Emergency and Crisis Management in Libraries

To register for this webinar please follow this link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/1717170252329/WN_hZxf2vv4T4SXJ5pZz_zloA. Sessions are free and available only to members of the Michigan library community. Registrants will receive instructions and a link to attend the session directly from PCI after they register.

Libraries are most often in vulnerable positions from crisis of natural disaster to active shooters. But library staff are often not formally trained to handle basic emergency preparedness. Emergencies are not always clear-cut, especially in libraries. Unique challenges arise like damage to resources or patrons confiding with you about personal matters that could constitute getting emergency services involved.

This webinar will help you to prepare your library to handle shut downs and other emergency services through formation of policies and training.

As a result of this program, attendees will:

• Delineate between emergency and crisis at various levels and unique library emergencies
• Identify best policies and practices for creation of an emergency manual
• Implementing plans and responses including mandated reporting
• Understand each stage of the process including preparedness and response and recovery

Instructor: Jennifer Blair is the Head of User Services Librarian and Associate Professor at Azusa Pacific University (APU). Her role is dedicated to the user experience, including marketing the library, and teaching. She has extensive experience teaching online courses in design and computer literacy. Jennifer holds a B.A. in Graphic Design, a M.A in Education with an emphasis in Educational Multimedia, and a M.S. in Library and Information Studies. Her experience in academic and public libraries as well as work experience in art and design allow her to employ visionary strategies to enrich progress and enhance advancement for students.

PCI Webinars are recorded and available to members of the Michigan library community in the Library of Michigan's Niche Staff Skills Academy about a week after they air. New webinars will be in the New category for several weeks. You do not need to register for a webinar in order to view it later in the Staff Skills Academy.

This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Library of Michigan.