Collection Equity Award - Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Library
The collection Equity Award will be used to purchase books, hardcopy and e-books to update the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LAC-DPH) Library collection that has not been done in over 7 years. The goal is to ensure programs and community organization events that are facilitated by DPH are reflective of voices of the communities served; thus, illuminating health issues that are prevalent and unique to underserved populations throughout Los Angeles County.
Awardee
Lead Organization: Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Public Health Library
Project Lead: Norma Layton
Demographics
Age Group: Children (0-12 yrs.), Teens (13-18 yrs.), Adults (19-64 yrs.), Seniors (65+ yrs.)
Geographic Type: Medically Underserved Areas/Populations, Rural, Suburban, Urban
Issues & Interests: Behavioral/Social Determinants of Health, HIV/AIDS, Maternal Health
Race & Ethnicity: American Indians, Asians/Asian Americans, Blacks/African Americans, Hispanics/Latin Americans, Native Hawaiians, Other Pacific Islanders
Roles of Participants Project is Intended to Serve: Data Scientist, Educator - College & Post-grad, Emergency Preparedness and First Responder, Health Professional, Library or Information Professional, Public Health Professional, Researcher, Other
Other Roles: data resource or tool developer
Award Details
Funding Source: Region 5
Project Category: Outreach
Period of Performance: Dec 17, 2021 - Apr 30, 2022
Project Status: Completed