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G2S Project Code: 2024-AL-94984
State: Alabama
Fiscal Year: 2024
Grantee
Alabama Public Library Service

Project Director
Director Name: Kelyn L. Ralya
Director Phone: (334) 213-3976
Director Email: kralya@apls.state.al.us
General Information
Title: Document Delivery and Access
State Project Code: AL
Start Date: 10/01/2023
End Date: 09/30/2025
Abstract: Document Delivery grants were issued to the Foley Public Library (Baldwin County) and the Hoover Public Library (Jefferson County) for providing outreach services to their communities through the use of updated library vehicles. The populations served by these libraries ranges from 23,577 to 92,435. [NOTE: The Hoover Public Library purchased a 2024 Ford Transit cargo van. The vehicle was purchased with LS23 funds ($28,700) (see 2023-AL-93199). the shelving for the vehicle was purchased with LS24 funds ($11,040).]
State Goal: Lifelong Learning
Budget Information
LSTA
MATCH-State
MATCH-Other
Total
$31,540.00
$0.00
$31,540.00
$63,080.00
Intent(s)
Improve users’ ability to obtain and/or use information resources.
Outreach & Partnerships
Activities
Activity Details
Title: Document Delivery and Access
Narrative: The Foley Public Library purchased a 2025 Ford Explorer to improve the lives of children, disabled students, and senior citizens in the community by taking materials and services to them since they do not have the ability to come to our library.
Intent: Improve users’ ability to obtain and/or use information resources.

Activity: Content
Mode: Acquisition
Format: Physical


Quantity
Number of hardware acquired: 1
Number of software acquired: 0
Number of licensed databases acquired: 0
Number of print materials (books & government documents) acquired: 0
Number of electronic materials acquired: 0
Number of audio/visual units (audio discs, talking books, other recordings) acquired: 0


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: FOLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 319 EAST LAUREL AVENUE
City: FOLEY
State: AL
Zip: 36535
Project Outcomes
Project Outcomes
List any important outcomes or findings not previously reported:
The Foley Public Library has successfully met the intended use of funds by purchasing a dedicated outreach vehicle, which has allowed them to expand services to children, seniors, and individuals unable to visit the library. With this resource, they have established partnerships with local daycares to provide story times and book deliveries, launched a book club at an elder care facility, and begun delivering books to residents. They have also made strong connections with area schools and have programming scheduled to support literacy development.
Please briefly describe the importance of these outcomes and findings for future program planning:
The most successful aspect of this project has been the library's ability to deliver services beyond their physical building. With the purchase of the outreach vehicle, they have greatly expanded their reach bringing materials, programs, and library resources directly to children, seniors, and other underserved community members. This mobility has allowed the library to build meaningful partnerships with daycares, schools, and elder care facilities and to provide programming that would not otherwise be accessible to these groups.
Explain one or two of the most significant lessons learned for others wanting to adopt any facets of this project:
Children, seniors, and homebound residents who could not travel to the library are now able to participate in library programs and access books where they live and learn. Young children in local daycares now enjoy regular story times and access to age-appropriate materials helping to build early reading skills and foster a love of learning.
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:
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: Document Delivery