Extending Our Reach: Reducing Homelessness Through Library Engagement

Effective and Proven Tools for Library Service to People Experiencing Poverty and Homelessness

"Extending Our Reach: Reducing Homelessness Through Library Engagement" is designed to help librarians and library staff create meaningful library services for people who are experiencing homelessness.

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Contents

• The Homeless Population in the U.S.
• Key Terms
• Equity of Access
• Essential Library Service for People who are Homeless
• Steps to Getting Started
• Policies
• Model Programs
• ALA Policy Statement: Library Services to the Poor

Additional Resources

• Selected resources for services to poor and homeless on Delicious