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G2S Project Code: 2024-OR-95282
State: Oregon
Fiscal Year: 2024
Grantee
State Library of Oregon

Project Director
Director Name: Buzzy Nielsen
Director Phone: 971-3753486
Director Email: buzzy.nielsen@slo.oregon.gov
General Information
Title: Ready to Read - Match-Only
State Project Code:
Start Date: 10/01/2024
End Date: 09/30/2025
Abstract: Legally established public libraries in Oregon receive state funds via the Ready to Read grant program to establish, develop, and improve early literacy and summer reading programs for youth from birth to 14 years old. Each biennium, the Legislature allocates a total amount of Ready to Read funding from the state General Fund. Grant amounts for individual libraries are calculated each fiscal year based on service population and geographic area. This year, the State Library of Oregon disbursed funds to 140 libraries and library systems that serve 632,534 Oregon children from ages 0-14 through early literacy and summer reading grant-funded activities.
State Goal: Support students, youth, and lifelong learners
Budget Information
LSTA
MATCH-State
MATCH-Other
Total
$0.00
$834,994.00
$0.00
$834,994.00
Intent(s)
Improve users' general knowledge and skills.
Early Literacy
Reading Program (Summer Reading)
Activities
Activity Details
Title: Grant Distribution
Narrative: The State Library distributed state aid in the form of Ready to Read grants to 140 public libraries and library systems throughout Oregon. These libraries served a total of 632,534 Oregon children from ages 0-14 through early literacy and summer reading grant-funded activities.
Intent: Improve users' general knowledge and skills.

Activity: Content
Mode: Other
Format: Digital
Other: 140 grants


Quantity


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: 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: 136
Academic Libraries: 0
SLAA: 0
Consortia: 4
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
Project Outcomes
Project Outcomes
List any important outcomes or findings not previously reported:
Ready to Read grants help communities support the youngest Oregonians using early literacy and summer reading outcomes to direct their work. 41 libraries worked toward early literacy outcomes, and 99 toward summer reading outcomes. 90% of those that collected data reported that most participants met early learning outcomes, and 90% reported that most participants met summer reading outcomes. 82% of the projects were done in partnership with local community organizations to both better serve community members and to sustain efforts.
Please briefly describe the importance of these outcomes and findings for future program planning:
The Ready to Read grant program provides public libraries implementing summer reading and early literacy programs a framework within which to plan, implement, and assess outcomes for children and literacy in their communities. The grants are also a crucial source of youth services funding for Oregon’s smallest and most rural libraries.
Explain one or two of the most significant lessons learned for others wanting to adopt any facets of this project:
The most successful libraries partnered with local community groups that were also working towards positive early literacy and summer reading outcomes.
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: early literacy, summer reading