Libraries are synonymous with books, free WiFi, and now, in some branches, social workers. Tyler Guminski, a 22-year-old Ohio State University social worker graduate student, regularly helps people at ...

St. Louis County Library (SCLC) is the first library system in the St. Louis region to offer social workers. SLCL launched the Community Resource Initiative in partnership with the St. Louis County ...

The initiative that connects those in need with a social worker at the library has reached more than 600 people so far.

Mathieu’s colleagues describe her as “thoughtful,” “reflective,” and “remarkable.” She’s a “leader,” an “innovator,” and an “exceptional listener,” they say, with the skills to build programs from the ...