Have you checked out the courses on WebJunction?
All content in the WebJunction Course Catalog is freely available and ready when you are! PA public librarians will receive Continuing Education credit for each hour of a course! A certificate will be made available at the end of the course. Here is a sampling of courses:
Active Shooter Procedures for Libraries
- Have you thought about what to do in an active shooter situation?
- Have you identified the most vulnerable areas in your library?
- Do you know where to go for resources to create an active shooter procedure?
Join North Dakota State Librarian Mary Soucie as she discusses what should be included in an active shooter procedure, including an emergency & disaster plan, communication plan and evacuation plan. Additionally she will cover how to respond (run, hide, fight), and what you need to be aware of to prepare for this situation. This one-hour course was originally an InfoPeople webinar.
What is meant by trauma informed services and how should libraries be involved? This webinar will explore the effects of trauma on society and how libraries are directly impacted by the trauma and stress carried by the communities they serve. Additionally we’ll cover information about a Mental Health First Aid training program and how it applies to library services. Finding awareness of the effects of trauma on our community leads to more compassion and allows us to dive into our own problem solving skills more effectively. Presenter Elissa Hardy will provide resources and real life examples, as well as discuss the importance of creating a self-care plan for library staff.