Program
As the library social worker position evolves, libraries have plenty of questions ranging from social work methodology, to management, to actual practice. A panel of public library social workers will provide an overview of trauma-informed, person-centered service to library patrons experiencing life challenges, including scenarios and appropriate responses. After this overview, the session will focus on answering your questions and will take a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach that emphasizes the importance of compassion in all aspects of library services.
ALA Unit/Subunit: PLA
Meeting Type: Program
Cost: Included with full conference registration.
Open/Closed: Open
Jean Badalamenti
Health and Human Services Assistant Manager
DC Public Library
Leah Esguerra, LMFT
Social Worker/ Social Service Team Supervisor
San Francisco Public Library/San Francisco Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing
Elissa Hardy, LCSW
Community Resource Manager
Denver Public Library
Nick Higgins
Chief Librarian
Brooklyn Public Library