[Nmtriblibs] Libraries in Community Systems

[Guinnee, Eli, DCA]

Good Morning!

The Libraries in Community Systems<https://lincs.nnyln.org/> project is nearing release of a new Wellbeing Outcomes Calculator next month.

I recommend taking 10 seconds to click on Get Project Updates below and type in your email to stay up to date!

Best,
Eli
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What is the Value of a Public Library to its Community?

Building on a growing body of research<https://www.imls.gov/publications/understanding-social-wellbeing-impacts-nations-libraries-and-museums> that studies the impact of cultural organizations on social wellbeing, The Northern New York Library Network in Potsdam, NY launched a three-year national research project, Libraries in Community Systems, to create a clearer understanding of the unique role public libraries play within community systems, and how this role can be maximized for improved social wellbeing outcomes.



Wellbeing is multidimensional- including physical and mental health, economic security, school effectiveness, cultural engagement, political voice, etc. It amounts to people having what economist Amartya Sen describes as

"the freedom to lead lives [people] have reason to value."



By August of 2024, this project will publish tools for library service valuation based in library worker and community member perceptions and experiences, as well as comprehensive statistical analysis. Our general timeline is below.


Get Project Updates<https://forms.gle/iuhBzPk99nHo6sZ28>


To learn more about the national team working on this project, visit People<https://lincs.nnyln.org/lincs.nnyln.org/people>.
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Eli Guinnee
New Mexico State Librarian
Chair of Education and Engagement, Department of Cultural Affairs<https://dcaeducates.nmculture.org/>
Member, Connect New Mexico Broadband Council<https://www.doit.nm.gov/programs/broadband/connect-new-mexico-council/>

New Mexico State Library<https://www.nmstatelibrary.org/>
1209 Camino Carlos Rey, Santa Fe, NM 87507
Cell (505) 629-9153
eli.guinnee at dca.nm.gov<mailto:eli.guinnee at dca.nm.gov>
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