[Michlib-l] Save the Date - Securing Your Library in Troubling Times - April 10, 2014

[Heather Ladiski]

On April 10, 2014, the Cooperative Directors Association, the Library of 
Michigan and the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) will 
provide a program instructing and preparing librarians for a worst case 
scenario, an Active Shooter situation. The program will be held at Lansing 
Community College West Campus and will be available through live web 
stream for remote viewing.

Balancing the tenant of libraries as free and open spaces while ensuring 
the safety of staff and patrons is an ambitious challenge. There are bad 
actors and some so lost they barely comprehend their actions. As stewards 
of our buildings, the charge for librarians is to prepare for the worst; 
arming ourselves first with knowledge, then acting accordingly.

In partnership with the Michigan State Police, the day will consist of 
training from the State Police about personal safety and developing an 
Active Shooter policy and procedures. There will be input from librarians 
who have dealt with violence in their workplaces and instruction on layout 
and design of library space to reduce risk.

More information including pricing and when registration will be open will 
be provided soon!

This program is part of a series brought to you by the Cooperative 
Directors Association, the Library of Michigan and MCLS. Generous support 
for this session is provided by the Library of Michigan and from the 
Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). 


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Heather M. (Thomas) Ladiski, CAP-OM
Executive Assistant/Meeting Planner
Midwest Collaborative for Library Services
1407 Rensen Street, Suite 1
Lansing, Michigan 48910-3657

800/530-9019 ext. 133
517/394-2420 ext. 133
Fax: 517/492-3885
NOTE: New email: ladiskih at mcls.org
website:  www.mcls.org

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