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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Community Engagement
  • Rural Health

Background:

  • Urban and rural areas possess distinct built environments and infrastructure, influencing the success of community-based physical activity initiatives.
  • Temporary Play Streets offer a proven method to enhance physical activity and reframe built environments as spaces conducive to active living.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the potential of rural librarians as partners in supporting rural Play Streets initiatives.
  • To understand the capacity of rural librarians to facilitate community-based physical activity programs.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional questionnaire was distributed to rural librarians.
  • The study targeted members of the U.S. Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL).

Main Results:

  • 65% of surveyed librarians reported prior experience with outdoor physical activity programs.
  • 61% continued offering such programs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Librarians frequently collaborate with diverse community partners and possess necessary equipment for Play Streets.

Conclusions:

  • Public libraries in rural areas are well-positioned to promote physical activity through community partnerships.
  • Further research is required to fully integrate rural librarians into physical activity promotion efforts.