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G2S Project Code: 2020-DE-86520
State: Delaware
Fiscal Year: 2020
Grantee
Delaware Division of Libraries

Project Director
Director Name: Annie Norman
Director Phone: 302-257-3001
Director Email: annie.norman@delaware.gov
General Information
Title: Delaware Libraries Social Infrastructure & Social Innovation
State Project Code:
Start Date: 10/01/2019
End Date: 09/30/2021
Abstract: The goal of Delaware Libraries Social Infrastructure and Social Innovation (SI) is to triage, clarify, and strengthen partnerships in Delaware’s social infrastructure to help Delawareans take the next steps in achieving their potential.
The pandemic required the SI Team to continue working on ways to help patrons in creative ways, since many libraries were only offering curbside and limited hours for all of 2020. We continued our online job and essential needs appointment services, and essential needs interns worked outside at libraries that weren’t open to the public.  On July 6, 2020, several libraries in Sussex County opened, and we were there in force, not only with our essential needs interns but also with our partners. WiFi had already been extended to the library parking lots, then Chromebooks and hotspots were added to library circulation. We worked on virtual programming with our partners - Delaware Money School, University of Delaware Cooperative Extension, legal partners, and more.  In May 2021 we officially launched Delaware Libraries Telehealth Kiosks in three libraries in Sussex County, with plans to expand statewide.  Delaware is the first to provide library-led statewide telehealth services.
State Goal: Lifelong Learning
Budget Information
LSTA
MATCH-State
MATCH-Other
Total
$175,200.64
$20,050.64
$0.00
$195,251.28
Intent(s)
Improve users' general knowledge and skills.
Library Infrastructure & Capacity
Research & Statistics
Activities
Activity Details
Title: Delaware Libraries Social Infrastructure & Innovation
Narrative:

The goal of Delaware Libraries Social Infrastructure and Social Innovation (SI) is to triage, clarify, and strengthen partnerships in Delaware’s social infrastructure to help Delawareans take the next steps in achieving their potential.

The pandemic required the SI Team to continue working on ways to help patrons in creative ways, since many libraries were only offering curbside and limited hours for all of 2020. We continued our online job and essential needs appointment services and essential needs interns worked outside at libraries that weren’t open to the public.  On July 6, 2020, several libraries in Sussex County opened and we were there in force, not only with our essential needs interns but also with our partners. WiFi had already been extended to the library parking lots, then Chromebooks and hotspots were added to library circulation. We worked on virtual programming with our partners - Delaware Money School, University of Delaware Cooperative Extension, legal partners, and more.  In May 2021 we officially launched Delaware Libraries Telehealth Kiosks in three libraries in Sussex County, with plans to expand statewide.  Delaware is the first to provide library-led statewide telehealth services.


Intent: Improve users' general knowledge and skills.

Activity: Planning & Evaluation
Mode: Prospective
Format: In-house


Quantity
Number of evaluations and/or plans funded: 1
Number of funded evaluation and/or plans completed: 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: Yes
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: 33
Academic Libraries: 0
SLAA: 0
Consortia: 0
Special Libraries: 0
School Libraries: 0
Other: 0
Project Outcomes
Project Outcomes
List any important outcomes or findings not previously reported:

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: Yes
Exemplary NarrativeThe goal of Delaware Libraries Social Infrastructure and Social Innovation (SI) is to triage, clarify, and strengthen partnerships in Delaware’s social infrastructure to help Delawareans take the next steps in achieving their potential. The pandemic required the SI Team to continue working on ways to help patrons in creative ways, since many libraries were only offering curbside and limited hours for all of 2020. We continued our online job and essential needs appointment services and essential needs interns worked outside at libraries that weren’t open to the public. On July 6, 2020, several libraries in Sussex County opened and we were there in force, not only with our essential needs interns but also with our partners. WiFi had already been extended to the library parking lots, then Chromebooks and hotspots were added to library circulation. We worked on virtual programming with our partners - Delaware Money School, University of Delaware Cooperative Extension, legal partners, and more. In May 2021 we officially launched Delaware Libraries Telehealth Kiosks in three libraries in Sussex County, with plans to expand statewide. Delaware is the first to provide library-led statewide telehealth services.
Project Tags: jobs, social workers, telehealth