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Core Connections: Protecting Libraries Through Policies
Effective library policies create a foundation for inclusive service, staff confidence, and clear intentions for library users. This webinar explores best practices for developing, reviewing, and implementing policies that support special populations while also addressing the safety, well-being, and professional needs of library staff. Participants will learn strategies for creating clear, consistent, and inclusive policies that balance access, compliance, and operational realities.
Presented by Al Hayden, Library Advisory Specialist for the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. Al advises Library Administration, Friends, Foundations, and Trustees in public libraries throughout the Commonwealth on best practices and solid policies, helping them understand that policies work best when they prioritize staff mental health and patron dignity in an equitable way.
This session is part of MBLC's 12-month series, Core Connections: Building Community Supports and Allyship at Your Library.
- Date:
- Tuesday, August 11, 2026 Show more dates
- Time:
- 2:00pm - 3:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Online:
- This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email.
- Categories:
- Resource Sharing
This session will be recorded.
Accessibility
To request a reasonable accommodation to attend this event, please contact Ally Dowds (allyson.dowds@mass.gov). All reasonable accommodation requests should be made no fewer than one (2) weeks before the event, although we will attempt to fulfill reasonable requests made after that time.