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G2S Project Code: 2020-MS-85327
State: Mississippi
Fiscal Year: 2020
Grantee
Mississippi Library Commission

Project Director
Director Name: Tracy Carr
Director Phone: 6014324450
Director Email: tcarr@mlc.lib.ms.us
General Information
Title: Reading Programs--Center for the Book
State Project Code: 3000028658
Start Date: 10/01/2019
End Date: 09/30/2021
Abstract: MLC enhanced access to quality library services through specialized development on literary programs and programming in order to promote civic engagement.
State Goal: Strengthen Libraries by Sharing Resources
Budget Information
LSTA
MATCH-State
MATCH-Other
Total
$4,440.68
$3,581.13
$0.00
$8,021.81
Intent(s)
Improve users’ ability to participate in their community.
Arts, Culture & Humanities
Civic Affairs
Activities
Activity Details
Title: Reading Programs -- Center for the Book
Narrative: Developed and maintained annual reading programs for adults and undertook other reading programs as appropriate; participated in partnerships with other entities to create opportunities for community engagement, such as the Mississippi Book Festival; Created Book Club in a Box and other kits for checkout (Legos, art kits, Wii kits, STEM kits) to encourage community engagement.
Intent: Improve users’ ability to participate in their community.

Activity: Content
Mode: Lending
Format: Physical


Quantity
Total number of items circulated: 44
Average number of items circulated / month: 4
Total number of ILL transactions: 2,748
Average number of ILL transactions / month: 229


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: 236
Academic Libraries: 3
SLAA: 0
Consortia: 0
Special Libraries: 1
School Libraries: 11
Other: 1
Question 1: I am satisfied that the resource is meeting library needs.
Strongly Agree: 0
Agree: 0
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 0
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 0
Question 2: Applying the resource 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:
Offering book club kits and other literary/non-traditional programming filled a need for public libraries with little to no funding to devote to programming outside of the norm.
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:
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
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