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Not on the Muster Roll: The Missing Story of Military Dependents

5 years ago • 0

Short Session Description: While there is significant focus in the library literature on serving military veterans and active-duty military service members in libraries, there is little attention paid to another important military-affiliated group comprised of over 2.6 million individuals: military dependents, or the spouses, children, and other family members of military personnel. In this roundtable discussion led by a former “military brat” (child of a military service member), attendees will learn more about military dependents and their unique needs, participate in an activity designed to build empathy around this topic, and share successful strategies and generate new ideas for connecting with military dependents in libraries.
Session Style/Format: Roundtable
Takeaways: Beyond the connections made through the roundtable with others interested and active in this subject, participants will leave with knowledge and ideas on the topic of military dependents and libraries and tangible takeaways in the form of a handout.
Organization: Formed
Contact Information: Laura Birkenhauer, crosbylm@miamioh.edu

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