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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Hi! The Oregon Community Foundation contracted with Penny Hummel to do a statewide needs assessment of public libraries and make recommendations on how they
and other foundations might better support Oregon public libraries. At the bottom of this email is the email Penny sent out on the libs-or listserv and attached is the full report. The State Librarian also sent this to all public library directors.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Here are some of the
<b>key findings that pertain to youth services</b> and the Ready to Read grant’s use of outcome based evaluation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#1F497D"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Asked to rank the priority of eight library roles and the extent to which the library is successful in fulfilling them, library directors gave top
rankings to <i>Encouraging Reading </i>and <i>Early Childhood Literacy</i>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#1F497D"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">In order to enhance early childhood learning, public libraries approach services for young children holistically and comprehensively, engaging not
just the child, but also the people and systems that are invested in the child’s well-being.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#1F497D"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Interviews with library early literacy specialists and leaders in Oregon’s early childhood system indicate that the most significant contributions
of public libraries to early childhood education stem from their expertise in early literacy: providing direct service to children and their caregivers, and providing early literacy training to other service providers.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#1F497D"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">The main obstacle public libraries face in enhancing the early childhood system is a lack of staff capacity.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#1F497D"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Having traditionally focused on measuring inputs… and outputs…, public libraries are now including outcome-based evaluation in their ongoing efforts.
At the national level, the Public Library Association is currently testing seven core performance measures at U.S. public libraries. In addition, current research aims to gather empirical evidence of the positive impact that programs such as storytimes and
summer reading have on children.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Here are the
<b>recommendations to funders</b>, like the Oregon Community Foundation and Meyer Memorial Trust, interested in supporting Oregon’s public libraries:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#1F497D"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Focusing support on particular areas of frequently expressed need, such as technology, collection development or community outreach
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#1F497D"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Targeting support to encourage library innovation<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#1F497D"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Targeting support to help the neediest libraries
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#1F497D"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Providing proportionate grant support to all Oregon libraries [e.g. the Ready to Read grant’s funding model]<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#1F497D"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Engaging Oregon libraries through a centrally managed statewide project.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">What does this mean?
<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">There
<i>may </i>be different and/or better local grant opportunities designed to meet the specific needs of Oregon libraries.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#1F497D"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Funders have a better understanding of the obstacles library face and
<i>may </i>make changes to improve the grants that libraries are eligible to apply for.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#1F497D"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Early childhood literacy, encouraging reading, and outcome based evaluation is important to funders, libraries, and communities.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Thanks,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Katie<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">Katie Anderson, Youth Services Consultant
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><a href="http://www.oregon.gov/osl/LD/pages/index.aspx">Library Support and Development Services</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><a href="mailto:katie.anderson@state.or.us">katie.anderson@state.or.us</a>, 503-378-2528<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""> Libs-Or [mailto:libs-or-bounces@listsmart.osl.state.or.us]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Penny Hummel<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, September 04, 2015 6:29 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> (libs-or@listsmart.osl.state.or.us)<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Libs-Or] Just released: Oregon Public Library Needs Assessment<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">It gives me great pleasure to announce that the very first Oregon Public Library Needs Assessment has just been released. It is attached, but you can also download it from
<a href="http://www.oregoncf.org/news-resources/news-publications">The Oregon Community Foundation’s website</a> or from
<a href="http://www.pennyhummel.com/projects">my company website</a>. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">First off, I want to thank the Oregon library community for your enthusiastic participation in the data gathering for this project, which included:<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>51 participants at eight focus groups around the state
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</span></span></span><![endif]>86 of Oregon’s 131 public libraries (66%) participating in the survey--a tremendous response rate!
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</span></span></span><![endif]>68 additional survey responses from Friends, Foundation and library board members<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>18 interviews, providing regional and national perspectives<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>Innumerable instances of sharing insights, resources and support, as well as helping to promote the project. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Truly, it took a village! My sincere thanks to all of you who have helped me make this project the very best it could be.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I also want to thank The Oregon Community Foundation for commissioning this study, as well as the Lora L. & Martin N. Kelley Family Foundation Trust and the Betsy Priddy Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation for their support of this
work. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Earlier this week, OCF hosted a summit with other Oregon funders, where the overview I provided of the needs assessment’s findings was enthusiastically received. It is safe to say there is great interest in exploring new ways to support
public libraries in Oregon, and that the needs assessment is viewed as a starting point to that effort. Stay tuned for future developments! <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">As those who participated in the research may recall, in the needs assessment we explored how public libraries create resilient communities through the lens of eight different library roles. My friends at The Oregon Community Foundation
would like me to emphasize that OCF’s competitive grant program supports each of these eight library roles, and to encourage public libraries to review their guidelines to consider how they might support your important work. Here are some links to more information
about the opportunities that OCF provides:<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><a href="http://www.oregoncf.org/grants-scholarships/grants/community-grants">OCF Community Grant Program</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><a href="http://www.oregoncf.org/Templates/media/files/grants/community_grants/developing_strong_proposal_2014.pdf">Developing a strong proposal</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><a href="http://www.oregoncf.org/Templates/media/files/grants/community_grants/capacity_building_guidelines.pdf">Capacity building proposals to the Community Grant Program</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Again, my heartfelt thanks to the Oregon library community for understanding the importance of this project and making it a success. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Penny Hummel<br>
Penny Hummel Consulting<br>
<a href="http://www.pennyhummel.com">www.pennyhummel.com</a> <br>
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503.890.0494<br>
<a href="mailto:penny@pennyhummel.com">penny@pennyhummel.com</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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