While this episode isn’t solely focused on library social work, there’s definitely some overlap. The vehicle residents Dr. Montague studies face many of the same access challenges that library workers encounter with patrons. And although living in a vehicle isn’t identical to being unhoused, the two experiences are connected—especially as more people turn to their cars for shelter in the face of rising housing costs and stagnant wages. In addition to discussing what Kaitlin has learned from d...
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While this episode isn’t solely focused on library social work, there’s definitely some overlap. The vehicle residents Dr. Montague studies face many of the same access challenges that library workers encounter with patrons. And although living in a vehicle isn’t identical to being unhoused, the two experiences are connected—especially as more people turn to their cars for shelter in the face of rising housing costs and stagnant wages. In addition to discussing what Kaitlin has learned from d...
As the Community Wellness Program Manager at the NYPL, Sharita Sims describes her two-fold responsibilities of overseeing her library's social work students program and outreach to community partners. She outlines the thorough steps taken to prepare and vet library branches who may host a social work student as well as how she orients the student to their assigned library branch. Sharita also explains the process of partnering with community organizations. Substack @librarysocialwork
Library Social Work
While this episode isn’t solely focused on library social work, there’s definitely some overlap. The vehicle residents Dr. Montague studies face many of the same access challenges that library workers encounter with patrons. And although living in a vehicle isn’t identical to being unhoused, the two experiences are connected—especially as more people turn to their cars for shelter in the face of rising housing costs and stagnant wages. In addition to discussing what Kaitlin has learned from d...
