Here's a document that Monique and I put together that explains the necessary elements of constructing a village library and the estimated costs that will be involved.
Hans Eysenck was a German psychologist who developed a personality theory based on three traits: Psychoticism, Extraversion, and Neuroticism. These traits exist on continua and are influenced by genetics. Eysenck conducted studies using twins and brain imaging to support the biological basis of personality. He proposed a hierarchical model of personality with acts organizing into habits, traits, and factors. While popular, Eysenck's theory has been criticized for its lack of evidence and for questioning the predictive power of traits. Overall, the theory provided a descriptive and causal explanation of personality that has influenced many other theories.
Hans Eysenck was a German psychologist who developed a personality theory based on three traits: Psychoticism, Extraversion, and Neuroticism. These traits exist on continua and are influenced by genetics. Eysenck conducted studies using twins and brain imaging to support the biological basis of personality. He proposed a hierarchical model of personality with acts organizing into habits, traits, and factors. While popular, Eysenck's theory has been criticized for its lack of evidence and for questioning the predictive power of traits. Overall, the theory provided a descriptive and causal explanation of personality that has influenced many other theories.
The newsletter provides updates on the activities of Friends of African Village Libraries (FAVL), a non-profit organization that supports libraries in Burkina Faso, Ghana, and Uganda. FAVL works with local partners to develop literacy programs, provide library materials and training, and build libraries. Updates include FAVL supporting three libraries in Ghana with materials and repairs, the Community Libraries Association of Uganda distributing books and assisting various library programs, and FAVL's partner in Burkina Faso continuing to produce and distribute locally authored books to schools. The newsletter honors donors and late supporters of FAVL's mission.
The document summarizes a training report for the Uganda Community Knowledge Project (UCKP), which provided digital learning resources, tablets, and training to 5 community libraries in Uganda. Key points:
- UCKP is a 1-year pilot project funded by Book Aid International to provide digital resources and training to support reading and learning in underserved communities.
- Each library received a Remote Area Community Hotspot for Education and Learning device, tablets loaded with e-books, storage safes and other materials to support activities.
- A 3-day training was conducted for 2 representatives from each library on using the devices and resources, data collection, child safety, and monitoring and evaluation.
- Challen
The monthly report from the Bolga-Sherigu Community Library in July 2023 saw high patronage, especially at night. Popular activities included group readings, individual reading, games, and students preparing for exams. A fan and lightbulbs were replaced. Visitors included the library coordinator who monitored the space. Overall, it was an encouraging month for the library.
The Monica Memorial Resource Center launched mobile reading parks in 3 villages - Asava, Awindiri and Oleva - with support from Book Aid International. They hope to extend their mobile library services beyond these 3 villages. The center thanked mobile bike library operators Munguchi and Nyeria for taking books to communities.
The document is an IRS Form 990 for the organization Friends of African Village Libraries. Some key details:
- The organization's mission is to establish and support rural village libraries and promote reading programs in African countries.
- In 2022, the organization had gross receipts of $80,004 and total expenses of $73,617.
- The organization's three largest program services were supporting community libraries in northern Ghana, Burkina Faso, and Uganda with books, librarian salaries, training, operating expenses, and programs.
1. The coordinator visited Canon Esau Public Library in Rukiga district, Uganda on April 19, 2023. The library was founded in January 2023 by Hillary Turyakira and currently has 200 books on 2 shelves along with a computer room with 4 working machines but no internet.
2. The library is run by 3 permanent staff and provides services like a reading space, tailoring training, basket weaving, computer literacy training, and secretarial services. It receives an average of 20 users per day.
3. The coordinator provided advice on best practices for managing the library, such as keeping accession, borrowers, and attendance registers, having a library stamp, activity schedule board, and collaborating
- 159 people in total received services from Nyaka Library in March 2023, including 126 secondary school students, 6 tertiary institution students, and 4 community members.
- The most common activities at the library were reading books, book borrowing, and accessing computer services. Students from Nyaka Vocational Secondary School and Namunye Moslim High School used the library for research and studying.
- 22 books were borrowed from the library in March and 23 students participated in a reading aloud activity. The library generated 7,000 Ugandan shillings in income from services like photocopying, printing, and internet usage.
The document describes three success stories of individuals who gained digital or vocational skills from the Kitengesa Community Library/Digital Skills Project. Madina learned computer basics and internet usage, which allowed her to get a teaching job abroad. Maria learned to use Google apps like sheets to simplify keeping records as an English teacher. Priscilla gained skills in making paper bags and hopes to start a business supplying them after finishing her studies.
The newsletter provides updates on the activities of Friends of African Village Libraries (FAVL), a non-profit organization that supports libraries in Burkina Faso, Ghana, and Uganda. FAVL works with local partners to develop literacy programs, provide library materials and training, and build libraries. Updates include FAVL supporting three libraries in Ghana with materials and repairs, the Community Libraries Association of Uganda distributing books and assisting various library programs, and FAVL's partner in Burkina Faso continuing to produce and distribute locally authored books to schools. The newsletter honors donors and late supporters of FAVL's mission.
The document summarizes a training report for the Uganda Community Knowledge Project (UCKP), which provided digital learning resources, tablets, and training to 5 community libraries in Uganda. Key points:
- UCKP is a 1-year pilot project funded by Book Aid International to provide digital resources and training to support reading and learning in underserved communities.
- Each library received a Remote Area Community Hotspot for Education and Learning device, tablets loaded with e-books, storage safes and other materials to support activities.
- A 3-day training was conducted for 2 representatives from each library on using the devices and resources, data collection, child safety, and monitoring and evaluation.
- Challen
The monthly report from the Bolga-Sherigu Community Library in July 2023 saw high patronage, especially at night. Popular activities included group readings, individual reading, games, and students preparing for exams. A fan and lightbulbs were replaced. Visitors included the library coordinator who monitored the space. Overall, it was an encouraging month for the library.
The Monica Memorial Resource Center launched mobile reading parks in 3 villages - Asava, Awindiri and Oleva - with support from Book Aid International. They hope to extend their mobile library services beyond these 3 villages. The center thanked mobile bike library operators Munguchi and Nyeria for taking books to communities.
The document is an IRS Form 990 for the organization Friends of African Village Libraries. Some key details:
- The organization's mission is to establish and support rural village libraries and promote reading programs in African countries.
- In 2022, the organization had gross receipts of $80,004 and total expenses of $73,617.
- The organization's three largest program services were supporting community libraries in northern Ghana, Burkina Faso, and Uganda with books, librarian salaries, training, operating expenses, and programs.
1. The coordinator visited Canon Esau Public Library in Rukiga district, Uganda on April 19, 2023. The library was founded in January 2023 by Hillary Turyakira and currently has 200 books on 2 shelves along with a computer room with 4 working machines but no internet.
2. The library is run by 3 permanent staff and provides services like a reading space, tailoring training, basket weaving, computer literacy training, and secretarial services. It receives an average of 20 users per day.
3. The coordinator provided advice on best practices for managing the library, such as keeping accession, borrowers, and attendance registers, having a library stamp, activity schedule board, and collaborating
- 159 people in total received services from Nyaka Library in March 2023, including 126 secondary school students, 6 tertiary institution students, and 4 community members.
- The most common activities at the library were reading books, book borrowing, and accessing computer services. Students from Nyaka Vocational Secondary School and Namunye Moslim High School used the library for research and studying.
- 22 books were borrowed from the library in March and 23 students participated in a reading aloud activity. The library generated 7,000 Ugandan shillings in income from services like photocopying, printing, and internet usage.
The document describes three success stories of individuals who gained digital or vocational skills from the Kitengesa Community Library/Digital Skills Project. Madina learned computer basics and internet usage, which allowed her to get a teaching job abroad. Maria learned to use Google apps like sheets to simplify keeping records as an English teacher. Priscilla gained skills in making paper bags and hopes to start a business supplying them after finishing her studies.
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