Hi, Everyone,
I know that some of you in public libraries might be experiencing book censorship challenges, although the focus has been more on school libraries.
If you are an ALA member, you might be interested in attending this free webinar on dealing with emotional stress of the book challenges. See below for more information.
~Sharon
All the best,
Sharon Rawlins, MLS, she/her/hers
Youth Services Specialist for Lifelong Learning
NJ State Library
185 West State St.
P.O. Box 520
Trenton, NJ 08625-0520
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609-278-2640 ext. 116
609-278-2650 – fax
From: American Library Association <Memb...@ala.org>
Sent: Monday, December 6, 2021 4:52 PM
To: Sharon Rawlins <sraw...@njstatelib.org>
Subject: Dealing with the emotional fallout from book challenges
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Free event for ALA members
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Censorship and Mental Health: Dealing with the Emotional Fallout of Book Challenges
During the past several months, librarians have experienced an ongoing series of polarizing, emotionally charged attempts to censor reading materials. These book challenges—which sometimes come with threats or intimidation—may target individual library staff members, and the emotional fallout can be devastating.
ALA is committed to both defending the constitutional rights of all individuals of all ages to use the resources and services of libraries as well as supporting library employees as they navigate the emotional fallout that comes with being caught in the middle of tense community backlash.
As a benefit of your ALA membership, you can enroll in this complimentary 90-minute webinar on December 15th to help you engage in self-care and prioritize your mental health amidst this threat to the freedom to read. Join Valerie Karno, J.D., Ph.D. and Dr. Lana Benedek, M.D., for an interactive event focused on rejuvenation and restoration. The instructors will offer strategies for finding resilience, as well as leading participants in a deep relaxation experience. You’ll leave this webinar with tools for managing your mental health as you continue to serve your community.
Participants in this event will learn:
- Strategies for coping with interpersonal conflict
- A technique for cultivating relaxation and joy amidst struggle
- Ideas for individual self-care in the physical, emotional, environmental, intellectual, and relational domains
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December 15th starting at 12:30 ET, 11:30 CT
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Valerie Karno, J.D., Ph.D., has been Director of the Graduate School of Library and Information Studies at the University of Rhode Island for 8 years. She is working on a book on Libraries and Wellness Education for ALA Editions, and has taught Yoga Nidra classes both at URI and the New England Library Association conference.
Dr. Lana Benedek, M.D., has been a psychiatrist practicing integrative psychiatry for 15 years. She has also been on the Teaching Faculty at the University of Southern California and taught numerous workshops and trainings throughout Canada and the United States on mental health topics including mindfulness, yoga, and self-care. Her website is: www.drbenedek.com.
Thank you for your membership in ALA. Your membership helps support work around ALA core values like advocating for intellectual freedom, bridging the digital divide, and increasing racial and ethnic diversity in the profession. With webinars and eCourses available at a range of price points for staff in every type of library covering topics from across the association and across the profession ALA is your premier source for professional development. Your involvement makes a real difference in the work we do to support libraries and library staff, including sessions like this.
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