Initial Draft Budget and Activities Summary Sheet
IMLS Grant Proposal     1/10/05

 

Schedule of activities:

 

1st year:
  • Literature review by RCPL staff to identify IL skills necessary for basic, successful access of recreational and informational resources at a typical, modern library
  • RCPL staff to assess the informational needs of adult generations and the IL skills needed by these groups to access this information
  • Literature review of learning differences by adult generations as expressed in learning styles, experience and background differences, and
  • Consultants assist in identifying learning style/preference and cultural issues
  • Bottom line – RCPL staff determines the IL skill standards for adult generations and the content for instructional needs
  • Curriculum specialist develops the manual of IL standards and instruction
  • Trainer arranges and prepares for the instruction of the curriculum
  • Posting of initials curriculum on the library website

 

2nd year:
  • Standards and instruction tested using librarians at 18 library sites: 6 libraries in communities of less than 5,000, 6 libraries in communities of 5,000 to 50,000, 6 libraries in communities of greater than 50,000.
  • Standards and instructions tested by librarians at the 18 library sites instructing representative adult patrons
  • Evaluation of the instructional outcomes and modification/adjustment of the standards and curriculum
  • Distribution of the curriculum materials to those interested, presentations to library associations and other interested parties, posting of the final materials on the library web site

 

 

Budget Summary:

 

                                                  IMLS                     Cost Share                    Total

Salaries/Wages                         $27,640             $42,080             $69,720

Fringe Benefits                                   0                         $12,624             $12,624

Consultant Fees                        $     600                                   0                       $     600

Travel                                        $10,465                        0                       $10,465

Materials, Equipment                 $20,850             $25,000             $45,850

 

Total Direct Costs                     $59,555             $79,704             $139,259

 

 

 

Estimated Van Cost Calculation:

Commercial lease, 15,000 miles per year, basic front wheel drive mini van w/ removable seats
Cost of vehicle estimated at $22,00 to $24,000, residual value of $10,000 at end of lease
Approx. $325 per mo. (lease per mo. + 5% interest), $3,900 per year, total cost of $11,700