A transformational outreach program for an academic health sciences library: Looking beyond research institutions

摘要

For many years and for a variety of reasons, the University of Michigan's Taubman Health Sciences Library did not engage in community relationship building or define community outreach as one of the priorities in its services and overall mission. With the arrival of a new director in 2006, and changes in organizational leadership and focus, the library began to take part in a series of community events on an informal basis and to foster relationships with local organizations and community partners.