Public Libraries Respond to the Opioid Crisis with Their Communities | NLM

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Public Libraries Respond to the Opioid Crisis with Their Communities

02/01/2020 12:00 AM EST

Source: WebJunction. Published: 2/2020. This 26-page report, published with OCLC and the Public Library Association, offers strategies for public libraries to consider as they determine a local response to the nationwide opioid crisis. It provides options, ideas, and resources to support libraries as they develop response strategies, and encourages libraries to evaluate local health data; seek community partners; educate staff and community members on the issue; consider the need for staff care; and offer programs and services that support local needs. (PDF)