Public Libraries & the Homeless: Webinar (4/2/14) 

Public Libraries & the Homeless: Equity, Empowerment & Community Engagement

Homelessness is a systemic issue in the communities our public libraries serve whether your library is in an urban, suburban or rural setting, which begs the question: what is the public library’s role in the community-wide effort to end homelessness?  This webinar will address this question as well as present on topics such as:

• Creating & implementing library policies that are equitable & promote a welcoming atmosphere for all
• Strategies for connecting patrons with resources & services
• Building partnerships with community groups who work with the homeless
• Programming & outreach ideas to engage youth, adults & families experiencing homelessness
• Advocacy & public education about the issue of homelessness and the rights of homeless patrons

Virtual Trainer: Amy Mars

Amy Mars is a librarian at St. Catherine University & Hennepin County Library in Minnesota.  She authored a March/April 2012 feature article in Public Libraries entitled, “Library Service to the Homeless” and is currently  the coordinator for a grant that Hennepin County Library received from the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation to enhance library services to the homeless.

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NEFLIN classes are open to library staff in Florida only.

Cost: NEFLIN classes are free of charge for Florida library staff. Registration is required for all classes and NEFLIN members get priority.

Cancellation Deadline is 9 am on Monday, March 31.
Otherwise, no show fees may apply. See all NEFLIN CE policies at http://www.neflin.org/cepolicies.