Open AccessPre- and post- Covid-19 Outreach Experiences at Marshall University Libraries
Author(s) -
Sarah Mollette,
Kelli Johnson
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of library outreach and engagement
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2690-2672
DOI - 10.21900/j.jloe.v1i2.843
Subject(s) - outreach , covid-19 , pandemic , audit , library science , plan (archaeology) , political science , medical education , medicine , business , computer science , history , virology , law , disease , accounting , archaeology , pathology , outbreak , infectious disease (medical specialty)
This article will provide insight into how MU Libraries’ cross-departmental system has evolved over the years, and how the recent finalization of their Outreach Plan led to a successful transition to online outreach during the COVID pandemic. Specifically, the authors will address: the history of library outreach at the university; the formation of the Outreach Librarian position; the audit the Outreach librarian performed on the library’s practices; the creation of an Outreach committee and subsequent Outreach Plan guide; and, how the library adapted their approach during the Covid-19 pandemic of 2020.