Public Libraries Partner to Respond to the Opioid Crisis (Free Webinar)

Wednesday, October 30, 2019 | 2–3 p.m. Central

This webinar will present examples from new case studies of libraries who are serving as active partners in addressing the opioid crisis in their communities.

As communities across the country experience the impact of the opioid epidemic, public library staff are finding themselves on the front line of this public health crisis. How should libraries engage? Public Libraries Respond to the Opioid Epidemic with Their Community is an IMLS-funded project led by OCLC and PLA to expand libraries’ capacity to support their communities. The project studied a diverse set of communities where the library is an active partner in addressing the epidemic and facilitated discussions with library leaders and a range of government, public health, and community organizations. Presenters will share insights gained from the case studies and emerging practices, opportunities, and challenges, and share resources to help library staff guide their libraries’ response to the opioid crisis.

This is the first in a series of webinars on this topic, highlighting the project findings. Presenters include:

• Lynn Silipigni Connaway, OCLC
• Michelle Jeske, Denver Public Library
• Marion Rorke, Denver Dept of Public Health and Environment
• Kendra Morgan, WebJunction

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