[yscon] Questions about reporting free summer lunch for public library statistics

Tue Jun 20 06:24:38 PDT 2017

Apologies for multiple message - realized there was a confusing error in my last email:

When I conduct my annual summer library program evaluation<http://kdla.ky.gov/librarians/programs/summerreading/Pages/Kentucky-SRP-Evaluation-and-Outcomes.aspx>, I ask if libraries participate in this program - either as a host site OR providing enrichment activities - and assumed those numbers were reported in total program attendance, since it happened on library PROPERTY.

~Krista

From: yscon [mailto:yscon-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of King-Oaks, Krista (KDLA)
Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2017 9:16 AM
To: Katie Anderson <katie.anderson at state.or.us>; YS Consultants (yscon at listsmart.osl.state.or.us) <yscon at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
Subject: Re: [yscon] Questions about reporting free summer lunch for public library statistics

Hi Katie,

This is a great topic and I appreciate you bringing it up for discussion.

When I conduct my annual summer library program evaluation<http://kdla.ky.gov/librarians/programs/summerreading/Pages/Kentucky-SRP-Evaluation-and-Outcomes.aspx>, I ask if libraries participate in this program - either as a host site OR providing enrichment activities - and assumed those numbers were reported in total program attendance, since it happened on library program.

However, I guess I will need to consult with my state data coordinator for clarification. According to the program definition as outlined by IMLS, I could see where an argument AGAINST counting the statistic could be made, depending on program sponsorship. Per the IMLS definition:

A children's program is any planned event for which the primary audience is children and which introduces the group of children attending to any of the broad range of library services or activities for children or which directly provides information to participants. Children's programs may cover use of the library, library services, or library tours. Children's programs may also provide cultural, recreational, or educational information, often designed to meet a specific social need. Examples of these types of programs include story hours and summer reading events. Count all children's programs, whether held on- or off-site, that are sponsored or co-sponsored by the library. Do not include children's programs sponsored by other groups that use library facilities. If children's programs are offered as a series, count each program in the series. For example, a story hour offered once a week, 48 weeks a year, should be counted as 48 programs. Exclude library activities for children delivered on a one-to-one basis, rather than to a group, such as one-to-one literacy tutoring, services to homebound, homework assistance, and mentoring activities. This figure is a subset of the Total Number of Library Programs (data element #600)

https://www.imls.gov/sites/default/files/legacy/assets/1/AssetManager/PLS_Defs_FY2014.pdf

However, what constitutes sponsorship - and how does that affect partnerships and collaborations, such as summer feeding? The library may not be providing the food, but the space itself is a critical resource, as well as the marketing and promotions the library does around the program?

It would be great to hear other thoughts on the topic.

Krista King-Oaks
Youth Services Consultant
Library Development Branch
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From: yscon [mailto:yscon-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of Katie Anderson
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2017 6:53 PM
To: YS Consultants (yscon at listsmart.osl.state.or.us<mailto:yscon at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>) <yscon at listsmart.osl.state.or.us<mailto:yscon at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>>
Subject: [yscon] Questions about reporting free summer lunch for public library statistics

Hi all,

I have two questions for you regarding the Free Summer Lunch Program, summer reading, and public library statistics.

If a library offers the free summer lunch program, then should that in and of itself be counted as a library program for the public library statistics?

If a library offers the free summer lunch program and passive programming such as playing an audio book or making word searches available to kids while they eat, then should it be counted as a library program for the public library statistics?

We have several libraries offering the free summer lunch program 5 days a week and doing a storytime and/or summer reading activity in conjunction with lunch once or twice a week. Obviously, those are programs to be tracked for public libraries statistics. However, they are wondering if they should count the other 3 or 4 lunches per week as a program or not. Does that make sense?

Thanks,

Katie Anderson
Youth Services Consultant
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