Join Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS) for the quarterly meeting of the Social Work in Libraries networking group. Together we seek to create a safe space for frontline and social workers (working in libraries and nonprofits as well as other stakeholders) to explore the intersection between social work and libraries. Subjects of interest include best practices for developing social worker positions in library spaces, including but not limited to logistics, evaluation, and implementation; developing connections between social service organizations and libraries; and creating a safe welcoming space for all library patrons.
This month we will have a short presentation by social work in libraries leader Beth Wahler, PhD, MSW, who will give an overview of information relating to social work in libraries. There will also be time for Q+A and open discussion.
