This IMLS funded research project presented at the International Federation of Libraries conference in August of 2023 demonstrates how public libraries serve as community catalysts to facilitate the building of community capacity and resources for emergency response and recovery. Libraries from the NorthNet Library System participated in focus groups to share their experiences in […]
This research study was done in collaboration between Dr. Lindsey Nenadal and her team of undergraduate students at California State University, Chico and the Boys and Girls Clubs of the North Valley. In 2018, the Camp Fire swept through communities in Northern California, bringing massive destruction and devastation. During the fire and in the years […]
Living Under Smoky Skies (PDF) With much of the state seeing worsening air quality, risks increase for Californians, especially those more vulnerable due to pre-existing health conditions or communities who don’t have the necessary infrastructure or resources to endure smoky periods safely. David Eisenman, director of UCLA’s Center for Public Health and Disasters, research on […]