Preparing for Program Challenges at your Public Library

May 31, 2023
3:00 PM  in  Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Are you unsure how to handle a program challenge in your library? Do you worry about having the right policies and procedures in place? Two public library directors will share their personal experiences with intellectual freedom challenges of programs. Learn best practices and strategies for supporting staff, board, and community members through program challenges. Resources to assist in responding to challenges and crafting appropriate policies, procedures, and training will be provided.

Register: https://ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aJ6UyZ2uS6ytoJ6g6aRBZg#/registration

By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to:

• Understand the origins and trends in program challenges
• Prepare a Program Policy and Statement of Concern/Request for Reconsideration Policy
• Prepare/revise the provided Toolkit of resources to assist with program challenges
• Assess risks associated with different programs and which stakeholders to engage during planning (security, board, police, etc.)

This webinar will be presented online via Zoom. Closed captions will be enabled during the presentation, and we will email a copy of the slide deck to all registered attendees 48 hours before the presentation. The chat transcript and recording will be provided to all attendees within 48 hours of the webinar. If you need other reasonable accommodations, please reach out to us via email at publicprograms@ala.org by May 17, 2023. Requests made after that date may not be able to be accommodated.

Cathy Lancaster

Youth Services Coordinator

Library of Michigan
702 W. Kalamazoo St.
Lansing, MI 48915
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LancasterC5@michigan.gov | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan
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