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G2S Project Code: 2020-PW-85340
State: Palau
Fiscal Year: 2020
Grantee
Palau Ministry of Education

Project Director
Director Name: Aileen Mikel
Director Phone: 680-488-2811
Director Email: amikel@palaumoe.net
General Information
Title: Library program and collection development
State Project Code:
Start Date: 10/01/2019
End Date: 09/30/2021
Abstract: We utilized funds to purchase locally published children's books that are in both English and Palauan, as well as educational supplies for students. These materials allowed students to better connect with the Palauan language, as well as help boost literacy rates in schools.


State Goal: Goal 1: Update and expand library collection development
Budget Information
LSTA
MATCH-State
MATCH-Other
Total
$18,146.00
$39,165.00
$0.00
$57,311.00
Intent(s)
Improve users’ ability to obtain and/or use information resources.
Early Literacy
Reading Program (Not Summer Reading)
Activities
Activity Details
Title: Library Program
Narrative: Acquired locally published books written in both English and Palauan Language and distributed copies to all libraries, including preschool and head starts. Conducted a one day Back-to-School library program for grade K-12 to instill a love of reading and to promote early reading literacy in both English and Palauan language and gave out educational supplies to children and students who participated in the program
Intent: Improve users’ ability to obtain and/or use information resources.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Program
Format: In-person


Quantity
Session length (minutes): 360
Number of sessions in program: 1
Average number in attendance per session: 200
Number of times program administered: 1


Partner Information
Organization Type of Partner Organization(s):
Libraries: Yes
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: Yes
Specific Locations: No
Library Types
Public Libraries: 1
Academic Libraries: 1
SLAA: 0
Consortia: 0
Special Libraries: 7
School Libraries: 17
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: I am more aware of resources and services provided by the library.
Strongly Agree: 0
Agree: 0
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 0
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 0
Question 5: I am more likely to use other library resources and services.
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:
Kids and students will improved their native language skills and improve their reading literacy. Kids will acquire some educational materials and supplies. Libraries will have copies of these locally published books.
Please briefly describe the importance of these outcomes and findings for future program planning:
These will help kids and students to improve their reading skills and will also attract more participants to join the program in the future.
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
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