Evolution of an academic-public library parthership
Work Type
Publication
Journal
Journal of the Medical Library Association
Volume
104
Issue
1
Inclusive Pages
62-66
Publication Date
2016
Language
English
Document Type
Article
Link to Published Version
https://doi.org/10.3163/1536-5050.104.1.010
Recommended Citation
Engeszer, Robert J.; Olmstadt, William; Daley, Jan; Norfolk, Monique; Krekeler, Kara; Rogers, Monica; Colditz, Graham A.; Anwuri, Victoria V.; Morris, Scott; Voorhees, Mychal; McDonald, Brenda; Bernstein, Jackie; Schoening, Paul; and Williams, Lee, "Evolution of an academic-public library parthership." Journal of the Medical Library Association, 62-66,. 2016. Paper 58.
https://digitalcommons.wustl.edu/becker_pubs/58
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Description
A partnership to improve access to health information via an urban public library system was established in St. Louis, Missouri, in 2011. A multiyear project was outlined that included an information needs assessment, a training class for public library staff, information kiosks at library branches for delivering printed consumer health materials, and a series of health-related programming. The partnership evolved to include social service and community organizations to carry out project goals and establish a sustainable program that met the health and wellness interests of the community.