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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Hello Everyone, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">I just wanted to share a link to our new
<b><i><a href="https://mostatelibrary.watch.more.net/#/videos/a5d6e945-f1fa-40d9-ba2d-b423b2ab35bb">Homeless Patrons & the Public Library<span style="font-style:normal"> webinar</span></a></i></b> that was coordinated by our Adult Services Consultant<span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">,
<b>because it’s fantastic</b><i>.</i></span><i> </i>It would be ideal for all staff, especially those on the front lines.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://mostatelibrary.watch.more.net/#/videos/a5d6e945-f1fa-40d9-ba2d-b423b2ab35bb">https://mostatelibrary.watch.more.net/#/videos/a5d6e945-f1fa-40d9-ba2d-b423b2ab35bb</a>.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">The presenter comes at the issue from a different perspective. I found it to be insightful, and I’ve been to several webinars on this topic in the last couple of years. This was by far my favorite. Feel free
to take a look and/or share this out with others who may be interested in the webinar, the presenter, or even his book.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#1F497D">Here’s the official blurb: <o:p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="color:#1F497D">Does your public library struggle with patrons who are homeless, addicted and mentally ill? This super practical webinar taught how to engage problematic homeless patrons with confidence and compassion. The
presenter, Ryan Dowd, has spent his career running a large homeless shelter outside of Chicago and is the author of the ALA book, “The Librarian’s Guide to Homelessness.”<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Have a great week <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Becky <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Becky Wilson<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Public Library Services Consultant<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Missouri State Library <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">(573)-522-9564<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:becky.wilson@sos.mo.gov">becky.wilson@sos.mo.gov</a><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Fax: 573-751-3612<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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