EXCITE Transformation for Libraries: Cohort 2

In-Person Training in Cranston, RI:
Cranston Public Library, 140 Sockanosset Cross Rd, Cranston, RI 02920
Attendance is mandatory for all participants.
September 11-13, 2018
November 6-8, 2018
February 5-7, 2019 

Tele-Coaching Conference Calls:
Teams will have a choice of two times each day to call in, 60-75 minutes each. Requires full team participation on all six dates.
September 24
October 15
November 13
December 17
January 23, 2019
June 6, 2019
July 16, 2019

Virtual Site Visit:
One-time virtual visit to each library, approx. 120 minutes each, time to be scheduled with each team on either December 6 or 7.

On-site Coaching at home libraries:
One-time in-person visit to each library, approx. three hours each, to be scheduled between May 13 and May 16. Requires full team participation.

Project implementation at home libraries:
February - August, 2019

Final reports due September 6, 2019.

If you have questions about the program, please contact:

Dawn La Valle, Director, Division of Library Development
Connecticut State Library
dawn.lavalle@ct.gov
Phone: (860) 757-6665 | Fax: (860) 757-6503

Each team will be eligible for a grant of $2,000 to help cover travel and personnel expenses. This grant will be disbursed after the first training session.

The pdf above contains options for lodging and travel to the area.

Please note that you should plan on being at Cranston Public Library from 8:30-5:00 on the training days. Allow travel time for this schedule.

"Pimp My Wheelchair" YouTube video (5:51) in which Robin Banks builds a new wheelchair for Zach Anner in response to his functional and motivational drivers. Check out Zach's Wheelchair of the Future!

Recipe for Thick, Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies from Smitten Kitchen

This project was made possible by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, grant # RE-95-17-0068-17, in the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program.

Reports for Cohort 2 are due on September 6, 2019.

Use the following wording:

"This project is made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, grant # RE-95-17-0068-17, in the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program."

Include the IMLS logo, which is available for download here:

• http://www.imls.gov/recipients/logos.aspx

For online materials, please link the logo to www.imls.gov.

Use these acknowledgements for all spoken, online, and printed promotional materials, including program introductions, interviews, websites, emails, flyers, program signage, advertisements, presentations, slideshows, evaluation forms, newsletters, and press releases.

• Public Events: Logo should be included on signage, and IMLS should be mentioned at the beginning of public presentations.
• Press Releases and Events: Include the written acknowledgement in your press releases and press kits. At press conferences acknowledge IMLS orally.
• Printed Materials: Use the logo and written acknowledgement. Don't forget to include it on PowerPoint presentations and program handouts.
• Web Sites: Post the IMLS logs and link it back to and www.imls.gov.
• Advertisements: Use the logo and written acknowledgment.
• Public Service Announcements: Include acknowledgement at the end of your PSA.