Subaward Project

Collection Equity Award - Jackson County Library Services


With the Collection equity Outreach Award, we intend to add health-related materials – in both print and digital formats, and in both English and Spanish, to our Teen Nonfiction collection. These materials will be categorically prioritized to focus on LGBTQ health, Drugs, Teen Pregnancy/Parenthood, and Mental Health. These categories were chosen specifically because of JCLS’s mission of connecting people to information, but also because they align with our strategic goals of increasing our community’s engagement with health, civic duty, and learning, as well as fostering an environment where all voices are heard. The Library is committed to providing a space where marginalized people have an opportunity to see their experiences reflected in the collection. Increasing materials in these categories is specifically needed here in Jackson County. We will promote the new materials through displays, booklists, the library blog, and programming. All items will also be stickered – explaining who provided the funds for this purchase, and a thank you.

Awardee

Project Lead: Laura Kimberly

Demographics

Age Group: Teens (13-18 yrs.)
Geographic Type: Medically Underserved Areas/Populations
Issues & Interests: Behavioral/Social Determinants of Health, Maternal Health, Opioids, Vaping
Race & Ethnicity: Hispanics/Latin Americans
Roles of Participants Project is Intended to Serve: Educator - K-12, Library or Information Professional, Student - K-12

Award Details

Funding Source: Region 5
Project Category: Outreach
Period of Performance: Sep 15, 2021 - Apr 30, 2022
Project Status: Completed

Project Funding