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Empathy does not come for free

October 19, 2020October 19, 2020 Sara Z

I came across this piece on Medium and thought--yes! If you've seen me present within the last year, you know I've been referencing Brené Brown, but I agree wholeheartedly (reference intended) with this author. While he's a teacher referring to teachers, this is equally as valid in librarianship: Just like supporting the mental health of… Continue reading Empathy does not come for free

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Take our survey! on library-social work collaboration

April 1, 2017September 24, 2017 Sara Z

Help us help you! Please complete this survey for our forthcoming book by Saturday, April 15, 2017: https://tinyurl.com/survey-wpl Completing this survey will: Tell us what librarians and social workers already know (or don't know) about library-social work collaboration, so we can shape the content of the book to your needs. Give you a frame for self-assessment: your… Continue reading Take our survey! on library-social work collaboration

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Google Map of WPL Libraries

March 18, 2017September 24, 2017 Sara Z

Here's a Google Map with libraries that engage in library-social work collaboration at a variety of levels. Who did I miss? Email me or comment below with the library name and what they're doing (or, even better, a news link if it exists), and I'll add to the map.