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G2S Project Code: 2022-NE-91812
State: Nebraska
Fiscal Year: 2022
Grantee
CENTRAL CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY

Project Director
Director Name: Sara Lee
Director Phone: 308-946-2512
Director Email: cc.library.ne@gmail.com
General Information
Title: Library Improvement Grant: Central City PL
State Project Code:
Start Date: 10/01/2021
End Date: 09/30/2023
Abstract: From sub-recipient: Two touchscreen (Wi-Fi enabled) kiosks were purchased for our library on 2/24/23 from Displays2go.com. One kiosk is 21.5" and the other is 15.6" in size. Also purchased from this same company were items to complement and/or enhance the kiosks. These items included counter mats with non-skid backing and hard plexi tops as well as acrylic sign holders for tabletop use. The counter mats and acrylic sign holders are in multiple sizes. On 9/26/23 2 Liebert PST5 UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply), battery backup with surge protection and 2 Tera 1D barcode scanners, wireless with stand image scanning (handheld readers) were purchased. The items purchased have facilitated self-checkout usage. Our goal to allow patrons to access our online catalog was accomplished. The kiosks, counter mats, and acrylic sign holders also contain information about accessing LSTA funded services such as NebraskAccess, eReads, etc.
State Goal: Sustainability of Library Programs and Services
Budget Information
LSTA
MATCH-State
MATCH-Other
Total
$1,788.00
$0.00
$0.00
$1,788.00
Intent(s)
Improve library's physical and technology infrastructure.
Buildings & Facilities
Systems & Technologies
Activities
Activity Details
Title: Library Improvement Grant: Central City PL
Narrative: Library purchased 2 self service kiosks
Intent: Improve library's physical and technology infrastructure.

Activity: Procurement
Mode:
Format:


Quantity
Number of equipment acquired: 0
Number of acquired equipment used: 0
Number of hardware items acquired: 2
Number of acquired hardware items used: 2
Number of software items acquired: 0
Number of acquired software items used: 0
Number of materials/supplies acquired: 0
Number of acquired materials/supplies used: 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: No
For a targeted group or for the general population: General


Locale
Is the activity state-wide: No
Specific Locations: Yes
Name: CENTRAL CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 1604 15TH AVENUE
City: CENTRAL CITY
State: NE
Zip: 68826
Project Outcomes
Project Outcomes
List any important outcomes or findings not previously reported:
From sub-recipient: The practical and easy access to CCPL's content offerings, and the enhanced ability to access information for services such as Nebraska Access in a modern, attractive, eye-catching way were both important outcomes of the project. The ability to allow patrons to utilize self-checkout as another outcome. The result or benefit was enhancing and/or adding to the services that our library is able to provide. There were no negative aspects to this project. The anticipated outcomes of our project were what we anticipated and planned for.
Please briefly describe the importance of these outcomes and findings for future program planning:
From sub-recipient: For future planning, the items purchased during this project will be an integral part in our services. Due to the eye-catching nature of these items, they will be an important part of our planning processes.
Explain one or two of the most significant lessons learned for others wanting to adopt any facets of this project:
From sub-recipient: The ability to update the kiosks easily and to be able to provide such a beneficial service to our community are both positive results of the 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: No
Exemplary Narrative
Project Tags: Self service kiosks