Computer Training Grant
Regional Planning Group: Region VII Gold Coast Library Network______________________
Contact Person (name and title): David Dowell, President, Total Interlibrary Exchange
Address: __________4882 McGrath Street, Suite 230_____________________________
___________________Ventura, CA 93003-7721___________________________________
Phone: (805) 650-7733_____ FAX: (805) 642-9095________________
Email: [email protected]________________________________________________________
Authorized Agent of the Regional Planning Group:
Name and Title: ______Judith Segel, System Director_________________________________
Signature of Agent:______________________________________________________________
Address: __________4882 McGrath Street, Suite 230_____________________________
___________________Ventura, CA 93003-7721___________________________________
Phone: (805) 650-7733_____ FAX: (805) 642-9095________________
Email: [email protected]______________________________________________
Please feel free to contact your regional liaison for assistance in preparing your responses. In addition, please feel free to contact Diana Paque, Director, Library of California at (916) 653-7183 or email at [email protected]. Return applications no later than 4 PM, Friday, January 21, 2000, to:
Diana Paque
California State Library
Library of California
P.O. Box 942837
Sacramento, CA 94237-0001
(Submit separate application for EACH project for which funds are requested)
1. Description of the Developmental Project or Program the planning region would like to be funded through supplemental Library of California funds.
Describe the proposed program or service in sufficient detail to explain what it is, describe what it does and what it can do for regional development, and provide any detail which is necessary to clarify and explain the program or project. Detail must be sufficient to support your budgeting and funding request.
Funds are being requested to implement a region-wide program of training to increase understanding of electronic interconnections between libraries and improve computer, Internet and telecommunications skills and knowledge. This training program will widen the potential diversity of participating libraries and demonstrate the potential of network services to increase understanding of the Library of California and its beneficial impact on library services by offering training specifically arranged for each type of library at a nearby location.
The program will offer the training region-wide. Each training session will be offered in at least two locations (one north and one south) with additional sessions when number of potential participants warrants it. Two training topics will be offered.
· Z39.50 training, both beginning and advanced, a minimum of 4 sessions with up to 20 students at each session (80 students)
· Hands-on Internet Reference, both beginning and advanced, a minimum of 7 sessions with 20 students at each session (140 students)
2. What process did the Regional Planning Group follow to develop funding requests? What data, condition and/or needs assessment supports this request?
The Transition Committee of Region VII conducted a survey in October 1999 to determine what services the members of Region VII wanted from the Library of California. The survey showed that training, especially technology training, was a strong interest of all types of libraries. In addition, a hands-on Internet training workshop given in the Region last year had to turn people away even though the training was given once in the north of the region and once in the south of the region. The Core Planning Group discussed regional needs in a brainstorming session during it regular meeting in December 1999. In addition, supplemental development grant ideas were solicited from other interested people who could not attend the Core Planning Group meeting.
Process of gathering supporting data
Conditions supporting request
o Lack of sophistication regarding online and virtual library services among staff
o Lack of concrete understanding on Library of California
o Negative attitude toward Library of California, a feeling that it has no substance so why bother with it. What’s in it for me?
o Concern about moving to the virtual work when skills are lacking
3. Libraries to participate in the proposed program or project
Specify the libraries and/or type of libraries to participate in this grant. If all libraries in the planning region will be participants or potential participants, specify that fact. Provide a brief rationale for why these libraries are and should be the proposed participants.
It is anticipated that libraries that are members of the Core Planning group or members of the Regional Network if it is established during this grant period will participate in the scholarship project funded by this grant. Additional libraries may participate by joining the Core Planning Group or the Network. Criteria for scholarship applicants will be developed in the first months of the grant. The employing institution must be a member of Region VII. Criteria for participation will be the Region’s interim eligibility standards and the Network eligibility requirements if the Network comes into existence during the grant period.
Present members of the Core Planning group and their library type are listed below.
Allan Hancock College, Academic
Ballard School District, School
Black Gold Cooperative Library System, Public (Other)
Blanchard Community Library, Public
Buena High School, School
California Institute of the Arts, Academic
California Polytecnic State University, Academic
Calif. State Univ Channel Islands, Academic
Carpinteria High School, School
Carpinteria Middle School, School
Cate School, School
Coast Union High School, School
College of the Canyons, Academic
Cornerstone Christian School, School
Cuesta College Library, Academic
Cuyama Valley School District, School
Cypress Elementary School, School
Dos Pueblos High School, School
Ernest Righetti High School, School
Fillmore Middle School, School
Krotona Library, Special
Lompoc Public Library, Public
Lucia Mar Unified School District, School
Manzanita Elementary School, School
Matilija Junior High School, School
Mesa Union School District, School
Mesa Verde Middle School, School
Naval Facilities Eng. Service Center, Special
Nordhoff High School, School
Norman R. Brekke Elementary School, School
Oxnard College, Academic
Oxnard Public Library, Public
Pacifica Graduate Institute, Special - Academic
Pleasant Valley School District, School
San Luis Obispo City/County Library, Public
San Marcos High School, School
Santa Barbara City College, Academic
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Library, Special
Santa Barbara Public Library, Public
Santa Margarita Elementary School, School
Santa Maria Bonita School District, School
Santa Maria Joint Union High School Dist., School
Santa Maria Public Library, Public
Santa Paula Elementary School District, School
Santa Susana High School, School
St. Johns Regional Medical Library, Special
St. John’s Seminary/College, Academic
Univ. of CA, C Santa Barbara, Academic
University Elementary, School
Ventura College, Academic
Ventura County Law Library, Special
Ventura County Library, Public
Ventura High School Library, School
Westmont College, Academic
Wildwood Elementary School, School
4. Impact of the proposed program or project on the development of the Regional Library Network
Describe how implementation of the proposed program or project enhances network development. What specifically does it add to the development of the network? Who does it serve? How does it encourage increased participation/membership? Should this program be funded, what are the requirements for keeping it going or delivering the service once this funding ceases? Include any further details on impacts that will assist in analyzing your application.
There is a strong need in Region VII to give librarians and library staff members something concrete, solid and desired to illustrate the value of the Library of California to the local library of every type. Ongoing training close to home is one of the most readily recognized benefits of cooperation. It offers both personal growth in knowledge and understanding and it enables library staff members to know staff of other libraries. The increased comfort and satisfaction experienced by the individual encourages interlibrary cooperation and resource sharing for the benefit of the patron. A worker who perceives him/herself as competent and capable because of services offered by the Library of California through the Region is more likely to look to that source to serve patron needs.
Specific Additions to the Network:
o Skilled workers
o Decreased fear of technology through increased understanding
o Greater willingness to participate in resource sharing, both as a provider and as a recipient
o Broader network participation because of perceived benefit
o Gives substance to Library of California
o Demonstrates the value of making the effort to be eligible and participate
o Serves library patrons indirectly through improved staff skills and understanding
o Directly enables libraries to develop understanding among existing staff close to home in the most cost effective manner
o Enables libraries to develop the strengths of specific individuals for the future
o Benefits network development by understanding Library of California among potential members
Who is served:
· All types of libraries
· Staff members who are trained
· Patrons who receive better service from more highly skilled staff
· Only Region VII member libraries will be eligible to send staff to training
After supplemental grant funding ceases
The network plan for Region VII will include training as a major component. Although the topics of the training will change, the commitment to offering relevant training close to the library will continue.
5. Provide a timeline for the implementation of the project or program once funding is available.
Day 1 Receipt of grant (July 1, 2000)
Days 1-60 Develop the program:
Select and book trainers
Select and book training locations
Select dates
Develop guidelines, rules, requirements, forms,
Announce workshops
Begin registering participants
Days 60-240 Conduct Workshops (September 2000 – May 2001)
Collect, tabulate and analyze participant evaluations
Interview individual members of Core Planning Group about results
Evaluate at regular meeting of Core Planning Group
Outline program for succeeding year on basis of evaluations
Days 240-365 Complete the project (June 30, 2001)
Make final payments
Submit final reports
Contract services must be included under Operations. Any administrative costs, such as fiscal fees, must be detailed and included under Operations. Equipment under $5,000 must be included in Operations; equipment over $5,000 per item must be included in Equipment.
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Budget Summary: |
LoC (1) |
Other funds (2) |
In-kind (3) |
Total (4) |
|
a. Salaries & Benefits |
-0- |
-0- |
$45,000 |
$45,000 |
|
b. Operations |
$18,000 |
-0- |
$ 2,000 |
$20,000 |
|
c. Equipment |
-0- |
-0- |
-0- |
-0- |
|
d. Total |
$18,000 |
-0- |
$47,000 |
$65,000 |
Narrative detail: Include short narrative detail on the planned expenditure of funds. Provide detail on source of Other Funds and In-Kind.
a. Salaries & Benefits All in-kind $45,000
(Released time for the students and salaries of the Planning Committee and office staff)
240 workshop participants, 6 hours per workshop at $30 per hour = $43,000
35 hours of scheduling, booking and coordinating at $30 per hour = $ 1,000
Workshop Planning Committee: 5 people, 12 hours each at $35 per hour = $2,000
b. Operations
Library of California Funds
Workshops 15 sessions @ $1000 ea (4 of z39.50 +8 ref + 3 as needed) $15,000
Office supplies ($85/session x 15) $ 1,300
(Postage, paper, nametags, refreshments, printing, long distance)
Auditing, accounting and oversight $ 1,700
In-kind (copiers, workspace, phones, faxes, etc.) $ 2,000
c. Equipment (more than $5,000/item) $ --0—
d. Total $65,000
Return applications no later than 4 PM, Friday, January 21, 2000, to:
Diana Paque, California State Library
Library of California
P.O. Box 942837, Sacramento, CA 94237-0001