[OPLINLIST] Register to attend the next Ryan Dowd webinar... Homeless Children and Libraries: Special Presentation with Lydia Sigwarth

[marshams at library.ohio.gov]

Please excuse duplicate postings...

The Librarian's Guide to Homelessness<https://library.ohio.gov/services-for-libraries/training-and-professional-development/> core training purchased by the State Library in in 2019 and was recently renewed for another year (access through August 2021). Subsequent archived webinars are now available as separate modules in Niche Academy.  The online training, authored by Ryan Dowd, is now available for all Ohio public and academic library staff.  The four-part training is an empathy-driven approach that provides best practices for library staff on how to understand the homeless population and serve them better. There are also practical tips on how to deal with and de-escalate common situations and issues, and make staff feel empowered and safe.

A former director of a Chicago homeless shelter, Ryan Dowd is the author of The Librarians Guide to Homelessness: An Empathy-Driven Approach to Solving Problems, Preventing Conflict, and Serving Everyone.  He travels all over the United States speaking to libraries about how to best help homeless patrons using empathy and respect.  He also provides training to police departments, nonprofits and other organizations on how to compassionately manage problematic behavior from troubled individuals.

To access the training, go to the State Library of Ohio's Training and Professional Development page<https://library.ohio.gov/services-for-libraries/training-and-professional-development/> and click the homelessness training link.  Once in Niche Academy, you will be prompted to create an account. Certificates will be issued within Niche Academy after the completion of the core training or webinar.

Title: Homeless Children and Libraries: Special Presentation with Lydia Sigwarth (author of the new book Dear Librarian)

This special presentation will include:

  *   A reading of Dear Librarian by the author, Lydia Sigwarth.
  *   An interview of Lydia by Ryan about Lydia's experiences as a child experiencing homelessness.
  *   Tips, tools, and tricks for how libraries can better serve children experiencing homelessness.
  *   Q&A

When: Thursday, July 8 at 2:00 PM eastern time

Length: 1 Hour

Pre-Registration Required:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3015832712254/WN_IPqJkL3CT9qFymnQj7v8UQ

About Lydia Sigwarth
Lydia M. Sigwarth is a children's librarian and author of the autobiographical picture book Dear Librarian. Dear Librarian is the story of how Lydia's family found a home at the local public library when they were homeless and how a special friendship with the children's librarian inspired her.
Being a librarian has been Lydia's dream job since she was little-well, either that or a time-traveling girl detective/ballerina. Lydia lives in Platteville, Wisconsin with her fluffy puppy Agatha. Her absolute favorite thing to do is talk books with budding bookworms. Dear Librarian is her debut picture book. She's been featured on This American Life, Fuse 8, LitHub, Story Monsters Ink. and more. You can find her online @LibraryLydia

Email Erin Kelsey<mailto:ekelsey at library.ohio.gov.>, Library Consultant at the State Library of Ohio if there are problems accessing the webinar.

Anyone who misses a live event can watch it (with close captioning) on Niche Academy a few days later. Access  recordings at Niche Academy<https://my.nicheacademy.com/libraryohio-staff>.
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Don't have an account? If you work in a public or academic library, click here to create a  Niche Academy account<https://my.nicheacademy.com/libraryohio-staff>.  Once in Niche Academy, you will be prompted to create an account.
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