Training Spotlight on Safety: Addressing Threats in Public Libraries (OPT)

Addressing Threats in Public Libraries Town Hall

When: Wednesday, November 30th @ 1:00pm - 2:00 pm CST

Where: Virtual

Register here [1]

Don't delay, space is limited for this event!

Free Virtual Town Hall presented by the Public Library Association (PLA) in collaboration with the Urban Libraries Council (ULC) and the Association for Rural and Small Libraries (ASRL).

At the conclusion of this virtual town hall, participants will be able to:

Support colleagues and communities facing attacks on their libraries;
Recognize the impact of trauma on library work and library workers in times of uncertainty or threats;
Understand and be able to use de-escalation techniques in responding to library safety and security issues; and
Identify resources and opportunities for support to help manage the emotional impact of being on the receiving end of threatening behavior.

A recording will be made available and can be accessed here one to three days after the event. https://www.ala.org/pla/education/onlinelearning/webinars/ondemand [2]

If you attend don't forget to complete the Outside Professional Development Summary Form [3] so this will be reflected on your learning transcript!

Disclaimer:

The information contained in the multimedia content and resources/handouts posted represents the views and opinions of the original creators of the content and does not necessarily represent the views, procedures or policies of the Oklahoma Metropolitan Library System. If you have questions or need clarity please contact your supervisor, Learning and Development or Human Resources.

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Professional Development; Safety; PLA; Support; Resources [4]