parents in the academic process of their children. Access to technology allowed students to develop the skills required to face a world of great technological challenges.
State Goal: GOAL: 1: Provide virtual library services to the residents of Puerto Rico
Budget Information
LSTA
MATCH-State
MATCH-Other
Total
$16,122.00
$0.00
$0.00
$16,122.00
Intent(s)
Improve users' general knowledge and skills.
Curriculum support
Digital Literacy
Activities
Activity Details
Title: Acquisition of technological equipment
Narrative:

Prepare requisitions, follow up on the purchase order, receipt of materials and installation of the equipment purchased.  The materials and equipment requested are necessary for the implementation of the project in which the participants learned to use computers, printers, databases and basic programming, such as Word and Power Point.



Intent: Improve users' general knowledge and skills.

Activity: Content
Mode: Acquisition
Format: Combined physical & digital


Quantity
Number of hardware acquired: 24
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: Targeted
Geographic community of the targeted group: Suburban
For what age groups: 6-12 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: Yes
Limited functional literacy or informational skills: Yes
Is the activity category not already captured: No


Locale
Is the activity state-wide: No
Specific Locations: Yes
Name: Biblioteca Escuela Intermedia Mercedes García de Colorado
Address: Ave. Flor del Valle final, Urb. Las Vegas
City: Cataño
State: PR
Zip: 00962
Activity Details
Title: Virtual Workshop - Basic Use of Office Apps
Narrative:

Guidance and virtual technological literacy workshop on the configuration and operation of the devices were offered to teachers, students, parents and guardians. The workshop included: account activation, Office 365 applications, and virtual connectivity. Likewise, demonstration of the conversion and use of documents in Word, Power Point and PDF were offered.



Intent: Improve users' general knowledge and skills.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Presentation/performance
Format: Virtual


Quantity
Presentation/performance length (minutes): 60
Number of presentations/performances administered: 10
Average number in attendance per session: 20


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: Suburban
For what age groups: 6-12 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: Yes
Limited functional literacy or informational skills: Yes
Is the activity category not already captured: No


Locale
Is the activity state-wide: No
Specific Locations: Yes
Name: Biblioteca Escuela Intermedia Mercedes García de Colorado
Address: Ave. Flor del Valle final, Urb. Las Vegas
City: Cataño
State: PR
Zip: 00962
Project Outcomes
Project Outcomes
List any important outcomes or findings not previously reported:
Growth and application of ISTE Standards for students. Satisfaction of parents and guardians with the technological assistance and the space for technological development. Adoption of 21st century competencies.
Please briefly describe the importance of these outcomes and findings for future program planning:
Innovative physical and digital tools to search for information are an important part of the improvement of library services, thus resulting in user satisfaction. The project offered the opportunity to get to know the previous knowledge and literacy levels and needs of the library users.
Explain one or two of the most significant lessons learned for others wanting to adopt any facets of this project:
As managers of information and technology, the satisfaction of teaching and sharing knowledge with our community teaches us that there is a lesson to learn every day and that as information specialists librarians serve as propellants of lifelong learning. The appreciation of those who we serve and the satisfaction of providing the needed library services are invaluable.
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:
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: Technology, Integration, Virtual access