sally jones...emily vardell, phd assistant professor school of library and information management...
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Emily Vardell, PhDAssistant Professor
School of Library and Information Management
Emporia State University
Emporia, KS
Leighann WoodProgram Manager
Public Library Association
Chicago, IL
Sally JonesHead of Information Services/Interlibrary Loan Coordinator
Washington County Public Library
Abingdon, VA
www.ala.org/pla/initiatives/connectingyoutocoverage
Key Facts about the Uninsured
• The number of uninsured increased by more than 500,000+ in 2017
• It costs too much• Low-income families• People of color are at
higher risk of being uninsured.
• The uninsured often face unaffordable medical bills when they do seek care
www.kff.org
● Posters● Flyers● Social media
graphics● Event Guide● Public Librarian
Guidebook to Open Enrollment
Communications Assets
www.ala.org/pla/initiatives/connectingyoutocoverage
Digital Literacy Skills and Training
● 90% of libraries help patrons with basic
internet skills
● 84% of libraries offer technology
training in computer and software use
Outcome Measurement
Strategies for Advocacy & Building Partnerships
Leighann WoodProgram Manager
Public Library AssociationChicago, IL
(312) [email protected]
Emily Vardell, PhDAssistant Professor
School of Library and Information Management
Emporia State UniversityEmporia, KS
(620) [email protected]
Sally Jones Head of Information Services
Washington County Public LibraryAbingdon, VA
(276) [email protected]
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