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The San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) is undergoing a renaissance, redefining its role in critical times through neighborhood libraries. As a vital safety net for the unemployed, SFPL offers free resources that enhance quality of life and support economic recovery, particularly in the Richmond, Sunset, Ingleside, and West Portal areas. Initiatives like the Jobs Now Program and the Youth Works program provide essential job and career resources, while public/private partnerships, including with Internet Archives, expand access to opportunities for all.
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The Future of Libraries: Free to Discover and Recover @ The San Francisco Public Library
Rediscovering the Library in Critical Times • An SFPL Renaissance through neighborhood libraries • A return on investment • A resurgence in use during tough times Richmond Sunset Ingleside West Portal
Library’s Role in Economic Recovery • Safety net for the unemployed • A free value for all • SFPL as a quality of life variable
Library’s Role in Workforce Development • Employment opportunities through Jobs Now Program • A public/private partnership with Internet Archives • An expanded Youth Works program
Job and Career Resources • SFPL’s Job and Career Center • The Job Seekers Lab • Leveraging Partnerships Job and Career Center The Job Seekers Lab