Today’s library is not just about books anymore, it is a vital hub where community, people, art, and technology intersect. John Spears, Chief Librarian and CEO of the Pikes Peak Library District, joins host Beth Roalstad to discuss how the Pikes Peak Library District is carrying out a new form of community library.
What is most interesting to Homeward Pikes Peak is that our library has had a social worker on staff for about three years. This staff person is considered a subject matter expert on the needs of the library guests who experience homelessness. There is a librarian for business, children, and research… why not a “librarian” for people? You can find more information on the Pikes Peak Library District and Homeward Pikes Peak in the links below.
LINKS:
Strengthening Communities: The Role of the Public Library as a Site of Connection
Extending Our Reach: Reducing Homelessness Through Library Engagement
Homeward Pikes Peak brings you a Place for Everyone two times per month with interviews on different dimensions of substance abuse, homelessness, and housing. For more information visit our website or contact the organization.
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