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The Value of Library Partnerships


 

Marlowe Bogino, MSLS, AHIP
Medical Librarian
Christiana Care Health System

Editor’s note: This article is based on research reported in a March 2024 article published in JHL.

Background

Back in 2018 I spoke with a fellow librarian colleague during a webinar training session focused on health information literacy. In these conversations, I heard several stories of successful programs or planned programs that sought to connect library patrons with needed library health resources. To my surprise, I learned that a few of these librarians were able to successfully share their resources with their own communities as well as communities beyond their service areas through library partnerships. I found this idea fascinating because it relied on the expertise of diverse peoples with diverse experiences and expertise, impacting communities in a positive way. This sparked my further exploration to know more about library partnerships and learn how I could participate in this meaningful work.

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