Creating Safer Libraries: Foundations for Librarians and Frontline Staff 

Manage conflict and safety concerns proactively by learning strategies and tactics for trauma-informed service, conflict resolution, and long-term safety in your library. Keep your colleagues, patrons, and yourself safe by learning best practices for sustaining library safety. 

Who should take this course: This course is for librarians and frontline staff to equip you with tactical safety strategies on the ground as you navigate safety risks, high tension, or conflict in the workplace.

Register by November 15 to receive our Advance Rate!

Building from previous safety conferences and courses, this course will explore practical ways to create safer libraries by supporting mental health issues, recognizing and managing substance abuse, navigating the divide regarding perceptions and use of police, and more.

Who should attend this course: This course is for public and academic library leaders, safety and facilities heads, and other stakeholders invested in maintaining library safety.

Register by December 14 to receive our Early Bird Rate!

Join as a Group 

Group Rates

Our courses are perfect for your team! Group rates available now!

Request a discount for groups of 3 or more and work with your colleagues on a project for your library.

Purchase 15 or more registrations and apply them across multiple courses.

Credit Packages

Credit Packages

Buy now, decide later! Plan for the year by purchasing course credits.

Purchase packages of course tickets that you can allocate to your staff as needed and apply to our full roster of courses.

Upcoming Courses

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

How to Build and Defend Inclusive Collections

Equity-Centered Library Leadership

Jumpstart Inclusive Cataloging

How to Build LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Libraries

Project & Staff Management

How to Build (and Re-build) Effective Work Relationships

Community Building, Programs, & Impact

Marketing and Outreach Strategies to Engage Your Community

Using Data and Marketing to Communicate Your Library’s Value

Safety, Security, and Wellness

Creating Safer Libraries: Foundations for Librarians and Frontline Staff