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G2S Project Code: 2023-OH-94028
State: Ohio
Fiscal Year: 2023
Grantee
State Library of Ohio

Project Director
Director Name: Anne Kennedy
Director Phone: 614-466-1710
Director Email: akennedy@library.ohio.gov
General Information
Title: Guiding Ohio Online Grants to Ohio Libraries
State Project Code:
Start Date: 07/01/2023
End Date: 08/31/2023
Abstract: Guiding Ohio Online is an LSTA and locally funded program that places digital literacy trainers in libraries that serve rural populations to deliver digital literacy training through computer classes, one-on-one computer assistance, outreach, staff training and volunteer recruitment. The vision is for every Ohioan to be able to fully participate in online government, search and apply for jobs online, understand the risks and benefits of internet finance, connect with family online, and protect personal information in the digital age.
State Goal: Learning: Educating Ohioans for Success
Budget Information
LSTA
MATCH-State
MATCH-Other
Total
$358,141.64
$0.00
$122,003.84
$480,145.48
Intent(s)
Improve users' general knowledge and skills.
Civic Affairs
Activities
Activity Details
Title: Programs offered through the Guiding Ohio Online program
Narrative: Throughout the year, the digital literacy trainers of the participating libraries offer programs on a variety of topics. Some of the topics included internet safety, avoiding spam texts and calls, social media, basic internet skills, basic computer skills, basic Microsoft Office skills, database instruction, and crafting projects using technology. The programming calendar proved to be robust and inclusive. A total of 6,202 people participating in GOO programs during FFY23
Intent: Improve users' general knowledge and skills.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Program
Format: Combined in-person & virtual


Quantity
Session length (minutes): 66
Number of sessions in program: 1
Average number in attendance per session: 7
Number of times program administered: 888


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: ADA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT LIBRARY
Address: 320 N. MAIN ST.
City: ADA
State: OH
Zip: 45810
Name: CANAL FULTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 154 MARKET ST. NE
City: CANAL FULTON
State: OH
Zip: 44614
Name: CARDINGTON-LINCOLN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 128 E. MAIN ST.
City: CARDINGTON
State: OH
Zip: 43315
Name: CHAMPAIGN COUNTY LIBRARY
Address: 1060 SCIOTO ST.
City: URBANA
State: OH
Zip: 43078
Name: COLUMBIANA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 332 N. MIDDLE ST.
City: COLUMBIANA
State: OH
Zip: 44408
Name: CUYAHOGA FALLS LIBRARY
Address: 2015 THIRD ST.
City: CUYAHOGA FALLS
State: OH
Zip: 44221
Name: DORCAS CAREY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 236 E. FINDLAY ST.
City: CAREY
State: OH
Zip: 43316
Name: FOREST-JACKSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 102 W. LIMA ST
City: FOREST
State: OH
Zip: 45843
Name: GARNET A. WILSON PL OF PIKE CO
Address: 207 N. MARKET ST.
City: WAVERLY
State: OH
Zip: 45690
Name: HARDIN NORTHERN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 153 N. MAIN ST.
City: DUNKIRK
State: OH
Zip: 45836
Name: KINGSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 6006 ACADEMY ST.
City: KINGSVILLE
State: OH
Zip: 44048
Name: LICKING COUNTY LIBRARY
Address: 101 W. MAIN ST.
City: NEWARK
State: OH
Zip: 43055
Name: MADISON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 6111 MIDDLE RIDGE RD.
City: MADISON
State: OH
Zip: 44057
Name: MARY LOU JOHNSON-HARDIN CNTY PL
Address: 325 E. COLUMBUS ST.
City: KENTON
State: OH
Zip: 44326
Name: MECHANICSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 60 S. MAIN ST.
City: MECHANICSBURG
State: OH
Zip: 43044
Name: MEIGS COUNTY DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 216 W. MAIN ST.
City: POMEROY
State: OH
Zip: 45769
Name: MILTON UNION PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 560 S. MAIN ST.
City: WEST MILTON
State: OH
Zip: 45383
Name: MT GILEAD PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 41 E. HIGH ST.
City: MT. GILEAD
State: OH
Zip: 43338
Name: NEWTON FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 204 S. CANAL ST.
City: NEWTON FALLS
State: OH
Zip: 44444
Name: NORTH CANTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 185 N. MAIN ST.
City: NORTH CANTON
State: OH
Zip: 44720
Name: PICKAWAY CNTY DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 1160 NORTH COURT STREET
City: CIRCLEVILLE
State: OH
Zip: 43113
Name: PUTNAM COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY
Address: 136 PUTNAM PARKWAY
City: OTTAWA
State: OH
Zip: 45875
Name: RIDGEMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 124 E. TAYLOR ST.
City: MT. VICTORY
State: OH
Zip: 43340
Name: SALEM PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 821 E. STATE ST.
City: SALEM
State: OH
Zip: 44460
Name: ST. CLAIRSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 108 W. MAIN ST.
City: ST. CLAIRSVILLE
State: OH
Zip: 43950
Name: ST. PARIS PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 127 E. MAIN ST.
City: ST. PARIS
State: OH
Zip: 43072
Name: TROY-MIAMI COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 419 W. MAIN ST.
City: TROY
State: OH
Zip: 45373
Name: WAGNALLS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Address: 150 E COLUMBUS ST
City: LITHOPOLIS
State: OH
Zip: 43136
Name: WAY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 101 E. INDIANA AVE.
City: PERRYSBURG
State: OH
Zip: 43551
Question 1: I learned something by participating in this library activity.
Strongly Agree: 1019
Agree: 291
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 54
Disagree: 3
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 86
Question 2: I feel more confident about what I just learned.
Strongly Agree: 974
Agree: 315
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 73
Disagree: 8
Strongly Disagree: 1
Non-Response: 82
Question 3: I intend to apply what I just learned.
Strongly Agree: 985
Agree: 325
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 59
Disagree: 4
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 80
Question 4: I am more aware of resources and services provided by the library.
Strongly Agree: 1054
Agree: 244
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 26
Disagree: 2
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 127
Question 5: I am more likely to use other library resources and services.
Strongly Agree: 1058
Agree: 233
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 44
Disagree: 9
Strongly Disagree: 1
Non-Response: 108
Activity Details
Title: Presentations provided by the Guiding Ohio Online trainers
Narrative: Two hundred fifty six presentations were provided by the 35 digital literacy trainers, in a variety of topics including basic Internet searching, Excel and other Microsoft Office products, crafting projects using technology, data protection, creating a podcast, and using devices such as smartphones, tablets and eReaders. In FFY23, there were 31,987 presentation attendees. Pre-recorded videos with no live interaction are included in this count.
Intent: Improve users' general knowledge and skills.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Presentation/performance
Format: Combined in-person & virtual


Quantity
Presentation/performance length (minutes): 49
Number of presentations/performances administered: 256
Average number in attendance per session: 125


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: ADA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT LIBRARY
Address: 320 N. MAIN ST.
City: ADA
State: OH
Zip: 45810
Name: CANAL FULTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 154 MARKET ST. NE
City: CANAL FULTON
State: OH
Zip: 44614
Name: CARDINGTON-LINCOLN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 128 E. MAIN ST.
City: CARDINGTON
State: OH
Zip: 43315
Name: CHAMPAIGN COUNTY LIBRARY
Address: 1060 SCIOTO ST.
City: URBANA
State: OH
Zip: 43078
Name: COLUMBIANA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 332 N. MIDDLE ST.
City: COLUMBIANA
State: OH
Zip: 44408
Name: CUYAHOGA FALLS LIBRARY
Address: 2015 THIRD ST.
City: CUYAHOGA FALLS
State: OH
Zip: 44221
Name: DORCAS CAREY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 236 E. FINDLAY ST.
City: CAREY
State: OH
Zip: 43316
Name: FOREST-JACKSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 102 W. LIMA ST
City: FOREST
State: OH
Zip: 45843
Name: GARNET A. WILSON PL OF PIKE CO
Address: 207 N. MARKET ST.
City: WAVERLY
State: OH
Zip: 45690
Name: Hardin Northern Local School District
Address: 11589 State Route 91
City: Dola
State: OH
Zip: 45835
Name: KINGSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 6006 ACADEMY ST.
City: KINGSVILLE
State: OH
Zip: 44048
Name: LICKING COUNTY LIBRARY
Address: 101 W. MAIN ST.
City: NEWARK
State: OH
Zip: 43055
Name: MADISON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 6111 MIDDLE RIDGE RD.
City: MADISON
State: OH
Zip: 44057
Name: MARY LOU JOHNSON-HARDIN CNTY PL
Address: 325 E. COLUMBUS ST.
City: KENTON
State: OH
Zip: 44326
Name: MECHANICSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 60 S. MAIN ST.
City: MECHANICSBURG
State: OH
Zip: 43044
Name: MEIGS COUNTY DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 216 W. MAIN ST.
City: POMEROY
State: OH
Zip: 45769
Name: MILTON UNION PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 560 S. MAIN ST.
City: WEST MILTON
State: OH
Zip: 45383
Name: MT GILEAD PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 41 E. HIGH ST.
City: MT. GILEAD
State: OH
Zip: 43338
Name: NEWTON FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 204 S. CANAL ST.
City: NEWTON FALLS
State: OH
Zip: 44444
Name: NORTH CANTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 185 N. MAIN ST.
City: NORTH CANTON
State: OH
Zip: 44720
Name: PICKERINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 201 OPPORTUNITY WAY
City: PICKERINGTON
State: OH
Zip: 43147
Name: PUTNAM COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY
Address: 136 PUTNAM PARKWAY
City: OTTAWA
State: OH
Zip: 45875
Name: RIDGEMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 124 E. TAYLOR ST.
City: MT. VICTORY
State: OH
Zip: 43340
Name: SALEM PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 821 E. STATE ST.
City: SALEM
State: OH
Zip: 44460
Name: ST. CLAIRSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 108 W. MAIN ST.
City: ST. CLAIRSVILLE
State: OH
Zip: 43950
Name: ST. PARIS PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 127 E. MAIN ST.
City: ST. PARIS
State: OH
Zip: 43072
Name: TIPP CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 11 E. MAIN ST.
City: TIPP CITY
State: OH
Zip: 45371
Name: TROY-MIAMI COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 419 W. MAIN ST.
City: TROY
State: OH
Zip: 45373
Name: WAGNALLS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Address: 150 E COLUMBUS ST
City: LITHOPOLIS
State: OH
Zip: 43136
Name: WAY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 101 E. INDIANA AVE.
City: PERRYSBURG
State: OH
Zip: 43551

Activity Details
Title: Consultations provided by the Guiding Ohio Online digital literacy trainers
Narrative: Over 30 Digital Literacy Trainers assisted Ohioans with 11,609 consultations this past year. Consultations covered such concerns and topics as how to use a smartphone, reserve a library book via the library's website, utilize a library database, utilize library ebooks and audiobooks, email assistance, and basic Internet searching Intent: Improve users' general knowledge and skills.
Intent: Improve users' general knowledge and skills.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Consultation/drop-in/referral
Format: Combined in-person & virtual


Quantity
Total number of consultation/reference transactions: 11,609
Average number of consultation/reference transactions per month: 3,870


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: ADA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT LIBRARY
Address: 320 N. MAIN ST.
City: ADA
State: OH
Zip: 45810
Name: CANAL FULTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 154 MARKET ST. NE
City: CANAL FULTON
State: OH
Zip: 44614
Name: CARDINGTON-LINCOLN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 128 E. MAIN ST.
City: CARDINGTON
State: OH
Zip: 43315
Name: CHAMPAIGN COUNTY LIBRARY
Address: 1060 SCIOTO ST.
City: URBANA
State: OH
Zip: 43078
Name: COLUMBIANA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 332 N. MIDDLE ST.
City: COLUMBIANA
State: OH
Zip: 44408
Name: CUYAHOGA FALLS LIBRARY
Address: 2015 THIRD ST.
City: CUYAHOGA FALLS
State: OH
Zip: 44221
Name: DORCAS CAREY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 236 E. FINDLAY ST.
City: CAREY
State: OH
Zip: 43316
Name: FOREST-JACKSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 102 W. LIMA ST
City: FOREST
State: OH
Zip: 45843
Name: GARNET A. WILSON PL OF PIKE CO
Address: 207 N. MARKET ST.
City: WAVERLY
State: OH
Zip: 45690
Name: HARDIN NORTHERN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 153 N. MAIN ST.
City: DUNKIRK
State: OH
Zip: 45836
Name: KINGSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 6006 ACADEMY ST.
City: KINGSVILLE
State: OH
Zip: 44048
Name: LICKING COUNTY LIBRARY
Address: 101 W. MAIN ST.
City: NEWARK
State: OH
Zip: 43055
Name: LOGAN-HOCKING COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY
Address: 230 EAST MAIN ST.
City: LOGAN
State: OH
Zip: 43138
Name: MADISON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 6111 MIDDLE RIDGE RD.
City: MADISON
State: OH
Zip: 44057
Name: MARY LOU JOHNSON-HARDIN CNTY PL
Address: 325 E. COLUMBUS ST.
City: KENTON
State: OH
Zip: 44326
Name: MECHANICSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 60 S. MAIN ST.
City: MECHANICSBURG
State: OH
Zip: 43044
Name: MEIGS COUNTY DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 216 W. MAIN ST.
City: POMEROY
State: OH
Zip: 45769
Name: MILTON UNION PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 560 S. MAIN ST.
City: WEST MILTON
State: OH
Zip: 45383
Name: MT GILEAD PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 41 E. HIGH ST.
City: MT. GILEAD
State: OH
Zip: 43338
Name: NEWTON FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 204 S. CANAL ST.
City: NEWTON FALLS
State: OH
Zip: 44444
Name: NORTH CANTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 185 N. MAIN ST.
City: NORTH CANTON
State: OH
Zip: 44720
Name: PICKERINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 201 OPPORTUNITY WAY
City: PICKERINGTON
State: OH
Zip: 43147
Name: PUTNAM COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY
Address: 136 PUTNAM PARKWAY
City: OTTAWA
State: OH
Zip: 45875
Name: RIDGEMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 124 E. TAYLOR ST.
City: MT. VICTORY
State: OH
Zip: 43340
Name: SALEM PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 821 E. STATE ST.
City: SALEM
State: OH
Zip: 44460
Name: ST. CLAIRSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 108 W. MAIN ST.
City: ST. CLAIRSVILLE
State: OH
Zip: 43950
Name: ST. PARIS PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 127 E. MAIN ST.
City: ST. PARIS
State: OH
Zip: 43072
Name: TIPP CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 11 E. MAIN ST.
City: TIPP CITY
State: OH
Zip: 45371
Name: TROY-MIAMI COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 419 W. MAIN ST.
City: TROY
State: OH
Zip: 45373
Name: WAGNALLS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Address: 150 E COLUMBUS ST
City: LITHOPOLIS
State: OH
Zip: 43136
Name: WAY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 101 E. INDIANA AVE.
City: PERRYSBURG
State: OH
Zip: 43551
Project Outcomes
Project Outcomes
List any important outcomes or findings not previously reported:
The implementation period for year seven of the LSTA funded Guiding Ohio Online project was July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024. During the program year, digital literacy trainers contracted through the participating public libraries and provided digital literacy training in areas of Ohio hardest hit by poverty, joblessness, and a technology skill divide.
Please briefly describe the importance of these outcomes and findings for future program planning:
By providing funding for digital literacy trainers, the State Library of Ohio seeks to enhance the image of libraries as premier providers of 21st century learning and as a vital hub of connecting the community to the world.
Explain one or two of the most significant lessons learned for others wanting to adopt any facets of this project:
The State Library of Ohio has received numerous requests for information about this project as states and individual libraries seek to implement a similar project. The State Library of Ohio and participating libraries are proud of the sites’ efforts and the digital literacy trainers for how they continue to develop new programming ideas and helping to solve technology problems for patrons. Programming that worked pre-2019 is not the same programming that works in FFY23.
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:
Due to feedback from libraries as part of this program, Guiding Ohio Online will continue to be supported with LSTA funds.
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: digital literacy, technology, technology training