Utah Go Local Project Resources

History of gLU:

A need was identified among Utah residents to have online access to human services within their communities. The Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library, in partnership with the National Library of Medicine, the Health Round Table of the Utah Library Association, the Utah Health Sciences Library Consortium, and the Utah Cares Project launched goLocalUtah.org in January 2006. goLocalUtah, otherwise known as "gLU", is a database that provides information on vital health and human services in communities throughout Utah. It was funded through a generous grant from the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, which was administered through the MidContinental Regional Medical Library.

The gLU database works independently or in conjunction with MedlinePlus.gov. After MedlinePlus visitors have selected a health topic, they can use the Go Local menus on the right of the screen to find services related to their topics (or others) in their Utah communities.

Since the public launch of goLocalUtah, we have formed partnerships with the MedHome Project and the National Center of Excellence in Women's Health at the University of Utah. We welcome opportunities for collaborative work. If your organization would like to partner with the gLU Project, please contact Jennie Morris , Project Director.