[PL-Directors] Safety on Spotlight: Addressing Threats in Public Libraries

[HANNING Darci C * SLO]

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Safety on Spotlight:
Addressing Threats in Public Libraries

Wednesday, November 30, 2022 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Pacific



This free virtual town hall is presented by the Public Library Association (PLA)

in collaboration with the Urban Libraries Council (ULC) and the Association for

Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL)


Public libraries are increasingly responding to violent and inflammatory speech and targeted attacks on their buildings, workers, and patrons. Over the last two weeks of September, libraries in five cities faced bomb or shooting threats that resulted in canceled events and closures. These incidents also come directly on the heels of widespread intimidation related to censorship in the past year. Thankfully, no one was hurt in these recent threats, but the stress and disruption of service take a toll on library workers and the communities they serve.



Facing such threats to our basic safety can often be traumatic and isolating. The Public Library Association (PLA)-in collaboration with the Urban Libraries Council (ULC) and the Association for Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL)-invites all library workers to join a virtual event to reflect and share with public library colleagues across the country. During this event, panelists will participate in a facilitated conversation that explores effective policies and practices to improve safety and security for library staff and patrons, and invites questions and resources to be shared among all attendees.
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Register now: https://ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dt4OA3RwS5ueQE4vNFcYqQ

Learning Outcomes:

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
Who Should Attend: This free virtual town hall is intended for library staff affected by, or concerned with, the recent increase in targeted attacks on public libraries.

More information can be found here: https://www.ala.org/pla/education/onlinelearning/webinars/spotlight

Questions about this webinar? Please contact us at plawebinars at ala.org<mailto:plawebinars at ala.org> or 800-545-2433 ext. 5PLA (5752).


Cheers,
Darci Hanning, MLIS (she/her/hers)
Public Library Consultant / CE Coordinator
State Library of Oregon | Library Support and Development Services
971-375-3491 | darci.hanning at slo.oregon.gov<mailto:darci.hanning at slo.oregon.gov> | www.oregon.gov/library<http://www.oregon.gov/library>
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