Library–Public Health Partnership Launch Kit

$69.00

Turn “we should partner” into an actual community health program

This kit gives you the exact templates, scripts, and structure you need to start, plan, and evaluate a library–public health partnership without overcomplicating the process.

The Problem

Libraries and public health organizations are natural partners, but most collaborations never get off the ground. Why?

  • No one knows how to initiate the conversation

  • Roles and expectations are unclear

  • Meetings don’t lead to action

  • Programs lack structure or follow-through

So the idea of partnership stays just that—an idea.

The Solution

This kit gives you a clear, repeatable way to start and structure partnerships from the very first email to post-program evaluation. No guesswork. No awkward outreach. No stalled momentum.

What This Helps You Do

✔ Initiate partnerships with confidence
✔ Run productive first meetings
✔ Define clear roles and responsibilities
✔ Plan realistic, collaborative programs
✔ Track and communicate program impact

What’s Included

1. Outreach Email Templates (Plug-and-Play)

Templates for:

  • Library → public health department

  • Library → healthcare organizations

  • Public health → library

👉 Removes the biggest barrier: getting started

2. First Partnership Meeting Agenda

A structured agenda to:

  • Guide the conversation

  • Surface shared priorities

  • Move toward concrete next steps

👉 No more unproductive meetings

3. Collaboration Planning Worksheet

Define:

  • Health topic

  • Target population

  • Goals

  • Activities

  • Roles and responsibilities

  • Timeline

👉 Turns ideas into an actual plan

4. Library Health Program Idea Bank

Curated, adaptable program ideas.

👉 Helps you move from concept → implementation faster

5. Mini Monitoring & Evaluation Plan

Simple framework to track:

  • Participation

  • Knowledge gained

  • Awareness of services

  • Intended behavior change

👉 Makes your program measurable (and defensible)

BONUS CONTENT: Post-Program Survey + Evaluation Tools

Includes:

  • Ready-to-use participant survey

  • Summary table for reporting results

  • Key indicators libraries can track

👉 Makes reporting easy—and credible

What Makes This Different

Most resources tell you to “build partnerships.”

This gives you:

  • The exact words to say

  • The structure to follow

  • The tools to execute

Who This Is For

  • Public librarians

  • Outreach coordinators

  • Library managers and directors

  • Public health professionals seeking community partners

Why This Matters

Strong partnerships:

  • Expand your reach

  • Increase program quality

  • Improve community impact

  • Strengthen funding opportunities

Turn “we should partner” into an actual community health program

This kit gives you the exact templates, scripts, and structure you need to start, plan, and evaluate a library–public health partnership without overcomplicating the process.

The Problem

Libraries and public health organizations are natural partners, but most collaborations never get off the ground. Why?

  • No one knows how to initiate the conversation

  • Roles and expectations are unclear

  • Meetings don’t lead to action

  • Programs lack structure or follow-through

So the idea of partnership stays just that—an idea.

The Solution

This kit gives you a clear, repeatable way to start and structure partnerships from the very first email to post-program evaluation. No guesswork. No awkward outreach. No stalled momentum.

What This Helps You Do

✔ Initiate partnerships with confidence
✔ Run productive first meetings
✔ Define clear roles and responsibilities
✔ Plan realistic, collaborative programs
✔ Track and communicate program impact

What’s Included

1. Outreach Email Templates (Plug-and-Play)

Templates for:

  • Library → public health department

  • Library → healthcare organizations

  • Public health → library

👉 Removes the biggest barrier: getting started

2. First Partnership Meeting Agenda

A structured agenda to:

  • Guide the conversation

  • Surface shared priorities

  • Move toward concrete next steps

👉 No more unproductive meetings

3. Collaboration Planning Worksheet

Define:

  • Health topic

  • Target population

  • Goals

  • Activities

  • Roles and responsibilities

  • Timeline

👉 Turns ideas into an actual plan

4. Library Health Program Idea Bank

Curated, adaptable program ideas.

👉 Helps you move from concept → implementation faster

5. Mini Monitoring & Evaluation Plan

Simple framework to track:

  • Participation

  • Knowledge gained

  • Awareness of services

  • Intended behavior change

👉 Makes your program measurable (and defensible)

BONUS CONTENT: Post-Program Survey + Evaluation Tools

Includes:

  • Ready-to-use participant survey

  • Summary table for reporting results

  • Key indicators libraries can track

👉 Makes reporting easy—and credible

What Makes This Different

Most resources tell you to “build partnerships.”

This gives you:

  • The exact words to say

  • The structure to follow

  • The tools to execute

Who This Is For

  • Public librarians

  • Outreach coordinators

  • Library managers and directors

  • Public health professionals seeking community partners

Why This Matters

Strong partnerships:

  • Expand your reach

  • Increase program quality

  • Improve community impact

  • Strengthen funding opportunities