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<h2 style="margin:0in;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro Demi",sans-serif;color:#444444;font-weight:normal">Hello everyone,<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<h2 style="margin:0in;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro Demi",sans-serif;color:#444444;font-weight:normal">We are intentional and mindful about creating an atmosphere of inclusivity within our libraries.
We strive for diverse collections. We insure that our programs are accommodating and welcoming to all. But, what about our staff? Do we carry that same welcoming and inclusive atmosphere to new and current staff?<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
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<h2 style="margin:0in;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro Demi",sans-serif;color:#444444;font-weight:normal">We are pleased to announce three new tutorials have been added to the Staff Tutorials Academy
in Niche. The new tutorials share advice and recommendations for supporting library staff with disabilities. They can be found in the
<a href="https://my.nicheacademy.com/seo?category=13830">Manager Development category</a>.
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<h2 style="margin:0in;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro Demi",sans-serif;color:#444444;font-weight:normal"><a href="https://my.nicheacademy.com/seo/course/49594">Supporting Staff With Disabilities
– Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding</a><o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro Demi",sans-serif;color:#444444">One in four adults is living with a disability, but people with disabilities are not always represented in the library workforce. Hiring people with disabilities
brings diverse skills, knowledge, and experience to libraries and reflects the community more fully. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro Demi",sans-serif;color:#444444">Learning how to recruit, interview, and onboard people with disabilities can help you reach the best possible candidates for the library
and community! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><img border="0" width="199" height="126" style="width:2.0729in;height:1.3125in" id="Picture_x0020_7" src="cid:image007.png@01D891DD.1B948DB0"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro Demi",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h2 style="margin:0in;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro Demi",sans-serif;color:#444444;font-weight:normal"><a href="https://my.nicheacademy.com/seo/course/49762">Supporting Staff With Disabilities
– Working Together</a><o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro Demi",sans-serif;color:#444444">The most important assets in any library aren’t the books or the services—it’s you and your coworkers! All kinds of different people bring their skills
and talents to the library, including people with disabilities. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro Demi",sans-serif;color:#444444">But while employees with disabilities are a valuable part of the library’s success, they often feel stressed and unsupported. They may have to deal with
misunderstandings, discrimination, or even harassment from coworkers.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro Demi",sans-serif;color:#444444">Knowing about the workplace stresses and challenges of coworkers with disabilities can help you strengthen your relationships and the
services you deliver together!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<h2 style="margin:0in;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro Demi",sans-serif;color:#444444;font-weight:normal"><a href="https://my.nicheacademy.com/seo/course/50584">Supporting Staff With Disabilities
– Accommodations and Inclusive Environments</a><o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro Demi",sans-serif">Employees with disabilities bring skills and knowledge to libraries and communities. But many say the work environment can be stressful or hostile.
As a director you play a key role in creating a supportive workplace. During this tutorial you will learn how to implement accommodations and foster an inclusive culture that supports employees with disabilities.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro Demi",sans-serif;color:#444444">Please let me know if you have any problems viewing the tutorials.
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