Study Overview
The Second Chance @ The Library Research Study aims to investigate the services and programs provided by public library staff in Michigan that may support the reentry information needs and practices of formerly incarcerated people. We aim to identify the training needs of public library staff who would like to better serve returning citizens in their communities. A state-wide reentry planning guide and training tool-kit will be collaboratively designed by public library staff and returning citizens living in Michigan.
Sign Up to Participate!
We are currently seeking participants for our research study!
Eligibility Requirements:
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Be 18 or older
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Be a staff member at a public library in Michigan
*You do not need to hold a Master’s degree in Library Science or a related field in order to be eligible for this study*
There is one way to participate:
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Complete a virtual, 45 - 90-minute interview
Online Survey Study
Individuals who complete the study will receive a $30 gift card.
If you are interested, please fill out a quick screening survey (3 minutes): https://bit.ly/2ndchancelibrary
Project Team
Learn more about each project team member by clicking their name.
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Community Advisory Board
Eric Anderson
Co-founder/Secretary
Organization of Exonerees
Michele Howard
Library Director
Traverse Area District Library
Chuck Warpehoski
Program Director
Michigan Collaborative to End Mass Incarceration
Mariam Deland
Manager of Reentry Services
Michigan Department of Corrections
Dr. Camille Quinn
Associate Professor
University of Michigan School of Social Work
Anne de Irala
Community Services Coordinator
Jackson District Library
Steven Bowers
Executive Director
The Library Network
Kenneth Nixon
Director of Community Outreach and Partnerships
Safe and Just Michigan
Dr. Amelia Gibson
Associate Professor
University of Maryland College of Information Studies
Adam Kouraimi
Videographer and Founder
Krymson Media
Dr. Beth St. Jean
Associate Professor
University of Maryland College of Information Studies
Kyle Kaminiski
Offender Success Administrator
Michigan Department of Corrections
Karren Rish
Library Grants Coordinator
Library of Michigan
Adam Grant
Executive Director
A Brighter Way Foundation