Pricing | |
California | $125.00 |
Out-of-state | $200.00 |
Course Instructor: Julie Winkelstein
- Would you like to provide meaningful library services to library patrons experiencing homelessness?
- Are you concerned about how to balance the needs of all your library users?
- Do you find yourself questioning the rules and policies of your library related to those experiencing homelessness but aren't sure how to create good alternatives?
This course will provide you with the tools you need to navigate the world of services to people experiencing homelessness and figure out your library's place in that world. We will look at real life examples of the challenges faced by libraries and their patrons, and the approaches individual libraries are taking, including a number of ways libraries are collaborating with local agencies.
This course will also explore…
- The ways in which unstably housed persons use libraries and the role of libraries in their lives
- Why libraries should be part of the caring community surrounding those experiencing homelessness
- The challenges faced by unaccompanied LGBTQ youth experiencing homelessness
- Actionable goals for your library and how to address barriers to meeting those goals
Join instructor Julie Winkelstein as she expertly guides you through short and long-term approaches to addressing homelessness at your library.
Course Description: This four-week online course will provide weekly readings, practical assignments, and discussion forums for sharing ideas and experiences. The instructor will provide essential resources, best practices, and useful tips and techniques that can be applied immediately in your library.
Course Outline: When you log in to the Infopeople online learning site, you will see weekly modules with these topics:
Time Required: To complete this course, you can expect to spend 2½ hours per week, for a total of ten course hours. Each week's module contains readings and various options for assignments, discussions, or online meetings. You can choose the options most relevant to your work and interests. Although you can work on each module at your own pace, at any hour of the day or night, it is recommended that you complete each week's work within that week to stay in sync with other learners.
Who Should Take This Course: Library staff and administrators in all types of libraries. Public Library Staff and Administrators will find this particularly useful.
Online Learning Details and System Requirements may be found at: infopeople.org/training/online_learning_details.
After the official end date for the course, the instructor will be available for limited consultation and support for two more weeks, and the course material will stay up for an additional two weeks after that. These extra weeks give those who have fallen behind time to work independently to complete the course.
Keywords: Customer service, Outreach, Partnerships, Public services