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Hyperlinked Community Reflection Blog: Wellness Resources at the Library
Aunt Flow. (n.d.). Model E Dispenser [Photograph]. Aunt Flow. https://shop.goauntflow.com/collections/dispensers/products/estrogen-model-e-dispense When listening to the lecture for this week, the first line, “The Library reaches ALL Users” stuck out to me (Stephens, n.d.). I was inspired to see the Lock-In Sleepover at DOKK1, a personal reference desk that eliminates barriers, and a community closet for resources. These examples focus on the community aspects of a library and uplifting with wellness. We must assess the community’s needs by surveying the community. Smith (2017) discusses gathering data-based information to secure grant funding. Madison Public Library uncovered growing racial disparities between Black and white people in the community. They addressed this issue by…