Blog post from the ALA that discusses experiences involving social workers in public libraries at the Richland Library in South Carolina.

Provides links to resources detailing social benefits for communities and patrons with local libraries. Assesses the value of public libraries based on services and resources.

Published through the ALA's Public Programs office. Details examples of libraries working with patrons experiencing homelessness, including employed social workers. Also provides additional resource links for further reading.

Professional group sponsored by the Public Library Association and American Library Association. Offer discussion posts from professionals in the field and share resources to understand the role of social workers in public libraries.

PDF from the PLA which gives information about trauma informed care for library social workers. Outlines best practices when working with patrons.

Compilation of reviews and opinions of professionals in the library or social work fields in publication from PLA.

Published by PLA, it provides list of names and qualifications for discussions leaders of a virtual forum series. May be used to reach out to social work professionals with experience working in libraries.

An article in Social Work Today . Published in 2020.

From The New Social Worker, a career magazine for Social Workers. This article talks about the similarities between social work and public library librarians as well as ideas for collaboration between the two. Published in April 2022.

Article on library social work, what is a library social worker, the role of library social workers ,how to become a library social worker and what their role is within the library. Published in April 2024.