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Help Yourself Campaign @ the UNT Libraries

Students can face many challenges and situations while in college. We can help you help yourself. Guide created and maintained by Brea Henson.

History of the HYC

The HYC was developed to fulfill a need for student access to social and wellness information and resources, including licensed professionals on campus, through collaborative partnerships with UNT student support offices and library collection development.

The Help Yourself Campaign was launched during the 2016 Fall semester for the annual Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October during collaborative events with the Survivor Advocate Office and the now-called Center for Belonging and Engagement. The campaign was started by Dr. Spencer Keralis, the former Department Head of the Digital Humanities and Collaborative Programs (DHCP) at the UNT Libraries. Dr. Keralis mentored Brea Henson, current HYC Coordinator, on outreach and community building. 

DHCP was dissolved in Spring 2018. Since then, Brea Henson has aimed to continue and expand the campaign through campus community building and outreach. 

Timeline of Updates

  • 2016--HYC started under Dr. Spencer Keralis with outreach support from Brea Henson
    • Three Topics: Mental Health, Gender Identity & Sexuality, and Sexual Assault & Intimate Partner Violence
    • Regular resource fair events with the Survivor Advocate Office in October and April
    • Regular solo-tablings
  • 2018--Dr. Spencer Keralis left UNT; HYC maintained by Brea Henson
  • 2019--Brea Henson takes over HYC; HYC expansion to 18 topics
    • Library guide created
    • Smaller business card-sized handouts with QR code available
    • HYC Buttons available 
  • 2020-2022--Coronavirus-19 Page on public-facing site
  • 2021--Signage added to the stacks, Willis 1st & 3rd Floor, & Sycamore Mezz.
  • 2023--ALA Grant pursued for research
  • 2024--HYC Advising Council created
    • UNT Libraries Dean's Innovation Grant pursued
    • Research & Evaluation began
    • October 22, 2024--HYC Tabling paused due to SB17 concerns
  • 2025--Collection Evaluation completed
    • Library guide & activities updated

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