[OPLINLIST] Register to attend the next Ryan Dowd webinar---available at no cost for Ohio public and academic library staff

[marshams at library.ohio.gov]

Please excuse multiple posting of this reminder message...

Ryan Dowd is redesigning the core homelessness training and needs your help! His next interactive session will be on March 10, 2022. During this session (the third and final in this feedback series), a section of the current core training will be shown.

The session will also include:

  *   A survey to get feedback on training material
  *   Several Q&A breaks so folks can ask for clarification
  *   Interactive chat where folks can provide feedback

A few things you need to know:

  1.  The session is for members only. All library staff in Ohio have access to Homelessness Training and webinars via Niche Academy and are considered "members".
  2.  The session will NOT be posted on Niche Academy. The Zoom recording will be available for 4 weeks for those who register for the session.
  3.  Pre-registration is required for the session.
  4.  All staff members, regardless of experience level, are invited to attend.

BONUS: To make these trainings more immersive and interactive, Ryan has created a private Facebook Group for members who would like to be REALLY involved in helping us with the redesign.

The purpose of the group will be to ask questions and have discussions about the Core Training. It's a temporary group and is completely voluntary. After you register for a session, you'll be sent instructions for joining the group.
Here's the schedule (and registration links).

Date
Topic
Registration Link
March 10, 2022
2 PM EST
90 minutes
De-escalation Skills:
Practical tools and techniques
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5016394938227/WN_VFxU_e_XT5Wd4SoR9UkfNw

Now is the chance to provide important feedback on the training redesign! They are looking forward to hearing your feedback and teaming with you on this important redesign.

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 Librarian's Guide to Homelessness<https://library.ohio.gov/services-for-libraries/training-and-professional-development/ryan-dowd-libraries-homelessness-available-niche-academy/> core training on Niche Academy, 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 login or create an account. Certificates will be issued within Niche Academy after the completion of the core training or webinar.

If you have trouble accessing the training or upcoming webinar, email Erin Kelsey, Library Consultant at the State Library of Ohio at: ekelsey at library.ohio.gov<mailto:ekelsey at library.ohio.gov>.

The Librarian's Guide to Homelessness<https://library.ohio.gov/services-for-libraries/training-and-professional-development/ryan-dowd-libraries-homelessness-available-niche-academy/> core training purchased by the State Library in 2019 and has been renewed through August 2022. The online training, authored by Ryan Dowd, is 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.  Archived webinars are available as separate modules in Niche Academy.
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Marsha McDevitt-Stredney, Ph.D.
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Director, Marketing & Communications
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State Library of Ohio
274 E. 1st Avenue
Columbus, OH 43201
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