library-and-info-science – Page 10 – Hunger, Homelessness & Poverty Task Force

Libraries dealing with homeless try new approaches; San Francisco hires a social worker

San Francisco Public Library is the first. Read more here.

Helping Patrons Through Hard Times

Washington State Library sees library patrons suffering and they are offering assistance. Their partnership with the Washington State Employment Security Department/WorkSource (ESD) provides information/training; online resources; face-to-face training for library staff with employment services staff; online training on topics of interest; and programs for volunteers to help neighbors in the library all in an effort to get communities through these hard times. See Hard Times online.