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G2S Project Code: 2021-CA-87969
State: California
Fiscal Year: 2021
Grantee
OCEANSIDE PUBLIC LIBRARY

Project Director
Director Name: Monica Chapa Domercq
Director Phone: 760 435-5586
Director Email: mcdomercq@oceansideca.org
General Information
Title: Landes Community Engagement and Leadership Project
State Project Code: 40-9220
Start Date: 07/01/2021
End Date: 09/30/2022
Abstract: The Landes Community Engagement and Leadership Project provided better representation, relationship-building, and community-driven Library and City services to an underserved, predominantly Latinx neighborhood by hiring, training, and mentoring four local, young adult interns who conducted surveys and community conversations with local residents. The team of interns canvassed 1,700 homes and held five community conversations with over 50 participants. Through the leadership and guidance of the Project's Professional Assistant, the interns developed workforce related skills and helped provide a trusted connection for residents to give input and direction on desperately wanted and needed Library and City services moving forward.

State Goal: Goal 1: Equitable Access
Budget Information
LSTA
MATCH-State
MATCH-Other
Total
$55,735.00
$0.00
$19,227.00
$74,962.00
Intent(s)
Improve users’ ability to participate in their community.
Outreach & Partnerships
Activities
Activity Details
Title: Community Engagement and Leadership Training Manual
Narrative: The Project manager and Professional Assistant for the Landes Community Engagement and Leadership Project and saved digital file. The manual was used in orienting and training interns who participated in the program and contained information about the project, the library, and the role of interns.

See attachment: LCELP Training Manual



Intent: Improve users’ ability to participate in their community.

Activity: Content
Mode: Creation
Format: Digital


Quantity
Number of items digitized: 0
Number of items digitized and available to the public: 0
Number of physical items: 0
Number of open-source applications/software/systems: 0
Number of proprietary applications/software/systems: 0
Number of learning resources (e.g. toolkits, guides): 1
Number of plans/frameworks: 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: No
Specific Locations: Yes
Name: John Landes Park & Recreation Center
Address: 2855 Cedar Road
City: Oceanside
State: CA
Zip: 92056
Name: OCEANSIDE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 330 N. COAST HIGHWAY
City: OCEANSIDE
State: CA
Zip: 92054
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: Community Conversations
Narrative: Landes Community Engagement and Leadership Project interns hosted five Harwood-style Community Conversations with the public in the Landes neighborhood. Each intern facilitated at least one conversation to gain an understanding of what aspirations and concerns residents had for the Landes neighborhood. Notes were taken and a summary of what was learned from the conversation was presented to the public and shared with the City Council.

Intent: Improve users’ ability to participate in their community.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Program
Format: In-person


Quantity
Session length (minutes): 90
Number of sessions in program: 5
Average number in attendance per session: 10
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: No
For a targeted group or for the general population: Targeted
Geographic community of the targeted group: Suburban
For what age groups: 18-25 years
26-49 years
50-59 years
60-69 years
70+ years
For what economic types: Economic Not Applicable
For what ethnicity types: Hispanic
Is the activity directed at families: Yes
Is the activity directed at intergenerational groups: No
Is the activity directed at immigrants/refugees: No
Is the activity directed at those with disabilities: No
Limited functional literacy or informational skills: No
Is the activity category not already captured: No


Locale
Is the activity state-wide: No
Specific Locations: Yes
Name: John Landes Park & Recreation Center
Address: 2855 Cedar Road
City: Oceanside
State: CA
Zip: 92056
Name: OCEANSIDE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 330 N. COAST HIGHWAY
City: OCEANSIDE
State: CA
Zip: 92054
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: I am more aware of resources and services provided by the library.
Strongly Agree: 0
Agree: 0
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 0
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 0
Question 5: I am more likely to use other library resources and services.
Strongly Agree: 0
Agree: 0
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 0
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 0
Activity Details
Title: Culminating Presentation
Narrative: Project Professional Assistant and four interns presented a summary of the project to a group of interested neighborhood residents during a “Welcome Back to Landes Community Center” Special Event and Resource Fair. A summary of the survey were shared as well as what was learned from the community conversations. Oceanside’s Mayor also honored project partner Pastor Sheldon with a proclamation noting his service to the community and making June 25 Pastor Sheldon Brown Day in Oceanside. 



Intent: Improve users’ ability to participate in their community.

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


Quantity
Presentation/performance length (minutes): 30
Number of presentations/performances administered: 1
Average number in attendance per session: 90


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: No
For a targeted group or for the general population: Targeted
Geographic community of the targeted group: Suburban
For what age groups: All Ages
For what economic types: Economic Not Applicable
For what ethnicity types: Hispanic
Is the activity directed at families: Yes
Is the activity directed at intergenerational groups: No
Is the activity directed at immigrants/refugees: No
Is the activity directed at those with disabilities: No
Limited functional literacy or informational skills: No
Is the activity category not already captured: No


Locale
Is the activity state-wide: No
Specific Locations: Yes
Name: John Landes Park & Recreation Center
Address: 2855 Cedar Road
City: Oceanside
State: CA
Zip: 92056
Name: OCEANSIDE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 330 N. COAST HIGHWAY
City: OCEANSIDE
State: CA
Zip: 92054
Activity Details
Title: Community Engagement and Leadership Training for Project Interns
Narrative: Project Manager and Professional Assistant developed Leadership Training for the four interns that centered on topics like library advocacy, racial equity and inclusion and Harwood-style community conversation facilitation. The interns were also trained how to do effective community outreach during four hour-long Community Engagement and Leadership instruction sessions with local community leaders including Oceanside Mayor Esther Sanchez.

Intent: Improve users’ ability to participate in their community.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Program
Format: In-person


Quantity
Session length (minutes): 60
Number of sessions in program: 8
Average number in attendance per session: 4
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: John Landes Park & Recreation Center
Address: 2855 Cedar Road
City: Oceanside
State: CA
Zip: 92056
Name: OCEANSIDE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 330 N. COAST HIGHWAY
City: OCEANSIDE
State: CA
Zip: 92054
Question 1: I learned something by participating in this library activity.
Strongly Agree: 2
Agree: 2
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: 2
Agree: 2
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: 4
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: 3
Agree: 1
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 0
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 0
Activity Details
Title: Landes Community Survey
Narrative: In collaboration with Neighborhood Services and Parks and Recreation, Oceanside Public Library created a prospective survey in order to determine what programs and services residents would like to see at the Landes Community Center.

See attachment: LCELP survey sample.
Link to survey responses (including comments): https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vSzKGgSzxS1dW0f-q7yGUy5HQdn6sDFTQqMUzDNZTDQ/edit?usp=sharing
Intent: Improve users’ ability to participate in their community.

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: 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: No
For a targeted group or for the general population: Targeted
Geographic community of the targeted group: Suburban
For what age groups: All Ages
For what economic types: Economic Not Applicable
For what ethnicity types: Hispanic
Ethnicity Not Applicable
Is the activity directed at families: No
Is the activity directed at intergenerational groups: No
Is the activity directed at immigrants/refugees: No
Is the activity directed at those with disabilities: No
Limited functional literacy or informational skills: No
Is the activity category not already captured: No


Locale
Is the activity state-wide: No
Specific Locations: Yes
Name: John Landes Park & Recreation Center
Address: 3255 Cedar Road
City: Oceanside
State: CA
Zip: 92056
Project Outcomes
Project Outcomes
List any important outcomes or findings not previously reported:
The Landes Community Engagement and Leadership Project allowed the Library to partner with Neighborhood Services and Parks and Recreation in a way that had not been done before. The City and Library services survey creation was collaborative with these departments as were the efforts of the project. The survey was completed by 209 households with 15% done in Spanish and 85% done in English. Residents prioritized the types of services and programs they would like to see at the Landes Community Center. The top ten types of services included having a Mini-Library at the Center. The survey results and comments will be used by the City's Development Services Department to help write a Request for Proposals for a redesign of the Center. The City is making funding available for the City departments involved in this project to staff and bring programming to the Center in Fall 2022. Two interns expressed interest in working with the Library again if and when the project is repeated. The others are off to college.
Please briefly describe the importance of these outcomes and findings for future program planning:
The City and Library services survey was extremely helpful in program planning for the Landes Community Center, as it not only asked about programs and services but also best times of day to have programming and age groups of those who would participate in activities. Collaborative efforts of City Departments will extend to other neighborhood centers and there is a plan for the Library to seek funding to repeat the project in other underserved neighborhoods. This project has initiated informed decisions about the Center that will need to be community-driven to prove successful.
Explain one or two of the most significant lessons learned for others wanting to adopt any facets of this project:
Getting buy-in from stakeholders was key to the success of this. Working closely with the pastor of the local church on this project proved to be one of the best decisions made since he had contact with so many of the residents of the Landes community. The project was also supported by other leaders in the City who are on the front lines of racial equity work. They contributed their time by meeting with the interns and talking about leadership and even recommended candidates for the Professional Assistant and Intern positions. Having the support of Library Administration and other City departments helped give the project more reach, credibility and tangible results.
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:
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
Exemplary Narrative
Project Tags: community, culture