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SUMMARY:A Lesson from Germany: Serving Refugee and Immigrant Populations (ALA Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:The Massachusetts Library System is pleased to announce that we 
 have contracted with ALA to provide our members with access to their live 
 webinars.  These webinars are free to MLS members who register through our 
 calendar.  Please do not register directly with ALA. Members who register 
 directly with ALA are responsible for paying their registration fee. 
 \n\nPlease help us keep MLS sponsored training free for all members. If you 
 are unable to attend the live webinar\, please cancel your registration. A 
 cancellation link can be found in your confirmation email\, or you may 
 contact Sarah Donnelly at sdonnelly@masslibsystem.org to cancel. 
 \n\n\nDescription\n\nAre you looking for new and effective ways to help New 
 Americans? Explore the invaluable resources and services offered by three 
 prominent German libraries tailored specifically for refugee and immigrants 
 communities. In this session\, participants will learn how the libraries of 
 Frankfurt\, Cologne\, and Bremen\, Germany serve an ever growing number of 
 non-native populations from around the world. Discover how these 
 institutions actively engage with diverse cultural backgrounds through 
 multilingual collections\, passive displays\, language programs\, community 
 partnerships\, and specialized services designed to meet the needs of 
 newcomers. \n\nAttendees will gain a deeper understanding of the enriching 
 experiences and resources avaiable at these libraries and how they might 
 apply them at their library. Learn how these institutions serve as 
 essential hubs for information and community building\, offering a welcome 
 environment where individuals from all backgrounds can connect\, learn\, 
 and grow. From navigating bureaucratic processes to exploring cultural 
 heritage resources\, this webinar will highlight the transformative impact 
 of library services in supporting the journey of refugees and immigrants as 
 they integrate into German society. Don't miss this opportunity to explore 
 innovatitve approaches and success stories that underscore the pivotal role 
 of libraries in promoting social cohesion and cultural 
 exchange.\n\nLearning Outcomes\n\nBy the end of this webinar\, the 
 participant will be able to:\n\n\n	Consider avenues of communication with 
 local immigrant and refugee groups\n	Explore potential local and government 
 partnerships that can expand library services and address target 
 population's needs\n	Identify the benefits of cultural education and 
 sharing the community through library events and partnerships with local 
 immigrant and refugee groups\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\nThis webinar is for 
 public library staff\, especially those working with youths\, adults\, and 
 community populations and can influence and impact services\, displays\, 
 procedures\, and staff training as well as the well-being of the target 
 audience of immigrant and refugee populations. \n\nPresenter\n\nJessica A. 
 Curtis is an adult reference librarian at the Westerville Public Library in 
 Ohio and an adult learning specialist. She is an active member and frequent 
 presenter for the Ohio Library Council. She specializes in creating 
 user-friendly classes for emerging technology and library services. She 
 holds a BA from the Ohio State University and an MLIS from Kent State 
 University. \n\nAccessibility Information\n\nIf you have questions or 
 requests regarding accessibility\, contact ce@ala.org or at 312-280-5100.
LOCATION:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Donnelly":MAILTO:sdonnelly@masslibsystem.org
CATEGORIES:Vendor Webinar - ALA
CONTACT;CN="Sarah Donnelly":MAILTO:sdonnelly@masslibsystem.org
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