Social Work Interest Group

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This community is for anyone interested in learning more about social work in public libraries. The PLA Social Worker Task Force will use this space to discuss issues facing public libraries, provide a space to connect with others, generate and share best practices and resources.

  • 1.  Article about Anchorage Public Library's Social Work Program

    Posted Apr 30, 2019 02:49 PM
    Edited by Kathleen Hughes Apr 30, 2019 02:49 PM
    The social worker discusses Anchorage's Housing Labs program and more:

    https://www.alaskapublic.org/2019/04/19/at-anchorage-library-pilot-program-connects-patrons-to-social-services/

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    Kathleen Hughes
    Manager of Publications/Editor "Public Libraries"
    American Library Association
    Public Library Association
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  • 2.  RE: Article about Anchorage Public Library's Social Work Program

    Posted May 07, 2019 03:41 PM
    This sounds like you have a wonderful & robust program going there.  I loved this article!

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    Valerie Bell
    Executive Director
    Athens Regional Library System
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