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What is Outreach

Chapter 12
Handbook of Research on Information and Records Management in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Reaching out to users in their own location to educate them.
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Library and Community Engagement
Ronke Anke Olurayi (Lead City University, Nigeria) and Kolawole Folasade Lucia (Lead City University, Nigeria)
Copyright: © 2021 |Pages: 17
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-7740-0.ch012
Abstract
Libraries, an organized collection of books and non-book materials, are always situated in communities to ensure that the inhabitants' information needs are promptly and adequately met. However, the level of library involvement in these communities is quite low or nonexistent in other places. It is therefore necessary for libraries to begin reaching out to these communities through creative and innovative programs that will involve the participation of community members and create awareness as they impress themselves and their worth on the community.
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Chapter 10
Community-Engaged Research: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Necessity of Institutional Support
Outreach is a form of public service provided from campuses to local communities. Outreach is distinct from engaged scholarship, because outreach efforts are usually limited to opportunities for service, whereas engaged scholarship requires a reciprocal, collaborative partnership where community stakeholders have an opportunity to shape the research process.
Published in Chapter: Community-Engaged Research: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Necessity of Institutional Support; From: Scholarly Publishing and Research Methods Across Disciplines
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Chapter 5
Moving Forward and Making a Difference in Archival Institutions Through a Multifaceted Approach to Public Programming
The process of identifying and providing services to constituencies with needs relevant to the repository’s mission, especially underserved groups, and tailoring services to meet those needs ( Pearce-Moses, 2005 ).
Published in Chapter: Moving Forward and Making a Difference in Archival Institutions Through a Multifaceted Approach to Public Programming; From: Handbook of Research on Advocacy, Promotion, and Public Programming for Memory Institutions
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Chapter 9
Social Science Education and Outreach as a Tool for Regional Development and Institutional Building: A Case Study in India
It is the extension of knowledge or action learned to specific groups or populations in need of these. It requires special strategies and skills to perform the outreach.
Published in Chapter: Social Science Education and Outreach as a Tool for Regional Development and Institutional Building: A Case Study in India; From: Handbook of Research on Science Education and University Outreach as a Tool for Regional Development
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Chapter 5
Designing a Course for the Development of Community-Engaged Researchers in a College of Education
Outreach is a form of public service provided from campuses to local communities. Outreach is distinct from community-engaged scholarship, because outreach efforts are usually limited to opportunities for service, whereas engaged scholarship requires a reciprocal, collaborative partnership where community stakeholders have an opportunity to shape the research process.
Published in Chapter: Designing a Course for the Development of Community-Engaged Researchers in a College of Education; From: Preparing Students for Community-Engaged Scholarship in Higher Education
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Chapter 7
Social Justice and Advocacy in University-Based Play Therapy Training Clinics
The provision of services or activities to individuals with limited access or knowledge of services.
Published in Chapter: Social Justice and Advocacy in University-Based Play Therapy Training Clinics; From: Developing and Sustaining Play Therapy Clinics
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Chapter 8
Public Libraries: Analysis of Services for Immigrant Populations and Suggestions to Improve Outreach
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Chapter 5
Summer Art: Sustainable Community Engagement
The act of an institution or organization providing services to community members.
Published in Chapter: Summer Art: Sustainable Community Engagement; From: Handbook of Research on the Facilitation of Civic Engagement through Community Art
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