Wek 12 - Outreach & Community led Libs

Question 1

Outreach in libraries require staff to do what & what is the goal?

Answer 1

To leave the library to promote or provide library services with the goal of engaging users and improving services.

Question 2

Do special and academic libraries do outreach?

Answer 2

Yes

Question 3

Community led libraries prioritize what?

Answer 3

Working collaboratively with community (including socially excluded individuals) to understand their needs and inform the direction of library work & policies.

Question 4

Community led libraries prioritize meetings with who to build partnerships and create new services?

Answer 4

Community groups and service providers.

Question 5

What are two examples of community led library partnerships?

Answer 5

Seed libraries & ID clinics

Question 6

What do social workers in libraries provide?

Answer 6

Individual consultations, peer outreach, staff training, and security planning to support patrons in crisis.