Good morning, Shannon! This is such a wonderful idea! I had a logistical question though-- if these books don't need to be checked out or returned, wouldn't the collection dwindle to nothing? Are there funds to purchase more when they are gone? Thanks! Kind regards, Sarah Skinner, MLIS Executive Director (she/her) Why do pronouns matter? <https://pronouns.org/> Currently Reading <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/60049460?utm_medium=reading_link&utm_source=email_signature> [image: Book Cover] <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/60049460?utm_medium=cover&utm_source=email_signature> *"The most important asset of any library goes home at night – the library staff." ~**Timothy Healy* On Mon, May 19, 2025 at 10:39 AM John Clexton via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
Shannon,
How cool is this!!!
Just returned from a forum on “Libraries Advancing Community Learning to Reduce Substance Use” put on by the University of Missouri.
This is exactly one of the projects they talked about.
I’m excited to get our collection going. Thanks for leading the way!!!
John
John Clexton
2025 ARSL President
Library Director
Gladwin County District Library
jclexton@gcdl.org
989-347-1007
*From:* Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> *On Behalf Of *Shannon Powers via Michlib-l *Sent:* Monday, May 19, 2025 8:00 AM *To:* michlib-l@mcls.org *Subject:* [Michlib-l] Community Care Collection
Hello all,
CDL is excited to share a new collection we've just launched: our Community Care Collection. This collection consists of free resources and books on stigmatized or sensitive topics such as domestic violence, addiction, mental health, divorce, LGBTQ health, veteran health, and more. Patrons may take these books with no need to check them out or return them. The new collection is located in a discreet corner of the library lobby, ensuring privacy for patrons accessing the resources. All of the titles and resources were chosen with assistance from our Community Social Worker, and we received funding and support from the Chelsea Rotary Club, as well as materials from the Washtenaw County Health Department.
We are located in Western Washtenaw County. If you know of patrons who might benefit from these resources, please send them our way. No library card or ID of any kind is required. Patrons can take the books or handouts without even speaking with the library staff if they prefer.
The Community Care Collection was inspired by library collections featured in an American Libraries article, No Questions Asked. <https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2025/01/02/no-questions-asked-addiction-mental-health/>
Thank you for your help getting the word out,
<https://chelseadistrictlibrary.org/>
*Shannon Powers*
*Head of Information Services*
*Chelsea District Library*
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