Curators of The University Of Missouri (School of Information Science and Learning Technologies)

University of Missouri's School of Information Science & Learning Technologies, in partnership with the Hook Center for Educational Renewal, will study the role of rural school libraries as anchors for community mental health literacy efforts. The university will examine the capacity of school libraries to work in this space and document existing efforts and practices. The assessment will inform recommendations for a national agenda for school libraries and school librarians to strengthen policy, research, technical assistance, and training on mental health literacy for schools and communities. The project team will also produce a state-specific best practices resource guide featuring indigenous mental health literacy initiatives that other states can adapt to serve their own communities.