[Michlib-l] September programs in Michigan on safety in your library!

[Jan Davidson]

Michigan Library Safety Programs

Join MCLS, Michigan Library Cooperative Directors Association, Library of Michigan, Michigan Academic Library Association (MiALA), and Michigan Library Association (MLA) this fall for two programs on safety in libraries.
Library security: A safer place<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/special-programs/library-security-a-safer-place.html>
September 6, 2017, 9:30am - 2:30pm
(Registration 9:30-10am; Program will begin at 10am)
University Center, Gaylord, MI
Cost: $40, includes lunch
Dr. Steve Albrecht, PHR, CPP, BCC, CTM will present this program, which will include a hands-on component with role playing scenarios, exercises,
and tips for creating policy. This fun, information-packed, empowering day will help your library be a more secure place.
Creating a culture of safety and security in your library<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/special-programs/creating-a-culture-of-safety-and-security-in-your-library.html>
September 7, 2017, 9am - 3:30pm
(Registration 9-9:30am; Program will begin at 9:30am)
Dearborn Public Library, Dearborn, MI
Cost: $55, includes lunch
Dr. Steve Albrecht, PHR, CPP, BCC, CTM will be the keynote. His presentation will focus on practical tools to keep your staff safe,
developing policy, and dealing with challenging and threatening patrons.

Jodie Layne, activist and founder of Safer Spaces Winnipeg, will present on "Libraries as safer spaces," including defining, "What is safe space"
and how to use victim-centered responses in order to help patrons feel safe at our libraries.

Eva Davis, director of Canton Public Library, will share with participants best practices for working with community groups to
create public events for any special population to make all feel welcome in your library.


More information & registration at
mcls.org/MI-safety-programs<http://www.mcls.org/MI-safety-programs>
Questions about the event or trouble registering? Email davidsonj at mcls.org



**********************
Jan Davidson
Administrative Assistant, Member Engagement
Midwest Collaborative for Library Services
Phone: 517-492-3811 / toll-free 800-530-9019 x111
davidsonj at mcls.org<mailto:davidsonj at mcls.org>
www.mcls.org<http://www.mcls.org/>
Check out the MCLS Training Calendar at: mcls.org/calendar<http://mcls.org/calendar>
Like us on Facebook for the latest MCLS news: facebook.com/<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org>mcls.org<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org>
Follow us on Twitter: @mclsorg

-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://mail3.mcls.org/pipermail/michlib-l/attachments/20170713/38ce0e33/attachment.html>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: Safety program pdf.pdf
Type: application/pdf
Size: 656440 bytes
Desc: Safety program pdf.pdf
URL: <http://mail3.mcls.org/pipermail/michlib-l/attachments/20170713/38ce0e33/attachment.pdf>