Religion & Public Libraries: Do You Dewey 200?

ARCHIVED WEBINAR:

Although public libraries may not support a particular religion, the area of religious inquiry by library users does need support, just as other community and individual interests receive. Differentiating between support of a particular religious system and support of religious inquiry by any and all is what we'll explore in this session. We'll refine how the public library can and should:

• Evaluate and build appropriate collections in the Dewey 200's...etc.
• Respond to religion-specific reference questions
• Train staff and volunteers to distinguish between their personal beliefs and their role in delivering promulgation-free services
• Reach out to community partners who may be faith-based affinity groups