Emergency and Crisis Management: Prioritizing, Providing, and Preparedness for Libraries (LibraryWorks Webinar)
2025-04-22 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Webinar
The Massachusetts Library System is pleased to announce that we are working with LibraryWorks to provide our members with access to their webinars. These webinars are free to Massachusetts library workers who register through our calendar.

Please note: To attend these webinars at no cost, you must register here. If you register directly with LibraryWorks, your registration will not be paid by MLS.
Please 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.

Description:

Libraries are in one of the most vulnerable positions for emergencies and crises, from natural disasters to acts of violence. Unfortunately, most library staff are not formally trained in emergency preparedness or crises until after a crisis occurred or the library itself is inconsistent in its demands to be trained. Emergencies are not clear-cut and unique challenges arise, from damage to resources or patrons confiding with you about personal matters. This webinar will teach you how to prepare your library to handle various crises and other emergency services through formation of policies and training.

In this webinar, you will learn how to:

Delineate between emergency and crisis at various levels
Identify best policies and practices for emergency manuals
Implement plans and responses in the moment and after the crises

Presenter:

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 library science. Jennifer holds a B.A. in Graphic Design, an M.A in Educational Multimedia, and an 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.
