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IMLS Completed Review Report ' +.4e0= INSTITUTE of Museumanlibrary SERVICES LG -07 -14 -0067 City of Santa Ana LG- Statement of Need The project builds upon an existing model using a known program with Historypin as a collaborator. There is a lot of research, both informal and through Library Services for Immigrants and Civics and Citizenship Toolkit that indicates their target audience and recommendations for moving forward. I like that the innovation is pointed toward online and offline programming, engagement, training, and infrastructure. LG- Impact Pilot programs are evidence that the project will continue to be successful. An advisory group will review the jumpkit, assess other programs, and have a design session. They are going to do extensive interviewing of all involved to evaluate the quantity and quality of success -- count the number of stories, but also interview librarians, immigrant teens and immigrant populations involvement. It is unclear how this will be done and what questions will be asked or if will flow more spontaneously -- the approach. Also, if there is a method by which they will revise in year 2 or 3 based on feedback. However, I think it will have a positive and strong impact. LG- Project Design I think the communication plan is pretty typical and robust. The exception and benefit is the use of REFORMA for greater access to Latinos and Spanish speakers. The advisory panel is also offering additional support into additional avenues like pop culture and music channels. And the communication is incorporated into the work phases in the project design also so I think they bases are covered well. LG- Project Resources: Personnel, Time, Budget Tutors are being paid at a rate of $17 /hour -- good. Eberly and Zepeda are puting a great deal of their time to managing this project which I think is on target given the 4 locations. I like that the budget narrative includes justification that the costs are based on kayak.com and a US Government survey -- which may be low or totally wrong, but good to see uses of national standards for compensation and other costs. The budget looks fairly straight forward to me in that most of the funding goes toward staffing and equipement at the four locations. LG- Commun!cations Plan I think the communication plan is pretty typical and robust. The exception and benefit is the use of REFORMA for greater access to Latinos and Spanish speakers. The advisory panel is also offering additional support into additional avenues like pop culture and music channels. And the communication is incorporated into the work phases in the project design also so I think they bases are covered well. LG- Sustainability The jumpkit is aimed at the public and other libraries who could participate and contribute to Historypin is free which is a great sustainability measure. Thought it's currently scheduled to be hosted one year beyond the grant period, having exhibitions as part of their possible programming to generate income and put back in the project is a great plan. Total Score: 4 Additional Comments: I think this is an ambitious project and one that is warranted for 3 years given the 4 locations. I think the collaborations with HistoryPin and AmeriCorps are smart. This seems to align with IMLS goals for target audience, collaboration, technological infrastructure and innovation, and using existing standards and best practices for intellectual property and digital asset management. 20B -11