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G2S Project Code: 2023-WA-93217
State: Washington
Fiscal Year: 2023

Grantee
Washington State Library

Project Director
Director Name: Jeanne Williams
Director Phone: 564-233-5998
Director Email: jeanne.williams@sos.wa.gov

General Information
Title: Statewide Assistance to Public and Tribal Libraries
State Project Code: 09550-2441-01, 09550-2421-08
Start Date: 10/01/2023
End Date: 09/30/2024
Abstract: Statewide Assistance provides consulting, training, and resources to library staff and board members, with particular focus on public and tribal libraries. The project manager maintains a high-level understanding of the statewide library ecosystem and serves as an advisor and connector for a variety of multi-library system initiatives.
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

$181,676.63

$0.00

$181,676.63

Intent(s)
Improve users' general knowledge and skills.
Continuing Education and Staff Development
Library Skills

Activities
Activity Details
Title: Check Out Washington
Narrative: This program provides a backpack for families to check out with a special library ‘Discover Pass’ which allows free entrance into state parks and other state-owned land, a pair of binoculars, two pamphlet guides to Washington trees and birds, and a state map listing all the state park locations. This year the Washington State Parks Commission and Washington State Parks Foundation provided an additional 400 Discover Passes to promote park visits among groups which traditionally have not used the state parks.
Intent: Improve users' general knowledge and skills.

Activity: Content
Mode: Lending
Format: Physical

Quantity
Total number of items circulated: 11,900
Average number of items circulated / month: 992
Total number of ILL transactions: 0
Average number of ILL transactions / month: 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: 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: No
For a targeted group or for the general population: Targeted
Geographic community of the targeted group: Urban
Suburban
Rural
For what age groups: All Ages
For what economic types: Economic Not Applicable
For what ethnicity types: Ethnicity Not Applicable
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: Yes
Specific Locations: No
Library Types

Public Libraries: 60
Academic Libraries: 0
SLAA: 0
Consortia: 0
Special Libraries: 2
School Libraries: 0
Other: 0

Activity Details
Title: Consultations with public and tribal library staff
Narrative: The project manager consults with staff from public and tribal libraries and other government agencies both in-person and virtually on topics including trustee training, governance, weeding and administration.
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: 63
Average number of consultation/reference transactions per month: 8

Partner Information

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

Public Libraries: 49
Academic Libraries: 0
SLAA: 0
Consortia: 0
Special Libraries: 12
School Libraries: 0
Other: 2

Activity Details
Title: Site visits
Narrative: Site visits have long been an essential part of this project, allowing project staff to see the library spaces, understand challenges in communities, and connect with new directors and other key staff. The project manager visited public and tribal libraries throughout the state to gain insight into library staff workflows, facilities, and communities to inform support initiatives.
Intent: Improve users' general knowledge and skills.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Other
Format: In-person
Other: Site visits

Quantity

Partner Information

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: BURLINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 820 EAST WASHINGTON AVENUE
City: BURLINGTON
State: WA
Zip: 98233
Name: CASTLE ROCK PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 137 COWLITZ ST W.
City: CASTLE ROCK
State: WA
Zip: 98611
Name: CATHLAMET (BLANCHE BRADLEY) PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 100 MAIN ST
City: CATHLAMET
State: WA
Zip: 98612
Name: Central Skagit Library District
Address: 100 W. State St. Suite C
City: Sedro Woolley
State: WA
Zip: 98284
Name: CLE ELUM (CARPENTER MEMORIAL) LIBRARY
Address: 302 PENNSYLVANIA AVE.
City: CLE ELUM
State: WA
Zip: 98922
Name: Colville Tribal Resource Center
Address: PO Box 150
City: Nespelem
State: WA
Zip: 99155
Name: ELLENSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 209 NORTH RUBY STREET
City: ELLENSBURG
State: WA
Zip: 98926
Name: GRANDVIEW LIBRARY
Address: 500 W. MAIN STREET
City: GRANDVIEW
State: WA
Zip: 98930
Name: Inchelium Cultural Research Center
Address: 12 Community Loop RD
City: Inchelium
State: WA
Zip: 99138
Name: Jamestown S'Klallam Tribal Library
Address: 1033 Old Blyn Hwy
City: Sequim
State: WA
Zip: 98382
Name: JEFFERSON COUNTY RURAL LIBRARY DISTRICT
Address: 620 CEDAR AVENUE
City: PORT HADLOCK
State: WA
Zip: 98339
Name: KALAMA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 312 N 1ST
City: KALAMA
State: WA
Zip: 98625
Name: Keller Tribal Library
Address: 11673 South HWY 21
City: Keller
State: WA
Zip: 99140
Name: KELSO PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 351 THREE RIVERS DRIVE, SUITE 1263
City: KELSO
State: WA
Zip: 98626
Name: Kitsap Regional Library/Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe - Little Boston Library
Address: 31980 Little Boston Rd NE
City: Kingston
State: WA
Zip: 98346
Name: LA CONNER REGIONAL LIBRARY
Address: 614 MORRIS ST.
City: LA CONNER
State: WA
Zip: 98257
Name: LONGVIEW PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 1600 LOUISIANA STREET
City: LONGVIEW
State: WA
Zip: 98632
Name: MOUNT VERNON CITY LIBRARY
Address: 315 SNOQUALMIE ST.
City: MOUNT VERNON
State: WA
Zip: 98273
Name: Nisqually Indian Tribe, Nisqually Tribal Library
Address: 4820 She-Nah-Num Dr SE
City: Olympia
State: WA
Zip: 98513
Name: Nooksack Indian Tribe - Nooksack Tribal Library
Address: 5016 Deming Rd
City: Deming
State: WA
Zip: 98244
Name: NORTH CENTRAL REGIONAL LIBRARY
Address: 16 N COLUMBIA ST
City: WENATCHEE
State: WA
Zip: 98801
Name: NORTH OLYMPIC LIBRARY SYSTEM
Address: 2210 SOUTH PEABODY STREET
City: PORT ANGELES
State: WA
Zip: 98362
Name: RITZVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 302 W MAIN
City: RITZVILLE
State: WA
Zip: 99169
Name: Shoalwater Tribal Library
Address: 2373 Tokeland Rd
City: Tokeland
State: WA
Zip: 98509
Name: SPOKANE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 906 W. MAIN AVE.
City: SPOKANE
State: WA
Zip: 99201
Name: Squaxin Island Tribe Museum, Library, and Research Center
Address: 150 SE KWUH-DEEGS-ALTXW
City: Shelton
State: WA
Zip: 98584
Name: Yakama Nation Library
Address: 401 Fort Road
City: Toppenish
State: WA
Zip: 98948-0151
Name: YAKIMA VALLEY REGIONAL LIBRARY
Address: 102 N THIRD ST
City: YAKIMA
State: WA
Zip: 98901

Project Outcomes
Project Outcomes
List any important outcomes or findings not previously reported:
The incoming project manager prioritized relationship-building with public and tribal library staff in order to assess the needs and priorities of those libraries. Public library staff and Trustees requested and received consultation on levy lid lift protocols, Board of Trustee training, library policy, annexation and de-annexation of library districts, risk management and recruitment requirements. Tribal library staff requested and received consultation on library automation, programming, cataloging, eBook and physical book vendor relations, and educational database access. Across all site visits, the project manager noted community economic health, political challenges, facility assessments, and staffing models.
Please briefly describe the importance of these outcomes and findings for future program planning:
A project like this hinges on the individual relationships that the manager makes with library staff, so a transition can be a difficult change. The new project manager has taken the opportunity to provide a fresh perspective on how the state library can support rural and tribal libraries, while building on the foundation that the previous project manager established. The new project manager built on already-established relationships with the public library directors in the state as well as established new relationships with public and tribal library staff, many of whom were also new to their positions.
Explain one or two of the most significant lessons learned for others wanting to adopt any facets of this project:
The needs of rural and tribal libraries are varied and can be beyond the state library's ability to address. Maintaining records of the libraries' relationships with their governing bodies, their stated needs, and community histories can help the project manager determine how to provide focused, relevant assistance.
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:
The new project manager began in January 2024 and has built on established relationships, created new relationships, and has continued the current programs to maintain continuity. The new program manager will build on the foundation in place while working with rural and tribal libraries to identify new initiatives that would be beneficial in the coming year.
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: governance, Tribal libraries