Social Work in the Library
Book a Social Worker | St. Louis County Library
Book a Social Worker. Social Workers are available at six locations to help community members get connected to resources and assistance needed to improve their ...
Social Worker Services | St. Louis County Library
Social workers are at participating branches Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. and limited hours on select Saturdays. You may request an ...
Beth Wahler is a consultant, research, educator, and trainer and specializes in social work and public library collaborations.
Social Workers in Libraries : r/socialwork - Reddit
Yes, they are located in high social need branches. It's a no-barrier drop in program so patrons can just walk up and ask for help (like “I got ...
Social Workers and Librarians— A Case for Why We are BFFs | ALA
The idea of social workers in libraries just seems right to librarians. At Richland Library, we often say social workers and librarians are BFFs, and it's true.
Getting started and Help - Social Work Guide
For additional assistance, or to suggest a resource for this guide, contact the Social Work Librarian, Rebecca Hyde. Best Bets to Start Your ...
Library Social Work: The New Community Hub - Agents of Change
The Essence of Library Social Work · Direct Access to Social Services: From housing assistance and job search support to mental health ...
An Introduction to Public Library Social Work - NNLM
Breadcrumb ... In 2009, San Francisco Public Library created the first dedicated, full-time position for a helping professional. Since then, library social work ...
Why your local library might be hiring a social worker - NPR
Libraries in some cities are investing in staff members who can help patrons with complex issues such as housing insecurity, finding mental ...
Meet a social worker at the library - St. Louis American
Library social workers are hired as contractors through Epworth. “Bringing in social workers through the Community Resource Initiative will not ...
Resources for Social Work and Library Collaboration - WebJunction
Explore these resources to learn how partnering with social workers can benefit library staff and the people they serve.
The Evolution of Library Social Work
The first library social worker assumed the role in 2009, and for the next decade the field remained primarily limited to large, urban libraries focused on ...
Libraries and Social Workers — Perfect Partners
The trend of library social work merges macro and micro practice to serve patrons' needs not only as a learning resource but also through building community ...
Social Work - Research Guides at Saint Louis University Libraries
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Guidance for Social Work Positions at the Library
We'd like to share some of those considerations to help you determine if a social work program could be a good fit for your library.
Why a social worker in the library?
Contracted Social Worker by the library or library system. ▷ Dually trained Librarian and Social Worker. ▷ Social Work internship placements.
Contact a Social Worker ... Social Worker in the Library provides free one-on-one advising from a social worker, no appointment necessary. Email socialworker@ ...
St. Louis County Library adding social workers to 5 branches - KSDK
St. Louis County Library adding social workers to 5 branches. Library social workers are hired as contractors through Epworth and will provide ...
St. Louis County Library-based social workers serve nearly 200
The social workers are based at five St. Louis County Library branches. The program was conceived in 2021, but the process of signing ...
Community Resources - St. Louis Public Library
Community Connections SLACO ; Environmental Brightside St Louis ; Health & Social Services Novus Health ; LGBTQIA+ Resources Trans Lifeline Library