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G2S Project Code: 2020-VI-86953
State: Virgin Islands
Fiscal Year: 2020
Grantee
DPNR/DIVISION OF LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES & MUS.

Project Director
Director Name: Amypatrice Parker DeSorbo
Director Phone: 3405137525
Director Email: amy.desorbo@dpnr.vi.gov
General Information
Title: Cares Act:PPE and Scanning devices
State Project Code: LS-246575-OLS-20
Start Date: 10/01/2019
End Date: 09/30/2021
Abstract: During Covid 19 we were very appreciative to receive funding to help us combat this pandemic and stay safe. We were able to buy Library scanning devices, Digital hand  thermometers, PPE, Clorox wipes, sanitizers etc.
Expenses on Budget previously submitted in amount of $9,597
This items kept and are still keeping us and our patrons safe so we can serve them. Thank you


State Goal: Institutional Capacity
Budget Information
LSTA
MATCH-State
MATCH-Other
Total
$9,597.02
$0.01
$0.01
$9,597.04
Intent(s)
Improve library operations.
Environment
Health & Wellness
Activities
Activity Details
Title: Testing patrons and Staff daily before entering library/bookmobile
Narrative: The supplies purchased with these funds helped and continue to help us stay safe from Covid. The Libraries have standing Scanning Devices and book mobiles have hand held thermometers that we use everyday. These devices show if someone has a temperature, they are then not allowed to enter building.
We also use PPE daily and Cleaning materials.
Intent: Improve library operations.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Other
Format: In-person
Other: items used to provide in person contact/ interaction.


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: 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: 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: 4
Academic Libraries: 0
SLAA: 0
Consortia: 0
Special Libraries: 1
School Libraries: 0
Other: 3
Project Outcomes
Project Outcomes
List any important outcomes or findings not previously reported:
We are keeping spread of COVID down
Please briefly describe the importance of these outcomes and findings for future program planning:
These findings have become daily operating procedures
Explain one or two of the most significant lessons learned for others wanting to adopt any facets of this project:
It was so helpful to have proper funding to purchase these supplies we normally wouldn't have luxury to procure. We brought CDC team member into Library and our events to teach how to use these things and why its important.
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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