Help Wanted Librarians and Journalists
Local news is dying and a new trend is emerging. Librarians are partnering with local journalists in various and unusual ways. It’s both a radical yet sensical way to try and rescue local news. The fact that libraries are trusted sources among local communities only strengthens the concept and the potential partnership. This paper will explore the different ways in which libraries and journalists are joining forces to tackle the local news crisis across the country
Michele Drohan
Michele studied journalism at NYU and has worked in some form of media (book publishing, television) for more than twenty years. She is getting her MLIS from Pratt with the goal of becoming an adult reference librarian in New York City's public library system.