Case Study: “Evolution of an Academic–Public Library Partnership”

The following case study was published in the new issue of the Journal of the Medical Library Association.
Title
Evolution of an Academic–Public Library Partnership
Authors
Robert J. Engeszer, MLS, AHIP
Washington University School of Medicine
William Olmstadt, MSLS, MPH, AHIP
Washington University School of Medicine
Jan Daley, MLS, CHIS
Saint Louis Public Library
Monique Norfolk, MPH
Washington University School of Medicine
Kara Krekeler, MLS
Saint Louis Public Library
Monica Rogers, MLIS, CHIS
Washington University School of Medicine
Graham Colditz, MD, DrPH, FAFPHM
Washington University School of Medicine
Victoria V. Anwuri, MPH
Washington University School of Medicine
Scott Morris, MLS
Saint Louis Public Library
Mychal Voorhees, MA
Washington University School of Medicine
Brenda McDonald, MA, MLS
Saint Louis Public Library
Jackie Bernstein, MPH
Washington University School of Medicine
Paul Schoening, MS, MB
Washington University School of Medicine
Lee Williams, BA
Saint Louis Public Library
Source
Journal of the Medical Library Association
2016 Jan; 104(1): 62–66
Abstract

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.

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