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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Please excuse duplicate postings…<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"><a href="https://library.ohio.gov/services-for-libraries/training-and-professional-development/">The Librarian’s Guide to Homelessness</a> 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
<b>Ohio public and academic library staff</b>. 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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">A former director of a Chicago homeless shelter, Ryan Dowd is the author of <i>The Librarians Guide to Homelessness: An Empathy-Driven Approach to Solving Problems,
Preventing Conflict, and Serving Everyone</i>. 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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">To access the training, go to the State Library of Ohio’s <span style="color:#006666"><a href="https://library.ohio.gov/services-for-libraries/training-and-professional-development/"><b><span style="color:#006666">Training
and Professional Development page</span></b></a></span> 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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#006666">Title: Homeless Children and Libraries: Special Presentation with Lydia Sigwarth</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">
(author of the new book <i>Dear Librarian</i>) <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">This special presentation will include:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">A reading of
<i>Dear Librarian</i> by the author, Lydia Sigwarth.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">An interview of Lydia by Ryan about Lydia’s experiences as a child experiencing homelessness.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Tips, tools, and tricks for how libraries can better serve children experiencing homelessness.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Q&A<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#006666">When:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#006666">
</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Thursday, July 8 at 2:00 PM eastern time<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#006666">Length:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"> 1 Hour<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#006666">Pre-Registration Required:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#006666">
</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3015832712254/WN_IPqJkL3CT9qFymnQj7v8UQ" target="_blank">https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3015832712254/WN_IPqJkL3CT9qFymnQj7v8UQ</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#006666">About Lydia Sigwarth<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Lydia M. Sigwarth is a children’s librarian and author of the autobiographical picture book
<i>Dear Librarian</i>. <i>Dear Librarian</i> 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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">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.
<i>Dear Librarian</i> 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<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"><a href="mailto:ekelsey@library.ohio.gov.">Email Erin Kelsey</a>, Library Consultant at the State Library of Ohio if there are problems accessing the webinar.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Anyone who misses a live event can watch it (with close captioning) on Niche Academy a few days later. Access recordings at
<a href="https://my.nicheacademy.com/libraryohio-staff" target="_blank">Niche Academy</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Don’t have an account?
</span></i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">If you work in a public or academic library,
<a href="https://my.nicheacademy.com/libraryohio-staff" target="_blank">click here to create a Niche Academy account</a>. Once in Niche Academy, you will be prompted to create an account.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><img border="0" width="96" height="96" style="width:1.0in;height:1.0in" id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image003.jpg@01D75237.29A35D50"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#002E62">Marsha McDevitt-Stredney, Ph.D.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#002E62">Public Information Officer<br>
Director, Marketing & Communications<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#002E62">Pronouns: she, her, hers<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#002E62">State Library of Ohio<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#002E62">274 E. 1<sup>st</sup> Avenue<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#002E62">Columbus, OH 43201<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#002E62">Tel: 614-644-6875<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><a href="http://library.ohio.gov/"><span style="color:blue">library.ohio.gov</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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