Connecting Compassion with Service: Opening Doors for a Neglected Population in the Academic Library

Authors

Wood, N., Reid, T., Harris, J.

Type
Journal Article
Year published
2019
Journal
Tennessee Libraries
Accession number

25829

Title

Connecting Compassion with Service: Opening Doors for a Neglected Population in the Academic Library

Volume and issue

69, 2

Abstract

This journal article recounts the efforts of faculty and library staff at Austin Peay State University in Tennessee to address the needs of students experiencing housing and food insecurity. They compiled information about campus and community resources via a LibGuide and trained colleagues about the guide and best practices for helping this student population. In addition, they now offer hygiene kits for students, serve as a depot for farmers market surplus, and manage a permanent food pantry. They have also screened the film Paper Tigers to raise awareness during Homelessness Awareness Week. (author abstract modified)

Availability details

Available for free download at https://www.tnla.org/page/69_2_Wood