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G2S Project Code: 2020-AS-86438
State: American Samoa
Fiscal Year: 2020
Grantee
American Samoa Government

Project Director
Director Name: Justin Maga
Director Phone: 684-733-5816
Director Email: justinmaga@gmail.com
General Information
Title: Staff Development
State Project Code:
Start Date: 10/01/2019
End Date: 09/30/2021
Abstract: Providing opportunities for staff to pursue professional development and training that are related to their duties is vital given the current state of librarianship in the territory.  Because American Samoa's library positions are dominated by paraprofessionals, it is important to provide opportunities for training to enhance the quality of library services in the territory.  Professional Librarians also need the opportunity to maintain their skill sets through training, professional conferences, and continuing education opportunities.  We have added the Darren Hardy Training Vault as a resource for training and staff development.  The training vault focuses on the areas of productivity/motivation, leadership, and marketing for professional development.  A more business like approach to marketing and delivering library services was sought in response to declining library visits and program attendance.  This training will be ongoing depending on outcomes in the next year.

State Goal: State Library Workforce
Budget Information
LSTA
MATCH-State
MATCH-Other
Total
$22,275.00
$0.00
$0.00
$22,275.00
Intent(s)
Improve the library workforce.
Continuing Education and Staff Development
Library Skills
Activities
Activity Details
Title: Attend Professional Conferences
Narrative: Staff members are encouraged to attend professional conferences on behalf of the library to network and develop professionally in a professional environment.



Intent: Improve the library workforce.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Other
Format: In-person
Other: Attending professional conferences


Quantity


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: 1
Academic Libraries: 0
SLAA: 1
Consortia: 1
Special Libraries: 0
School Libraries: 0
Other: 0
Activity Details
Title: Professional Training (On island)
Narrative: Professional training on island is conducted by professional staff when applicable.  Professional staff may also be brought in from off-island to conduct training as well.  Training videos have also been purchased for staff training as well.

Intent: Improve the library workforce.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Presentation/performance
Format: In-person


Quantity
Presentation/performance length (minutes): 60
Number of presentations/performances administered: 8
Average number in attendance per session: 10


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: 1
Academic Libraries: 0
SLAA: 1
Consortia: 0
Special Libraries: 0
School Libraries: 0
Other: 0
Activity Details
Title: Niche (FBPL) Academy
Narrative: We have added the Niche Academy as a resource for professional development for staff and patrons.  Training modules will be made available to patron and staff groups according to need and interest.  The academy also allows staff to create training modules for in-house processes.
Intent: Improve the library workforce.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Program
Format: Virtual


Quantity
Session length (minutes): 0
Number of sessions in program: 0
Average number in attendance per session: 0
Number of times program administered: 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: 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: 1
Academic Libraries: 1
SLAA: 1
Consortia: 1
Special Libraries: 1
School Libraries: 1
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: Applying what I learned 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: Insane Productivity Training
Narrative: The Insane Productivity Training is offered to all staff in hopes of motivating productivity and innovation in their respective positions.  Team building and better morale are also objectives of this training opportunity.  
Intent: Improve the library workforce.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Program
Format: Virtual


Quantity
Session length (minutes): 90
Number of sessions in program: 12
Average number in attendance per session: 1
Number of times program administered: 3


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: No
Specific Locations: Yes
Name: Feleti Barstow Public Library
Address: PO Box 997687
City: Pago Pago
State: AS
Zip: 96799
Question 1: I learned something by participating in this library activity.
Strongly Agree: 1
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: 1
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: 1
Agree: 0
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 0
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 0
Question 4: Applying what I learned will help improve library services to the public.
Strongly Agree: 1
Agree: 0
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 0
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 0
Activity Details
Title: Leadership Training (Hero's Journey)
Narrative: Leadership training courses are offered to all staff with added encouragement to managerial and supervisory staff.  With library services facing service delivery changes it is important to invest in leadership training for those who must navigate and become advocates for library services in a rapidly changing world.
Intent: Improve the library workforce.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Program
Format: Virtual


Quantity
Session length (minutes): 90
Number of sessions in program: 21
Average number in attendance per session: 2
Number of times program administered: 1


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: No
Specific Locations: Yes
Name: Feleti Barstow Public Library
Address: PO Box 997687
City: Utulei
State: AS
Zip: 96799
Question 1: I learned something by participating in this library activity.
Strongly Agree: 1
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: 1
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: 1
Agree: 0
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 0
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 0
Question 4: Applying what I learned will help improve library services to the public.
Strongly Agree: 1
Agree: 0
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 0
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 0
Activity Details
Title: Business Marketing Class
Narrative: A marketing  course was made available to Board and Administrative level staff in hopes of increasing the visibility of library services and participation in library programs.  This is a direct response to sharp decreases in library visits and program attendance.  
Intent: Improve the library workforce.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Program
Format: Virtual


Quantity
Session length (minutes): 480
Number of sessions in program: 3
Average number in attendance per session: 1
Number of times program administered: 2


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: No
Specific Locations: Yes
Name: Feleti Barstow Public Library
Address: PO Box 997687
City: Utulei
State: AS
Zip: 96799
Question 1: I learned something by participating in this library activity.
Strongly Agree: 1
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: 1
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: 1
Agree: 0
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 0
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 0
Question 4: Applying what I learned will help improve library services to the public.
Strongly Agree: 1
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:
Several key staff have moved on to take advantage of opportunities provided by a large influx of federal funding into the territory due to COVID. Also, the political appointments of complete new leadership to the SLAA Board has left little to no institutional knowledge at the trustee level. A reorganization of sorts has begun at the SLAA beginning with the hiring of a new Territorial Librarian.
Please briefly describe the importance of these outcomes and findings for future program planning:
3 SLAA staff have moved on with the significant investment made in their professional training.
Explain one or two of the most significant lessons learned for others wanting to adopt any facets of this project:
While no-one could have predicted the attrition of the 'great resignation.' Paying closer attention to the timing of the offering may have saved the significant investment made. A long term commitment should be sought before investing in training.
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:
Yes
Explain:
A selection process needs to be put in place that includes a long term commitment to the training investment.
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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