[NewtoLibraries] [New Webinar] Join us for “Library Outreach to Marginalized Populations” on 8/25!

[Jillian Tuttle]

Join us for “Library Outreach to Marginalized Populations”<https://www.ohionet.org/event/library-outreach-to-marginalized-populations> on Tuesday, August 25. This new webinar features two presentations from public library colleagues who are conducting innovative outreach to marginalized populations.

Webinar attendees will gain practical approaches to bolster inclusive outreach at their own libraries. Register to attend here<https://www.ohionet.org/event/library-outreach-to-marginalized-populations> – those that register will also receive a link to a recording of this event.

Read more about both presentations that will be shared during this webinar below:

“From Visit to Belonging: Inreach to Multilingual Seniors Through Creative Engagement and Access”
Fevean Keflom, HR Coordinator and Ria Vimal, Youth Services Librarian, Worthington Libraries

The first presentation of this webinar demonstrates a successful “inreach” program to seniors from Community Refugee and Immigration Services (CRIS). This program included a brief presentation of libraries around the world, a curated tour that highlighted resources for New Americans and our diverse collection, and included live Nepali, Hindi and Kiswahili translations. The event concluded with a craft that supported language learning, addressed social isolation, and provided a creative outlet for the seniors. Ultimately, the inreach promoted the library as a welcoming space for older immigrant and refugee populations and demonstrated a replicable model for inreach and culturally responsive programming.

“Removing the Margins: Library Service to Underserved Patrons”
Melody Yoder, Librarian I, Lima Public Library

Lima Public Library has found ways to include patrons who might otherwise live outside the boundaries of what we think library service should be. The second presentation of this webinar explores a few of the ways Melody Yoder has provided outreach to marginalized communities including community members in correctional facilities, addiction treatment programs, special needs programs, and the local court system. In addition to these specific outreach efforts, attendees will also learn about ways these experiences shaped in-library services to be more inclusive.

Have questions or need assistance with registration? We’re happy to help! Email our team at ohionet at ohionet.org<mailto:ohionet at ohionet.org>.

Best,
Jillian

Jillian Tuttle, MLIS
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