The Librarian's Guide to Homelessness: An Empathy-Driven Approach to Solving Problems, Preventing Conflict, and Serving Everyone Contributor(s): Dowd, Ryan J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0838916260 ISBN-13: 9780838916261 Publisher: ALA Editions OUR PRICE: $56.43 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 2018 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Library & Information Science - General |
Dewey: 021.2 |
LCCN: 2017052410 |
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.9" W x 9.9" (1.05 lbs) 266 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Homelessness is a perennial topic of concern at libraries. In fact, staff at public libraries interact with almost as many homeless individuals as staff at shelters do. Empathy and understanding, along with specific actionable advice that's drawn from experience, makes all the difference in working with this group. In this book Dowd, executive director of a homeless shelter, spotlights best practices drawn from his own shelter's policies and training materials. Filled with to-the-point guidance that will help frontline public library staff and managers understand and serve this population better, this resource
Filled with real life stories that illustrate the effectiveness of Dowd's approach, this one-of-a-kind guide will empower library staff to treat homeless individuals with dignity. |