iSchool Capstone

Library Outreach to Unhoused Populations

Project tags:

community engagement & outreach

equity & inclusion

social justice

Project poster

Library Outreach to Unhoused Populations is an analysis of best practices for Bellingham Public Library. BPL wanted to find ways to better serve this growing part of their community. Research into programs in libraries, interviews with community members experiencing homelessness, and conversations with experts in the field, led to a report of practices that work well dealing with this complex issue. The recommendations that comprise the final report will enable the library to implement new initiatives based on compassion, empathy, and equity. Most importantly, these recommendations mean moving toward a climate of inclusivity for all members of the Bellingham community.

Project participants:

Rob Werner

MLIS