Outreach@Ebling - Whom We Serve?

While the definition of “outreach” varies, at Ebling Library we define our outreach populations as those beyond the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. “Campus” is used in the broadest sense, including off-site clinics, departments, and offices affiliated with UW-Madison, its students and its employees.

The Ebling Library Outreach program strives to meet the health information needs of groups and individuals NOT affiliated with the UW-Madison campus community.

In the true spirit of the Wisconsin Idea, we extend the resources and services of the Ebling Library beyond campus to the state of Wisconsin. Examples of these populations include, but are not necessarily limited to:

UW-Madison Alumni
Librarians
Hospitals and healthcare facilities
Health professionals
Health organizations
Educators
Schools, colleges, universities
Community groups
Professional organizations
Special interest groups
General public
Outreach programs and initiative
Former UW-Madison employees without a valid campus ID

Who is affiliated? Who is not affiliated?

If you do not have and are not eligible for a UW-Madison campus ID, then you will be considered a member of the outreach user group. Affiliated groups include current employees (this includes zero-dollar appointments) and students of UW-Madison campus and its outlying offices.

What services and resources are available through Outreach@Ebling?

Samples of some recent outreach projects and services rendered include:

Sponsorship of the 2nd Wisconsin Health Information Outreach Summit, UW-Green Bay
Development of Consumer Health Self-Assessment and Training Tools for Wisconsin Librarians
Training for health care professionals throughout the state
Exhibits at conferences, meetings and seminars

There are many resources and services available to unaffiliated groups and individuals. Some of these include:

Borrower’s card for UW-Madison libraries
Document delivery services for-a-fee
Walk-in access to many libraries, including Ebling Library
Free participation in drop-in training sessions held around campus
Free reference and consultation services
Onsite (your site) training in health-based information resources
Distance training opportunities
Health information literacy programs customized for your needs

Membership in the Wisconsin Alumni Association also provides access to select library databases.

Need more information?

If you would like to know more about Ebling Library Outreach services and how they can enhance your next event, your staff in-service or your general knowledge, contact Ebling’s Distance & Outreach Services Coordinator:

Ulrike Dieterle, M.A., M.L.S.
Ebling Library, Room 2337
Health Sciences Learning Center
University of Wisconsin-Madison
750 Highland Ave
Madison WI 53705-2221

PH: 608.262.8025/ FAX: 608.262.4732
udieterle at wisc.edu
http://ebling.library.wisc.edu/

Page last updated: August 27, 2007
Questions or suggestions? Contact Ulrike Dieterle