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Join us for this unique opportunity to learn about three public library/social work partnerships. Anna Fahey-Flynn will discuss the Boston Public Library’s experience partnering with a social worker from the Pine Street Inn.  Glenn Ferdman and Cathy Piantigini will share how the Somerville Public Library connected with the Cambridge Health Alliance to hire a Health Services Coordinator.   Lisa Downing from the Forbes Library in Northampton will fill you in on her library’s successful partnership with a homeless outreach social worker.  If your library is exploring partnering with a social worker or if you just want to learn more about this trend, this webinar is for you!

After this webinar, you will be able to:

• Describe community benefits of public library/social work partnerships
• Share three library/social work success stories with your colleagues
• Use the stories to advocate for hiring a social worker for your library or partnering with a social worker from a local organization

Presenters:

• Anna Fahey-Flynn, Central Library Manager, Boston Public Library
• Glenn Ferdman, Director, Somerville Public Library
• Cathy Piantigini, Deputy Director of Libraries, Somerville Public Library
• Afsaneh Moradi, MD, Health Services Coordinator, Somerville Public Library
• Lisa Downing, Director, Forbes Library

We hope you can attend! 

Hosted by Michelle Eberle, MLS Consultant