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SUMMARY:Core Connections: Protecting Libraries Through Policies
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nPresented 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.\n\nMiki Wolfe is the 
 Director of the Morse Institute Library in Natick and will discuss steps 
 take to develop policy to offer privacy protection for two years for any 
 staff member who is trolled\, harassed\, bullied\, or doxxed as a result of 
 their library job – a policy that was approved by her Trustees and funded 
 by her Corporate Board. \n\nThis session is part of MBLC's 12-month 
 series\, Core Connections: Building Community Supports and Allyship at Your 
 Library.
ORGANIZER;CN="Allyson Dowds":MAILTO:allyson.dowds@mass.gov
CATEGORIES:Resource Sharing
CONTACT;CN="Allyson Dowds":MAILTO:allyson.dowds@mass.gov
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