This was my major collaborative project done in research methods in library and information science, LIS 6271.   Working together in a small group, we created a research proposal designed to increase the presence of social workers in public libraries.  We focused on how social workers in public libraries could provide supportive resources for patrons in crisis and public library staff on how to address them.  Although I did not pick the topic, I have always been very passionate about researching this topic.  I have had many interactions with patrons in crisis, and wish I had the skills to approach them in a more compassionate way to get them the help they need.  My group felt that having social workers should not only be present at certain times in the library, but they should train all staff in practices like de-escalation and compassion would be beneficial to everyone involved.  This was a fun project that taught us how we can provide tools to help patrons in crisis.  It also taught us about  budgeting, research, creating surveys (that was my personal favorite), and most of all learning how to work as a group with the difficulty of never meeting in person.  This is a great skill that I use daily when dealing with coworkers from other branches in the social media part of my job.  We have to work together without seeing each other in person for months.   

*Included is the entire project as well as the project proposal presentation, that I was responsible for putting together.