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G2S Project Code: 2023-WA-93216
State: Washington
Fiscal Year: 2023
Grantee
Washington State Library

Project Director
Director Name: Brianna Hoffman
Director Phone: 360-972-6793
Director Email: brianna.hoffman@sos.wa.gov
General Information
Title: Training
State Project Code: 09550-2430-30
Start Date: 10/01/2023
End Date: 09/30/2024
Abstract: Washington State Library provides in-person and virtual training opportunities for library staff. These trainings are led by nationally recognized library leaders, WSL staff, or invited Washington library workers with special subject matter expertise. The majority of the sessions are recorded and posted on WSL's Niche Academy site for later viewing. These resources for continuing education opportunities have a direct impact on patrons and support the national priorities of the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
State Goal: Goal 5. Develop broadly representative library staff and leaders and build capacity among libraries across the state to serve all constituents
Budget Information
LSTA
MATCH-State
MATCH-Other
Total
$232,536.44
$0.00
$0.00
$232,536.44
Intent(s)
Improve the library workforce.
Library Infrastructure & Capacity
Activities
Activity Details
Title: Virtual trainings
Narrative: The Training Consultant arranges a variety of training opportunities so Washington library staff can select the options that work best for their needs. Most of the webinars offered through this program include a recording for posting on Niche Academy, and those videos have consistently been well-used. This year this activity also included a special monthly webinar series exclusively for trustees, with a focus on familiarizing board members with their legal and ethical responsibilities and providing tools for effective board service. Synchronous attendance at the monthly First Tuesday webinars was lower this year than in previous years, so it went on a brief hiatus in March 2024. The long-time Training Consultant retired in May 2024 and a new project manager was hired in August, so this activity will evolve going forward.
Intent: Improve the library workforce.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Program
Format: Virtual


Quantity
Session length (minutes): 60
Number of sessions in program: 8
Average number in attendance per session: 15
Number of times program administered: 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: 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: 60
Academic Libraries: 10
SLAA: 1
Consortia: 0
Special Libraries: 3
School Libraries: 0
Other: 4
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: Continuing Education committees
Narrative: The Training Consultant serves at the national level as the state's Continuing Education (CE) coordinator and leads the regional CE group. This service allows for information sharing between states on trends facing libraries, generates ideas for future training, and promotes inter-state collaboration.
Intent: Improve the library workforce.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Consultation/drop-in/referral
Format: Virtual


Quantity
Total number of consultation/reference transactions: 12
Average number of consultation/reference transactions per month: 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: No
For a targeted group or for the general population: General


Locale
Is the activity state-wide: No
Specific Locations: Yes
Name: Washington State Library
Address: Office of the Secretary of State P.O. Box 42460
City: Olympia
State: WA
Zip: 98504-2460
Activity Details
Title: Community/Technical College libraries training series
Narrative: WSL supported two cohorts of community/technical college (CTC) libraries in a training series on increasing customer service skills. Participants from six CTC libraries attended a series of four half-day workshops where they worked together to identify and address areas for improving CTC library spaces and services.
Intent: Improve the library workforce.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Program
Format: Virtual


Quantity
Session length (minutes): 195
Number of sessions in program: 4
Average number in attendance per session: 20
Number of times program administered: 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: No
Specific Locations: No
Library Types
Public Libraries: 0
Academic Libraries: 6
SLAA: 0
Consortia: 0
Special Libraries: 0
School Libraries: 0
Other: 0
Question 1: I learned something by participating in this library activity.
Strongly Agree: 3
Agree: 3
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 1
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 0
Question 2: I feel more confident about what I just learned.
Strongly Agree: 0
Agree: 5
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 2
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 0
Question 3: I intend to apply what I just learned.
Strongly Agree: 1
Agree: 4
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 2
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: 4
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 3
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 0
Project Outcomes
Project Outcomes
List any important outcomes or findings not previously reported:
This reporting period saw an increased demand for support for library boards, so Trustee Training was implemented. Facilitated by the State Librarian, this series sought to educate new and seasoned board members on their responsibilities, applicable laws, and procedural best practices, as well as provide tools for building effective relationships with directors and serving their communities.
Please briefly describe the importance of these outcomes and findings for future program planning:
Library boards are playing an increasingly visible role in the library field, and it's important that members are prepared to be effective stewards of public funds and trust.
Explain one or two of the most significant lessons learned for others wanting to adopt any facets of this project:
Trustees come to the role with varying levels of experience, commitment, and preparation for board service. Training provides a strong foundation for all board members to ensure that the board's actions are legal, ethical, and appropriate.
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:
Yes
Explain:
The manager for this project retired in May 2024 and a new person started in August 2024. We expect a change in focus to suit the priorities and interests of the new project manager.
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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