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G2S Project Code: 2020-MH-85790
State: Marshall Islands
Fiscal Year: 2020
Grantee
Alele Museum, Public Library & National Archives

Project Director
Director Name: Wisse Amram
Director Phone: 692-625-3372
Director Email: wisseamram@gmail.com
General Information
Title: Library & Computer Classes
State Project Code:
Start Date: 10/01/2019
End Date: 09/30/2021
Abstract: During this grant period we were able to build new shelves for the Pacific Collection since some of the shelving had been damaged.  Also the Pacific Collection room was thoroughly cleaned and reorganized after the new shelves were installed. In addition durin this same period computer classes were held although many fewer people participated maybe due to covid restrictions put in place by the government  A total of 184 people during this two year period were active in the computer classes, which included 4th grade children and 6th to 8th grade students, and adults. 
State Goal: Goal 1: Enhance our library book collections
Budget Information
LSTA
MATCH-State
MATCH-Other
Total
$59,752.29
$13,456.38
$0.00
$73,208.67
Intent(s)
Improve users' general knowledge and skills.
Digital Literacy
Early Literacy
Activities
Activity Details
Title: Library
Narrative:
During this grant period the Alele library was open to the public for general use, to attend computer classes, and to do research  Approximately 244 people were involved in basic computer instruction, which included both adults and middle grade students  Also around 50 people accessed the internet and Pacific Collection to research their assignments for their college courses  Alele is the only public library in the Marshall Islands so it is important to make it as available as possible to the public  We also have a well stocked children's section in the library which is heavily used by children after school hours 

Intent: Improve users' general knowledge and skills.

Activity: Content
Mode: Preservation
Format: Physical


Quantity
Number of items conserved, relocated to protective storage, rehoused, or for which other preservation-appropriate physical action was taken: 300
Number of items reformatted, migrated, or for which other digital preservation-appropriate action was taken: 0
Number of preservation plans/frameworks produced/updated (i.e. preservation readiness plans, data management plans): 0


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: Yes
For a targeted group or for the general population: General


Locale
Is the activity state-wide: No
Specific Locations: No
Library Types
Public Libraries: 1
Academic Libraries: 0
SLAA: 0
Consortia: 0
Special Libraries: 0
School Libraries: 0
Other: 0
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
Activity Details
Title: Cleaning and reorganizing the Pacific Collection
Narrative: With the building of new book shelves for the Pacific Collection in the Library, the entire collection has been completely cleaned and reorganized in a way that makes it very easy to find items related to different areas of interest such as: nuclear, health, history Marshall Islands, etc  In addition items from other parts of the Pacific are also labeled in a way to make them easy to access 

Intent: Improve users' general knowledge and skills.

Activity: Content
Mode: Preservation
Format: Physical


Quantity
Number of items conserved, relocated to protective storage, rehoused, or for which other preservation-appropriate physical action was taken: 400
Number of items reformatted, migrated, or for which other digital preservation-appropriate action was taken: 0
Number of preservation plans/frameworks produced/updated (i.e. preservation readiness plans, data management plans): 0


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: Yes
For a targeted group or for the general population: General


Locale
Is the activity state-wide: No
Specific Locations: No
Library Types
Public Libraries: 1
Academic Libraries: 0
SLAA: 0
Consortia: 0
Special Libraries: 0
School Libraries: 0
Other: 0
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:
With the reorganization of the Pacific Collection, which is the most important collection in the library, the public will now easily be able to access information and resources for research purposes, or general knowledge interest.
Please briefly describe the importance of these outcomes and findings for future program planning:
Since the Pacific collection at our public library is the only such collection in the country, it is of great value and importance to the community and to the country since many old documents and reports are included in this collection.
Explain one or two of the most significant lessons learned for others wanting to adopt any facets of this project:
The most important aspect may be to monitor the books and documents on a regular basis and budget money for protecting the collection from termites, and other types of damage.
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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