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Register for “Libraries on the Front Line: Responding to Substance Use” – Nov. 20, 6:30–7:30 p.m. (ET)

  • 1.  Register for “Libraries on the Front Line: Responding to Substance Use” – Nov. 20, 6:30–7:30 p.m. (ET)

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    From: Maria R. Mazzenga <mazzenga@cua.edu>
    Date: Tue, Oct 28, 2025 at 9:41 AM
    Subject: Register for "Libraries on the Front Line: Responding to Substance Use" – Nov. 20, 6:30–7:30 p.m. (ET)
    To: <JESSE@lists.wayne.edu>


    [EXTERNAL]

    Greetings,

    Please join us for the next Sister Thea Bowman Lecture Series panel discussion:
    Libraries on the Front Line: Responding to Substance Use
    �� Thursday, November 20, 6:30–7:30 p.m. (ET)
    �� Virtual event

    Speakers:
    Jenny Bossaller, Professor, School of Information Science & Learning Technologies, University of Missouri–Columbia
    Lynn Silipigni Connaway, Researcher, Educator, Librarian, and former Executive Director for Research, OCLC
    Cristy Moran, Librarian, Educator, Instructional Designer, and Information Literacy Specialist

    Abstract
    This panel of LIS educators, researchers, and practitioners will discuss the role of libraries in addressing substance use. While, over the years, public libraries have engaged with many social issues--from low literacy to poverty to homelessness--their role in tackling substance use continues to be vigorously debated. The panelists will share their experiences working in this challenging area of professional practice and research; examine professional dilemmas and reservations that library staff may experience approaching this engagement; and raise the issue of blurring boundaries between librarianship and helping professions, such as social work and public health. The audience will be able to ask questions during and after the discussion. 
    Participants may request a letter of completion during registration.

    For accommodations, contact cua-lis@cua.edu or 202-319-5085.



    Maria Mazzenga, Ph.D.
    Assistant Professor
    Department of Information Sciences
    The Catholic University of America
    Washington, D.C.
    202-319-5277





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    Have a wonderful day and week. Stay safe and well.

    Take care, 
    Twanna 

    Twanna Hodge, MLIS (she, her, hers)
    PhD Candidate | College of Information
    University of Maryland, College Park
    2013 Spectrum Scholar 

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