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G2S Project Code: 2022-AR-91252
State: Arkansas
Fiscal Year: 2022
Grantee
Arkansas State Library

Project Director
Director Name: Janine Miller
Director Phone: 501-682-5291
Director Email: janine.miller@ade.arkansas.gov
General Information
Title: Continuing Education
State Project Code: 09
Start Date: 10/01/2022
End Date: 09/30/2023
Abstract: Arkansas State Library’s Continuing Education learning opportunities have continued to remain primarily in the virtual space, with a few in-person learning opportunities. Participants are highly encouraged to participate to expand their knowledge to improve skills, strengthen relationships, and commit to professional growth opportunities. Professional development is offered in a wide range of professional topics such as customer service, cataloging, Artificial Intelligence, communication, engaging stakeholders, and more.
State Goal: Provide Training and Professional Development to the State's Library Workforce
Budget Information
LSTA
MATCH-State
MATCH-Other
Total
$74,293.00
$188,111.00
$0.00
$262,404.00
Intent(s)
Improve the library workforce.
Continuing Education and Staff Development
Library Skills
Activities
Activity Details
Title: Library Juice Academy
Narrative: Library Juice Academy provides access to the Arkansas Library Community for any library employee throughout the state of Arkansas. The courses are taught asynchronously by university professors that engage their students with assignments, discussion boards, recommended reading, self assessment, and reflection. Participants can take one individual course, or pursue a Library Juice Academy Certificate.
Intent: Improve the library workforce.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Program
Format: Virtual


Quantity
Session length (minutes): 1,100
Number of sessions in program: 87
Average number in attendance per session: 15
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: 19
Academic Libraries: 10
SLAA: 0
Consortia: 0
Special Libraries: 3
School Libraries: 1
Other: 0
Question 1: I learned something by participating in this library activity.
Strongly Agree: 54
Agree: 28
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 4
Disagree: 1
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 0
Question 2: I feel more confident about what I just learned.
Strongly Agree: 38
Agree: 38
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 8
Disagree: 3
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 0
Question 3: I intend to apply what I just learned.
Strongly Agree: 40
Agree: 38
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 7
Disagree: 1
Strongly Disagree: 1
Non-Response: 0
Question 4: Applying what I learned will help improve library services to the public.
Strongly Agree: 45
Agree: 32
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 8
Disagree: 2
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 0
Activity Details
Title: People Connect Institute Webinars
Narrative: People Connect Institute (PCI) Webinars provides the Arkansas library community access to high quality professional development from a team of knowledge experts. These trainings happen once a week from a robust variety of current library related topics and last one hour. The Arkansas Library Community has access to archived content to view.
Intent: Improve the library workforce.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Program
Format: Virtual


Quantity
Session length (minutes): 3,120
Number of sessions in program: 50
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: 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: 37
Academic Libraries: 10
SLAA: 0
Consortia: 0
Special Libraries: 1
School Libraries: 3
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: ALL-In
Narrative: The Arkansas Library Leadership Institute (ALL-In) program was created by the Arkansas State Library to develop leaders within Arkansas’ library community and to strengthen professional relationships among all types of librarians. During this reporting year, we concluded our third cohort of participants. Virtual activities, in-person workshops, and book discussions continue to be held for past-participants and members of all three cohorts continue to remain engaged with the program.
Intent: Improve the library workforce.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Program
Format: In-person


Quantity
Session length (minutes): 2,040
Number of sessions in program: 4
Average number in attendance per session: 33
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: 30
Academic Libraries: 6
SLAA: 2
Consortia: 0
Special Libraries: 1
School Libraries: 8
Other: 0
Question 1: I learned something by participating in this library activity.
Strongly Agree: 79
Agree: 13
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 3
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 0
Question 2: I feel more confident about what I just learned.
Strongly Agree: 74
Agree: 17
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 4
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 0
Question 3: I intend to apply what I just learned.
Strongly Agree: 76
Agree: 15
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 4
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 0
Question 4: Applying what I learned will help improve library services to the public.
Strongly Agree: 76
Agree: 14
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 4
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 1
Project Outcomes
Project Outcomes
List any important outcomes or findings not previously reported:
The Arkansas Library Community really appreciates the opportunity for face-to-face trainings, however, they are beginning to embrace virtual and online training.
Please briefly describe the importance of these outcomes and findings for future program planning:
These outcomes and findings were helpful to learn for future program planning and continuity purposes of platforms.
Explain one or two of the most significant lessons learned for others wanting to adopt any facets of this project:
At the end of the fiscal year, it was shared with the larger Arkansas Library Community the impact the current fiscal year overall statistics. The library community learned how many participants participated in web-based learning, and how much the overall cost libraries saved by utilizing trainings provided by the Arkansas State Library.
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: Yes
Exemplary NarrativeThe third cohort of the Arkansas Library Leadership Institute (ALL-In) concluded with a two-day session at the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Training involved using art to identify biases and assumptions that obscure objectivity and hamper complex decision-making; identify different ways of seeing the same thing to more effectively incorporate perspectives of all of the library’s stakeholders into the library’s services; and understand the value of visual literacy, enhanced perception, and precise communication in complex and diverse organizations. Participants were also required to present a 20x20 presentation on a topic of their choice using the skills gained through previous training sessions. This assignment allowed participants to draw a common thread through all sessions of the year-long program and pull the separate parts together into a holistic training experience. This assignment has translated directly into participants giving 20x20 presentations about library services to service clubs in their communities.
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