Application of GIS in Mapping of Adult Literacy Outreach Programs and Potential Areas of Impact and Need

When considering how to obtain funding for outreach services, GIS can be used to translate information about current outreach services and areas of need where services can have the most impact. Using ArcGIS Pro, census data, and data gathered by the Adult Literacy division of the Nashville Public Library, areas of impact for those at high poverty levels and without high school diplomas were compared to current library locations and locations currently served by the division. The maps show areas that present opportunities for more equity in services and can be presented to funders to garner interest in outreach services.