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Libraries as Crisis Lifelines
- During Hurricane Katrina evacuation, the library in Baton Rouge had lines around the block for internet access to find loved ones.
- Librarians acted as first responders, emotionally supporting people during the crisis.
Librarians as Social Workers
- Librarians today act like social workers, helping solve community problems beyond books.
- Libraries have always served diverse personal and social needs throughout history.
Childhood Library Adventures
- Dawn Logsdon visited over 100 libraries by age 12 during summers camping with her teachers-parents.
- They obtained library cards in towns where outsiders usually could not borrow books.