Community partnerships to further the role of rural public libraries in small business economic development: a case study of Tennessee

Mehra, Bharat; Bishop, Bradley Wade; Partee II, Robert Padgett

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Community partnerships to further the role of rural public libraries in small business economic development: a case study of Tennessee

Author(s)

Mehra, Bharat; Bishop, Bradley Wade; Partee II, Robert Padgett

Issue Date

2016-03-15

Keyword(s)

• rural public libraries
• small businesses
• economic development
• community partnerships
• Tennessee

Abstract

This poster identifies the community partnerships being developed in a planning grant entitled “The Role of Rural Public Libraries in Small Business Economic Development in the Appalachian Region: A Case Study of Tennessee” (PLSB-TN) recently awarded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services’ National Leadership Grants for Libraries (Research Category) (October 2014 – September 2016) (URL: http://scholar.cci.utk.edu/plsb-tn). PLSB-TN involves collecting quantitative and qualitative feedback based on the needs, expectations, and experiences of small businesses and rural public libraries in the state. PLSB-TN research conducted in Tennessee includes preliminary planning activities, analyzing existing needs and feasibility, solidifying community partnerships, and developing initial work plans, blueprint, and strategic action plan prototype of a Public Library Small Business Toolkit that strengthens collaborations between various stakeholders involved. PLSB-TN is serving as a pilot case experience and assessment test-bed to expand strategies for the entire Appalachian region and other rural environments in the future.

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iSchools

Series/Report Name or Number

IConference 2016 Proceedings

Type of Resource

text

Language

eng

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http://hdl.handle.net/2142/89386

DOI

https://doi.org/10.9776/16465

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