In normal times, a library\u2019s relationship-based reference collection empowers librarians to direct patrons with the greatest needs to the resources that best help them\u2014which sometimes includes an in-house social worker. In our current state of crisis, the relationship-based reference collection can be the foundation for ensuring library patrons continue to receive the information they need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first book on library-social work collaboration, Whole Person Librarianship: A Social Work Approach to Patron Services<\/em>, was published last year by a practicing librarian, Sara Zettervall, and a social work professor, Mary Nienow. It provides research-based guidance on establishing relationship-based reference collections through library-social service partnerships, while also providing helpful information on maintaining professional boundaries so those partnerships are complementary, not burdensome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Come to this webinar to learn the basics of library-social work collaboration and determine if continuing to explore this approach may help your community stay safe together. If you’re interested, but not able to attend the live webinar, go ahead and register. We’ll send a recording to all registrants after the fact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n