University of Maryland

slide 1
Image Slide 3
Image Slide 2
IPLI Design Session – ALA 2023
Image Slide 1
PlayPause
previous arrowprevious arrow
next arrownext arrow
Shadow

PROJECT SCOPE
Improving Library Partnerships with Immigrant Communities

LINA is a three-year grant-funded project aimed at reframing how librarians approach immigrants’ information behavior by
✔ exploring immigrants’ information pressures in an increasingly complex U.S. immigration environment
✔ distilling community-centered recommendations and assets for effective library engagement with communities
The purpose is to advance LIS knowledge of immigrant well-being and increase the capacity for libraries to serve as trusted spaces.


Needs Assessment
Gather stakeholder feedback

Instruction
Develop multi-level training

Dialogue
Facilitate awareness


November 2024
October 2024
September 2024
Archive



SIGN UP FOR THE LIS FOR IMMIGRANTS LISTSERV