Social Responsibilities Round Table of the American Library Association
How Denver Public Library Balances Books And Being A Homeless Shelter
Denver Public Library says its central location is somewhat of a homeless
Elissa Hardy, above, is one of two social workers at the Denver Public Library. She started the position two years ago, to better serve the homeless community at the library. Mary Stansbury, bottom left, is the head of the Library and Information Science Program at the University of Denver. Michelle Jeske, bottom right, is the city librarian for Denver. Michael Sakas/CPR News
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“That is a role that we have not asked to play, but are playing,” says Michelle Jeske, the city librarian for Denver.
