The Edwardsville (Ill.) Public Library is trying to address homelessness
in its community and recently took a big first step. On December 3, the
library hosted the first meeting of a community resource advisory group
to help identify a network of assistance and support for library
patrons whose needs are not being met. About 25 people attended,
including representatives from libraries, government agencies, churches,
and health services. The group is part of the library’s multipronged
approach to the issue, which includes applying to serve as an internship
site for a student from the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
School of Social Work....
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