[SLI-public] Upcoming Event: Libraries for Health and Wellbeing: A Strategic Framework

[Rebekkah Smith Aldrich]

Good afternoon,
Just a reminder, tomorrow at 5pm EST I am moderating a discussion with two of the project leaders from the State Library in Victoria, Australia who produced the new "Libraries for Health and Wellbeing: A strategic framework for Victorian public libraries towards 2024<https://www.slv.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/LFHAWB-vFIN-web_0.pdf>."

They developed this framework after receiving the results of the research they commissioned to determine how well public libraries contribute to the quality of life of residents in their community<https://sgsep.com.au/assets/main/SGS-Economics-and-Planning_The-Health-and-Wellbeing-Benefits-of-Public-Libraries-Across-Victoria.pdf>. This report caught my attention because of this delightful talking point:

"Engaging with public libraries improves an individual's Subjective Health and Wellbeing by 8 per cent."

If you, like me, recognize what a strong talking point this is and would like to learn more about this strategic framework, please register for this free event from the Sustainable Libraries Initiative: https://sustainablelibrariesinitiative.org/event/libraries-health-and-wellbeing-strategic-framework

Be well,
Rebekkah

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Rebekkah Smith Aldrich  (she/her<https://www.edi.nih.gov/blog/communities/what-are-gender-pronouns-why-do-they-matter>)
Executive Director, Mid-Hudson Library System
103 Market St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601  |  845.471.6060 x239

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