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G2S Project Code: 2020-WI-86738
State: Wisconsin
Fiscal Year: 2020
Grantee
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Project Director
Director Name: Benjamin Miller
Director Phone: 608-224-6168
Director Email: benjamin.miller@dpi.wi.gov
General Information
Title: Statewide Library Improvement: Youth and Inclusive Services
State Project Code:
Start Date: 10/01/2019
End Date: 09/30/2021
Abstract: DPI provided statewide support to libraries and library systems in providing services and resources related to youth and inclusive services. This consisted of consultation, training, and presentations. In addition, the consultant in this role provided internal supports to ensure that targeted populations benefited from LSTA funds across program areas.
State Goal: Youth and Inclusive Services Development
Budget Information
LSTA
MATCH-State
MATCH-Other
Total
$76,181.52
$0.00
$0.00
$76,181.52
Intent(s)
Improve the library workforce.
Early Literacy
Continuing Education and Staff Development
Activities
Activity Details
Title: Summer Library Program
Narrative: Each year, the Division for Libraries and Technology (DLT) coordinates a summer reading program on behalf of Wisconsin's public libraries. This year DLT supported Wisconsin's membership to the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) and provided the all-ages manual to Wisconsin public libraries. Through the state-sponsored membership to CSLP, Wisconsin libraries were able to purchase high-quality program materials at a low cost.
Intent: Improve the library workforce.

Activity: Content
Mode: Acquisition
Format: Digital


Quantity
Number of hardware acquired: 0
Number of software acquired: 0
Number of licensed databases acquired: 0
Number of print materials (books & government documents) acquired: 0
Number of electronic materials acquired: 1
Number of audio/visual units (audio discs, talking books, other recordings) acquired: 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: Yes
Specific Locations: No
Library Types
Public Libraries: 381
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: Compassion Resilience Training
Narrative: DPI contracted with Rogers InHealth to provide custom training to the Wisconsin library community on the Compassion Resilience Toolkit. Working for the public requires empathy and a desire to serve. However, this also goes hand in hand with burnout and stress, which have been exacerbated during the time of COVID-19. The compassion resilience training guides staff back to the core set of values and the drive for a sense of purpose that drew them to work in libraries in the first place. The Compassion Resilience Toolkit supports the development of a strong set of skills to manage expectations, set professional and personal boundaries, build effective collegial relationships, and practice real-time and ongoing self-care.  This session provided an overview of the toolkit and direct application of three-five techniques. The audience was library and system staff.
Intent: Improve the library workforce.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Program
Format: Virtual


Quantity
Session length (minutes): 60
Number of sessions in program: 1
Average number in attendance per session: 177
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: Yes
Specific Locations: No
Library Types
Public Libraries: 0
Academic Libraries: 0
SLAA: 0
Consortia: 0
Special Libraries: 0
School Libraries: 0
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: Youth and Inclusive Services Consultant
Narrative: A Youth and Inclusive Services consultant provided statewide leadership in promoting public library services to youth (ages 0-18) and to special populations including those who are economically and educationally disadvantaged; those for whom English is a second language; those who are institutionalized, incarcerated, or homeless; and those who are cognitively, emotionally or physically disabled.
Intent: Improve the library workforce.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Other
Format: Other
Other: Consultant provided instruction on an ongoing and as-needed basis


Quantity


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: Yes
Specific Locations: No
Library Types
Public Libraries: 381
Academic Libraries: 0
SLAA: 1
Consortia: 0
Special Libraries: 0
School Libraries: 0
Other: 0
Project Outcomes
Project Outcomes
List any important outcomes or findings not previously reported:
This project leverages statewide scale to provide support to libraries in providing services to youth and historically underrepresented populations. Additionally, this work is extraordinary hard and this project provided support services to those who are providing the service. Something that is important in sustainability.
Please briefly describe the importance of these outcomes and findings for future program planning:
Because service to youth and underrepresented populations never stops, sustainability is key. Supporting those who provide support locally is key and should be done intentionally to ensure that this critical resource is available in local communities. Targeting resources to scalable activities and the well-being of those involved at the local level pays huge dividends.
Explain one or two of the most significant lessons learned for others wanting to adopt any facets of this project:
Finding out interest before offering statewide training is key. The amount of libraries interested in Compassion Resilience training far exceeded our expectations. Had we better known demand, we could have negotiated a different contract that would have allowed us to serve more library workers.
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:
Yes
Explain:
We will be hiring new consultants to help carry out this activity and they will likely bring their own skills and knowledge to the project, which will inform future activities.
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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