Chapter 4

Chapter 4: Full-Time Library Social Workers

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Library assessment resources:

• IMLS Outcome Based Evaluation Basics
• ALA-PLA Project Outcome (libraries can register to use the tool, but instructional videos are available to all): https://www.projectoutcome.org/
• ALA-Harwood Institute resources for community dialogue

Educational resources for social workers to learn about librarianship:

• Minneapolis College Library Information Technology Program (low-cost online courses on introduction to librarianship)
• Webjunction: https://www.webjunction.org/ has a huge inventory of online learning for library staff members, free once you register
• ALA-PLA Social Work Task Force and Interest Group: while these are primarily accessible to ALA members, they continue to grow in strength, with
  • Regularly scheduled online forums
  • Public Libraries Magazine online series about Social Workers in Public Libraries (although these are more geared towards a general library audience)

Printable, editable forms:

• Sample Library Patron Social Service Intake Form
• Sample Library Staff Survey

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