Appendix D: Outcome Survey Information

When to Survey Participants in a Grants to States Project
ActivityBeneficiary: Library WorkforceBeneficiary: General Public
InstructionYes if mode is ProgramYes if mode is Program
ContentYes if mode is Acquisition or CreationNo
Planning and EvaluationYesNo
ProcurementNoNo

Awardees that implement the following types of activities are required to gather and submit outcomes data using survey questions provided by IMLS:

  • Instruction activities delivered as programs for the benefit of the library workforce or for the general public.
  • Content acquisition or creation activities for the benefit of the library workforce.
  • Planning and evaluation activities for the benefit of the library workforce.

The State Library is required to submit this reported outcomes data to IMLS.

Survey questions for each of these activities will be included in the grant guide. Awardees are responsible for collecting, organizing, and storing their data locally, and must report their survey data in their final narrative report to the State Library.

Awardees should connect with their assigned consultant or advisor to confirm when and how they will issue surveys and with any questions relating to the survey requirement.