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G2S Project Code: 2020-WI-86761
State: Wisconsin
Fiscal Year: 2020
Grantee
WINDING RIVERS LIBRARY SYSTEM

Project Director
Director Name: Kristen Anderson
Director Phone: 608-789-7119
Director Email: kristen@wrlsweb.org
General Information
Title: Winding Rivers Library System WPLC WSDLC E-book Data Project
State Project Code: 2021 - 329940 - DPI - Res - 251
Start Date: 07/01/2020
End Date: 09/30/2021
Abstract: The eBook Data Collection and Analysis project, managed by WiLS in partnership with the Wisconsin Public Library Consortium (WPLC) and the Wisconsin Schools Digital Library Consortium (WSDLC) analyzed the impact a variety of public closures had on eBook usage.
State Goal: Statewide Resource Sharing
Budget Information
LSTA
MATCH-State
MATCH-Other
Total
$5,000.00
$0.00
$0.00
$5,000.00
Intent(s)
Improve users’ ability to obtain and/or use information resources.
Library Infrastructure & Capacity
Research & Statistics
Activities
Activity Details
Title: Collected and Analyzed Usage Data
Narrative: Circulation, hold, expenditure, and user data were collected for Wisconsin Public Library Consortium and Wisconsin Schools Digital Library Consortium from OverDrive (the eBook vendor).  The data was analyzed in the context of dates of closures and “stay at home” orders.  The report was compiled and delivered to the Department of Public Instruction by WiLS and included presentations to WPLC and WSDLC.
Intent: Improve users’ ability to obtain and/or use information resources.

Activity: Planning & Evaluation
Mode: Retrospective
Format: Third party


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: 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: 382
Academic Libraries: 0
SLAA: 0
Consortia: 16
Special Libraries: 0
School Libraries: 200
Other: 0
Question 1: I believe the planning and evaluation addresses library needs.
Strongly Agree: 0
Agree: 0
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 0
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 0
Question 2: I am satisfied with the extent to which the plan or evaluation addresses library needs.
Strongly Agree: 0
Agree: 0
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 0
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 0
Question 3: I believe the information from the plan or evaluation will be applied to address library needs.
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:
Data will prove useful for future electronic resources planning.
Please briefly describe the importance of these outcomes and findings for future program planning:
In-depth analysis will provide useful for planning related to any future public health emergencies as well as establish a baseline of current health emergency usage of these resources.
Explain one or two of the most significant lessons learned for others wanting to adopt any facets of this project:
Deviations from anticipated use provide excellent data for future planning.
Do you anticipate continuing this project after the current reporting period ends:
No
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:
Yes
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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