Table of Contents
Acknowledgments ix
Introduction xi
1 About the Experience of Homelessness 1
2 The Library's Role: Then and Now 43
3 Needs of Community Members Experiencing Homelessness 57
4 Creating an Action Plan 89
5 Partnerships, Funding, and Staff Training 117
6 Traditional and New Programs and Services 131
Conchision 185
Appendix A Glossary and Related Terms 187
Appendix B Action Planning Tool 210
Appendix C Library Staff Survey 211
Appendix D Creating a Dream Plan to Address Community Homelessness 214
Appendix E Planning a Fair 216
Appendix F Tips for Community Service Providers/Social Workers 218
Appendix G Recommended Resources 223
Appendix H Emergency Resource Guide (Central Arkansas Library System) 233
Appendix I Library Self-Assessment Checklist 235
Appendix J Lavamae× COVID-19 Prevention Kits 239
Appendix K American Library Association Policy B.8.10 and Policy B.8.10.1 (Old 61 and 61.1) 240
Appendix L Responses from Social Workers 243
Appendix M Guidelines for Selecting Books for Young People 248
Appendix N Example of Library Social Worker Proposal 250
Index 255