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G2S Project Code: 2023-WA-93220
State: Washington
Fiscal Year: 2023

Grantee
Washington State Library

Project Director
Director Name: Mike Buschman
Director Phone: 360-704-5248
Director Email: mike.buschman@sos.wa.gov

General Information
Title: Technology Services for Washington Libraries
State Project Code: 09550-2421-01
Start Date: 10/01/2023
End Date: 09/30/2024
Abstract: This program provides information technology assistance and training to libraries. After surmounting the initial hurdle of obtaining current information technology, many libraries are ill-equipped to use or support these resources. This is especially true of small and rural libraries. This project provides help with the federal E-Rate applications and funds, supports use of third party funding, and assists libraries with technical questions related to hardware and software by phone or on-site visits. Funds are used primarily to pay salary and travel for Washington State Library staff as they consult with libraries statewide on relevant technology issues and oversee day-to-day implementation of IT related projects.
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

$409,096.43

$0.00

$409,096.43

Intent(s)
Improve library's physical and technology infrastructure.
Systems & Technologies

Activities
Activity Details
Title: Information technology assistance and training to Washington libraries
Narrative: Libraries around Washington State sometimes lack the infrastructure and expertise necessary to support an on-going web presence. The Washington State Library developed, hosts and maintains individual instances of the Drupal CMS for thirteen libraries. With ongoing training, institutions concentrate on supplying content through user-friendly interfaces populating the sites with information that is both current and pertinent to the local patrons.
Intent: Improve library's physical and technology infrastructure.

Activity: Content
Mode: Creation
Format: Digital

Quantity
Number of items digitized: 0
Number of items digitized and available to the public: 0
Number of physical items: 0
Number of open-source applications/software/systems: 13
Number of proprietary applications/software/systems: 0
Number of learning resources (e.g. toolkits, guides): 0
Number of plans/frameworks: 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

Public Libraries: 13
Academic Libraries: 0
SLAA: 0
Consortia: 0
Special Libraries: 0
School Libraries: 0
Other: 0

Question 1: I am satisfied that the resource is meeting library needs.
Strongly Agree: 0
Agree: 0
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 0
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 0
Question 2: Applying the resource 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: Library facility database
Narrative: A major project during this reporting period was the development and internal launch of a database of library facilities. The system serves as a centralized record of site visits by WSL staff as well providing information about the library buildings and their features and services. It has improved tracking of site visits internally already and when it goes live, will be a resource for libraries to compare features and services and connect with peer libraries.
Intent: Improve library's physical and technology infrastructure.

Activity: Content
Mode: Creation
Format: Digital

Quantity
Number of items digitized: 0
Number of items digitized and available to the public: 0
Number of physical items: 0
Number of open-source applications/software/systems: 1
Number of proprietary applications/software/systems: 0
Number of learning resources (e.g. toolkits, guides): 0
Number of plans/frameworks: 0

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: Washington State Library
Address: Office of the Secretary of State P.O. Box 42460
City: Olympia
State: WA
Zip: 98504-2460
Question 1: I am satisfied that the resource is meeting library needs.
Strongly Agree: 0
Agree: 0
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 0
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 0
Question 2: Applying the resource 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: Public Libraries Policies page
Narrative: Staff maintain a landing page for Washington public library policies. This page brings together policies from WA libraries and groups them by topic, like ADA compliance, collection development, and meeting rooms. When library administrators want to update their policies, they can use the site to find examples and compare their policies with other libraries'. Staff regularly check for updates or broken links to keep the site current and usable.
Intent: Improve library's physical and technology infrastructure.

Activity: Content
Mode: Other
Format: Digital
Other: Ongoing maintenance and upkeep of an existing online resource

Quantity

Partner Information

Public Libraries: 0
Academic Libraries: 0
SLAA: 1
Consortia: 0
Special Libraries: 0
School Libraries: 0
Other: 0

Project Outcomes
Project Outcomes
List any important outcomes or findings not previously reported:

Please briefly describe the importance of these outcomes and findings for future program planning:

Explain one or two of the most significant lessons learned for others wanting to adopt any facets of this 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: technology services