Outreach helps libraries bring resources and programs outside the typical library environment or building. The goal is to bring service to underserved community members, those who cannot get to library, or may not be aware of services. The Library of Michigan’s collection holds titles that how outreach can happen in your community, whether it is a community event, a partnership, or a pop-up library. Please see below for some recent titles purchased and how to use the title.

• Outreach services for teens : a starter guide by Jess Snow. ALA Editions, 2020. – LM Print Collection
• The high-impact digital library : innovative approaches for outreach and instruction by Anna Neatrour, et al.. ALA Editions, 2025. – LM Print Collection
• Advancing a culture of creativity in libraries : programming and engagement by Megan Lotts. ALA Editions, 2021. – LM Print Collection
• Public libraries and their communities : an introduction by Kay Ann Cassell. Rowman & Littlefield, 2021. – LM Print Collection
• Library programming made easy : a practical guide for librarians by Michelle Demeter & Haley K. Holmes. Rowman & Littlefield, 2019. – LM Print Collection
• A trauma-informed approach to library services by Rebecca Tolley. ALA Editions, 2020. – LM Print Collection
• Helping Library Users with Legal Questions: Practical Advice for Research, Programming, and Outreach by Deborah Hamilton. ABC-Clio, 2021. - Gale eBooks on MeL
• Your Technology Outreach Adventure: Tools for Human-Centered Problem Solving by Erin Berman. ALA Editions, 2019. – Gale eBooks on MeL
• Healthy Living at the Library: Programs for All Ages by Noah Lenstra. Libraries Unlimited, 2020. – Gale eBooks on MeL
• Pivoting During the Pandemic: Ideas for Serving Your Community Anytime, Anywhere by Kathleen Hughes and Jamie Santoro. ALA Editions, 2021. – Gale eBooks on MeL

LM’s Library Science content can be found in three places:

1. LM’s Print Catalog
1. Search the LM Catalog at www.answercat.org and use “Library Science Collection” as one of the search terms in the Advanced Search – Notes field and you will pull only the library science collection titles.
2. MeLCat – Search for LM titles you have identified and order them OR you can contact the LM circulation desk for an Interloan request as well.
2. Gale eBooks on MeL! – Anyone can use the Gale eBooks collection on MeL.
1. Go to MeL.org, select eResources then the eResources by letter G. Under G you’ll see Gale eBooks with subjects linked on the left nav bar.
3. LM’s eBook Central Collection - If you have an LM library card, you can use our ProQuest eBook Central collection. You can request a card at Michigan.gov/librarycard.
1. Go directly to eBook Central collection at the Michigan.gov/LMdatabases page or search in ANSWER as the ProQuest titles show there as well.

The Library Science Collection at LM is made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Have a title you’d like us to purchase? Let me know!

Karren Reish

Library Grants Coordinator

Library of Michigan

517-241-0021 / www.mi.gov/lsta

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