History Day Partnership with Minnesota Historical Society

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$20,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Complete
Start Date
December 2019
End Date
February 2020
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Project Overview

Partnership to support the library research experience for middle and high school students participating in History Day across the seven-county metro region.

Project Details

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Legal Citation / Subdivision
2017 Minnesota Special Session Laws, Chapter 91 - HF.No 707, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$20,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Research is at the heart of National History Day: students will learn how to find good information and the importance of having reliable and accurate sources. These skills are important for young people as students and as informed citizens and life-long learners.

Measurable Outcome(s)

The Hullabaloos and research field trips helped students develop their historical research skills and support students with history resources they might not otherwise have access to, including feedback from History Day experts, reference materials from the library and online resources. The program also supports parents and teachers in supporting students.

Students reported finding a variety of history resources including relevant books (51%), online or print reference materials (50%), and special collections materials such as newspapers, media, microfilm or other archival materials (24%). Students also reported increased historical research skills. 98% said the events increased their ability to do research, 90% improved their understanding of a library catalog, and 91% improved their understanding of a research database.

99% of parents reported that attending MELSA Hullabaloos helped their students increase their ability and confidence to do research. 93% of parents reported that attending MELSA Hullabaloos helped their students increase their understanding of a library catalog and research database.

Teachers also reported that MELSA library programs improve students' ability to do research. 95% reported that students increased their ability to analyze and interpret sources and their understanding of a library catalog. 100% reported that their students increased their understanding of how to use a research database. 100% reported that the library trip allowed their students to find new resources and learn how libraries can be important places to do research. Finally, the program makes a concerted effort to support students who are struggling in the classroom; 72% of teachers reported that their lowest-performing students were more engaged in these library programs than in the classroom.

Project Manager
First Name
Scott
Last Name
Vrieze
Organization Name
MELSA
Street Address
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-645-5731
Email
scott@melsa.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200