Sonoran Evidence Partners
Where libraries and public health meet to create healthier communities
Evidence-driven programs start with strong information systems.
Sonoran Evidence Partners sits at the intersection of public health practice and library science, helping organizations design, evaluate, and strengthen programs using rigorous evidence and practical research methods.
We believe that access to trustworthy information is a public health intervention in itself. When communities, libraries, and public health professionals work together, they can improve health literacy, expand access to services, and design programs that truly meet community needs.
Sonoran Evidence Partners provides research support, program evaluation tools, and practical frameworks that help professionals turn data into action.
Bridging Public Health and Library Science
Libraries and public health share a powerful mission: improving community wellbeing through access to information, resources, and services.
Public health professionals work to prevent disease and improve population health. Librarians specialize in information organization, evidence retrieval, knowledge translation, and community access.
When these disciplines collaborate, they create systems that can: improve health information access and literacy, strengthen community health programs and outreach, support evidence-based decision-making, expand access to trusted health resources and services, and build stronger connections between health systems and communities.
Sonoran Evidence Partners helps organizations harness this synergy through evidence-based tools, program planning frameworks, and evaluation resources.
Practical Tools for Evidence-Driven Programs
Our resources are designed for professionals who want to design better programs, evaluate impact, and use data effectively, without needing a full research team.
We translate public health research methods and evaluation frameworks into clear, practical tools that can be implemented quickly.
Our work supports: community health organizations, libraries and library systems, and nonprofits and community coalitions.
Whether you are launching a new initiative or improving an existing program, our tools help you build evidence into your work from the start.
Start Building Stronger Programs
Whether you are designing a new initiative, improving an existing program, or building partnerships between libraries and public health organizations, Sonoran Evidence Partners provides the tools and frameworks to help you succeed.
Explore our resources and start building programs grounded in evidence, access, and community impact.
Featured Resources for Librarians
Libraries × Public Health Collaboration Guide
A practical guide for professionals working at the intersection of libraries and public health.
This resource explores how librarians and public health practitioners can collaborate to improve community health through:
Health information literacy programs
Community outreach initiatives
Patient navigation support
Evidence-based program planning
Cross-sector partnerships
Rapid Monitoring & Evaluation Framework for Librarians
Design a complete monitoring and evaluation plan in under an hour.
This practical toolkit helps public health professionals and librarians quickly define program goals, select meaningful indicators, and create simple systems for using data to improve performance.
Ideal for:
Community health programs
Library health initiatives
Health literacy programs
Grant-funded projects
Early-stage program evaluation
Public Health Program Planning Templates for Librarians
Downloadable templates designed to help professionals plan, implement, and evaluate programs more effectively.
Includes tools for:
Mini logic models
Program evaluation planning
Data quality checklists
Program reflection and improvement