1. Washington State Library
Needs Assessment Topline Findings

2. Discussion items Review our findings from the needs assessment;
Hear more about some of the barriers CTCs are facing, particularly
How the move towards 4-year programs is changing things in your libraries;
Status of ABE and ELL programs
Opportunities for collaboration across library types; and
Kick off discussion about LSTA programs specifically aimed at our evaluation work

3. Needs assessment

4. Library management and engagement
Library managers and staff were highly interested in
Forming partnerships
Communications and collaboration
Evaluation and metrics
Staffing
Professional development

5. Trends in library practice
Libraries in the US are turning focus to
Library systems and security practices
Privacy and safety instruction
Accessible websites
Electronic resources
Data
Technology and library spaces

6. Patron trends and expectations
Patrons are expecting libraries to help with/enable use
Mobile devices
Print and electronic resources
Emerging technology
Lifelong learning opportunities

7. State priority issues Washington State’s explicit priorities:
World-class education
Prosperous economy
Sustainable energy and clean environment
Healthy and safe communities
Efficient, effective, and accountable government

8. WSL funding One of 19 states with less than $10m funding (2012)
#34 in total funding
New funding structure: surcharge growth through 2020, then slow decline
Busiest state library outlets in US (WTTBL, institutional libraries, state library)

9. Areas of potential action for WSL
Raise the visibility of libraries across the state
Develop partnerships, facilitate partnerships for libraries
Facilitate collaboration and resource sharing among libraries
Develop and support meaningful evaluation practices, develop common indicators for libraries
Continue seeking new sources for funding

10. Community and Technical Colleges

11. What we heard about CTC libraries
Issues arising from conversion to 4-year programs
Unintended consequences to database subscriptions
New responsibilities to the library (IT, online learning)
Budget cuts amid need for more resources
Balancing print and electronic resources
Open educational resources
Resourcing
Copyrights
Difficulty evaluating services, especially databases
Difficulty accessing faculty and evaluating support to them
Disruption to ILL relationships (journals esp.)
Changes to where the libraries sit within college

12. Discussing Opportunities
Partnerships with other types of libraries
Public
University
K-12
Special
ABE, digital literacy, information literacy and corrections education
OER sharing
Consortia purchasing

13. LSTA 5-year evaluation Statewide LSTA projects and initiatives
Ask – WA*
Digital Literacy in WA
Microsoft Imagine Academy*
Audiobooks, e-books*
Early Learning Support
Statewide Database Licensing*
Wayfinder: Statewide Catalog
K-20 Network
Library as Instructional Leader*
Living Well in Washington
Preservation*
Teacher-Librarian Common Core Cadre
Washington Rural Heritage

14. Evaluation questions How have these programs helped your library?
How did the programs benefit underserved populations?
What are the features of the programs that were critical for creating outcomes?
What are the lessons learned?
How can the programs be improved?

15. Next steps Now-end of year: LSTA evaluation qualitative data
What are the outcomes on the ground of the programs you have participated in?
What is the potential?
What did you learn?
Jan-March LSTA evaluation
Data analysis
Surveys
Draft review
Jan-May LSTA 5-year plan
Priorities, goals, focus, balance