Continuing Education Archives

Amanda McKay, Director of the Effingham Public Library, guides you through the essential steps of emergency preparedness, covering what to do before, during, and after an emergency. Learn how to create a plan, stay safe in the moment, and recover effectively once the danger has passed.

Learn how libraries of all sizes can assess risks, create comprehensive disaster response plans, and ensure continuity of services during and after crises. Whether you're building a preparedness plan from the ground up or enhancing an existing strategy, you'll gain practical tools and insights to safeguard your library and community. Learn why proactive planning matters, how to design an effective emergency response plan, and strategies to maintain operations during challenging times.

As libraries consider plans to reopen their facilities or expand hours, what steps can be taken to make our indoor environment safer? This webinar will provide guidance on issues related to air quality in library facilities. Topics covered during this presentation include:

Most library staff think you need to hire an expensive security consultant to conduct a site security assessment of their facilities. While it's true security professionals do have a certain expertise, it often helps to consider the in-house experience and knowledge of the facility that the library leaders and employees can bring to the assessment process.

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This 2-part webinar will discuss security in a library setting.

Topics Part 1:
* Introduction to security in a library setting
* What is an employee's role in implementing security
* Minor and major disruptions/when to engage and to disengage

Presenter:
Ben Munji, former public library security manager and military veteran with 27 years of experience in law enforcement and the security field. A vetted member of InfraGard, a partnership between the FBI and the private sector.

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When redesigning the library, there are many design options. Keeping good design principles and student input in mind, how can you rethink spaces when faced with a small budget? Techno-librarian Carolyn Foote will share inexpensive ideas for revamping your library space to create more student friendly, mobile friendly library.

How can we incorporate student input into our library redesigns? Explore a variety of methods for gathering and incorporating student feedback to create a truly student friendly space! Techno-librarian Carolyn Foote will share strategies for reaching students K-12 to rethink library spaces.

Topics/Agenda:
• Importance of student feedback -- the why
• Methods for gathering student feedback (informal and formal)
• Examples of results of student feedback
• Impact of feedback on design

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Is your library in need of a makeover? As we move to technology rich environments, is your library space meeting the needs of students? By exploring design principles, we can plan a more effective space for our students and staff. Challenge yourself to "rethink library!" Techno-librarian Carolyn Foote will help you start with the "why" behind effective design.

Topics/Agenda:
• 21st century library needs
• Overview of design principles
• Identifying obstacles in design
• Building around the mission

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