Anyone who has been to Rondo Community Library or the libraries in downtown St. Paul in the past few months has already met Robert Edwards III. He’s made sure of it. Edwards, one of the stpaulpubliclibrary's new “safety specialists,” sees it as a key part of his job to say hello to everyone who visits. It’s step 1 to building the relationships key to the library’s new safety strategy. “I get a chance to greet literally every single person who comes through the door,” Edwards said. “I set the tone, and provide good energy.” The safety specialist job is part of St. Paul’s $1.5 million plan to help everyone feel comfortable in libraries, even as they continue to serve as refuges for people experiencing homelessness, addiction and mental illness. Tap the link in our bio to read the full story by Josie Albertson-Grove. Photo by rtsongphoto/The Minnesota Star Tribune.