Noah Lenstra

2

Articles

5

Comments
The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank held a distribution event at the LA county library’s headquarters on Jan. 22, 2021. Brittany Murray/MediaNews Group via Long Beach Press-Telegram via Getty Images

Why more public libraries are doubling as food distribution hubs

Noah Lenstra, University of North Carolina – Greensboro

These efforts are growing due to the coronavirus pandemic. They involve partnerships with school districts, food banks and other institutions.
Nikki Luman works part-time for a public library in Sycamore, Ohio. AP Photo/Tony Dejak

143,518 US public library workers are keeping their communities informed, connected and engaged – but their jobs may be at risk

Rachel D. Williams, Simmons University; Christine D'Arpa, Wayne State University, and Noah Lenstra, University of North Carolina – Greensboro

During economic downturns, local governments tend to cut spending on libraries, even as the need for their services grows.

Contact Noah for

  • General
  • Media request
  • Speaking request
  • Consulting / Advising
  • Research collaboration
  • Research supervision