Frequent Questions and Answers
Why would I want social workers in the library? Libraries are the hubs of their communities. The safe spaces that everyone is comfortable in. Some community members have information needs that require specialized competencies. Please see the Social Context and Policy Objective sections for more information.
Who would fund social workers, just the library? There are several ways this can be funded, depending on the needs of your community. Please see the Funding and Case Studies sections for more information.
How much does a social worker cost? Please see the Funding section to explore ways to provide these services.
How would I show support to add more social workers in the library, while not being a librarian/in charge of that decision? Please see the Show Your Support section for social media contacts and elected representatives that you can contact to show your support for this issue.
What organizations could I support or shout out that work for this cause? Please see the Sponsors & Stakeholders section for organizations you can contact to show your support for this issue. You can also use the Find Your Representative Feature to contact your elected officials