Last week, I was very fortunate to interview Carolyn Anthony, Director of Skokie Public Library and 2013-2014 President of the Public Library Association, on her perspective on the intersection of librarianship and social work. This is my summary of our conversation. When Carolyn Anthony started working at the Pratt Library in Baltimore in 1973, she… Continue reading An Interview with Carolyn Anthony, PLA President
Author: Sara Z
Librarian. Poet. Quiet rioter. Opinions expressed are my own.
Little Free Libraries and Collaborative Engagement
I was reminded this weekend that Little Free Libraries are still growing in popularity, when (not for the first time) someone suggested to me that I might build one at some point. They seem to be especially numerous here in the Twin Cities--not surprising, given that they're based in the Upper Midwest. In just one… Continue reading Little Free Libraries and Collaborative Engagement
Whole Person Librarianship: The Start of a Manifesto
I had the good fortune to spend much of the last week in the company of other smart, enthusiastic librarians on the upswing in their careers at MILE, Minnesota’s local version of ALA’s Emerging Leaders program. Among many other positive aspects of the experience was that it brought together librarians from all types of librarianship… Continue reading Whole Person Librarianship: The Start of a Manifesto
The Pursuit of Social Work as a Previous Librarian
By Julie Row, MILS, MSW An article from the blog post on March 31, 2013 has stated that a social worker must carefully consider their audience when they share information online. Not only is this important in regards to ethics, but it is also my personal motive for this post. I always receive a different… Continue reading The Pursuit of Social Work as a Previous Librarian
Why Social Workers Need Librarians: A Social Work Perspective
By Mary C. Nienow, MSW The field of social work is a broad one. Social workers can be found in schools, hospitals, state agencies, nonprofits, for-profits, and everywhere in-between. One important but missing venue is libraries. I have been in the field of social work for fifteen years and I have never heard of libraries… Continue reading Why Social Workers Need Librarians: A Social Work Perspective
Using Social Media in Social Work: A Possible LIS/SW Intersection
Ericka Kimball and JaeRan Kim Virtual Boundaries: Ethical Considerations for Use of Social Media in Social Work Social Work 2013 : swt005v1-swt005. Thanks to Prof. Sarah Park Dahlen for the tip!
Getting Started
Did you come here from my post in the SRRT Newsletter? If so, yay! If not, yay, too! We're looking for contributions and assistance. Here are some ideas: Write a piece on your experience as a librarian working with social workers or, vice versa, your experience as a social worker working with librarians. Refer your… Continue reading Getting Started
Whole Person Librarianship 