Sally Jones...Emily Vardell, PhD Assistant Professor School of Library and Information Management...

Emily Vardell, PhDAssistant Professor

School of Library and Information Management

Emporia State University

Emporia, KS

Leighann WoodProgram Manager

Public Library Association

Chicago, IL

Sally JonesHead of Information Services/Interlibrary Loan Coordinator

Washington County Public Library

Abingdon, VA

www.ala.org/pla/initiatives/connectingyoutocoverage

Key Facts about the Uninsured

• The number of uninsured increased by more than 500,000+ in 2017

• It costs too much• Low-income families• People of color are at

higher risk of being uninsured.

• The uninsured often face unaffordable medical bills when they do seek care

www.kff.org

● Posters● Flyers● Social media

graphics● Event Guide● Public Librarian

Guidebook to Open Enrollment

Communications Assets

www.ala.org/pla/initiatives/connectingyoutocoverage

Digital Literacy Skills and Training

● 90% of libraries help patrons with basic

internet skills

● 84% of libraries offer technology

training in computer and software use

Outcome Measurement

Strategies for Advocacy & Building Partnerships

Leighann WoodProgram Manager

Public Library AssociationChicago, IL

(312) 280-5867lwood@ala.org

Emily Vardell, PhDAssistant Professor

School of Library and Information Management

Emporia State UniversityEmporia, KS

(620) 341-5156evardell@emporia.edu

Sally Jones Head of Information Services

Washington County Public LibraryAbingdon, VA

(276) 676-6391sjones@wcpl.net

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