UPCOMING ULC EVENT
How to Support Mental Health and Well-Being in Your Library
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Join ULC for a webinar on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 1 p.m. ET to discover how Pima County Public Library formed its newest affinity team focused on community health and wellness. One year ago, a group of like-minded library staff gathered to take action, recognizing an increasing need for mental health support in Pima County, Ariz. After enthusiastic approval from the library’s executive team, the Synapse Team was created in October 2022.
Heather Severson (Tween Services Librarian) and Karyn Prechtel-Altman (Deputy Director of Community Engagement) will share the work that Pima County Public Library is beginning, with the goal of creating an atmosphere that reduces the stigma often associated with mental health issues so that patrons and staff feel empowered to seek whatever help they need.
Attendees will discover:
- What are the lessons learned in developing this affinity team?
- How many in-person hours are needed?
- What elements of organizational support need to be in place?
- How do I secure administrative buy-in?
Featuring:
Heather Severson, Tween Services Librarian, Pima County Public Library
Karyn Prechtel-Altman, Deputy Director of Community Engagement, Pima County Public Library
QUESTIONS? Contact [email protected] for help with this event.