Dealing with Hostile and Potentially Dangerous Library Users' Behaviors (LIVE webinar from NEO)

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  Dates & times
  • Thu, 04/29/2021 - 2:00pm
  Category Online Course, Issues and Trends, All
  Registration & more information https://serls.evanced.info/signup/eventdetails?eventid=3135&lib=3

 

This is a LIVE webinar available from our colleagues at the Northeast Regional Library System


Northeast Ohio Regional Library System - Event Information


Event Name:Dealing with Hostile and Potentially Dangerous Library Users' Behaviors
Competency:Customer Service and Patron Awareness
Description:Good manners and a friendly demeanor can handle most library customer issues. But what if being courteous is not enough? Do you, your staff, and your co-workers know what to do if someone is emotionally bullying or physically threatening to staff or library visitors? Belligerent? Acting out because of drugs, alcohol, or other cognitive issues? Refusing to leave? Caught stealing or damaging property?
The awareness, attitude, and actions of library employees are the first defenses against customers who are AOA (Angry on Arrival).
 
Make safe practices a priority for front line staff. Planning, consistent enforcement of policies, training, support from supervisors and managers, and applied technology can work together to protect library employees, customers, vendors, and visitors as well as your workplace's property.
 
Learning Objectives
  • Ensure everyone on the staff knows what to do in emergencies
  • Lower the drama of difficult encounters with library customers
  • Develop consistent responses to challenging customer behavior
Presenter:

Pat Wagner is a trainer and consultant with 40 years of experience working for libraries, universities, local government, non-profits, and small businesses. She supports the success of libraries with programs on personnel, supervision, management, leadership, marketing, strategic planning, project management, and communication. Pat has worked with libraries and library organizations throughout the United States, from the smallest rural storefronts to the largest academic and urban library institutions. Pat also is a frequent speaker at state and national conferences. She is known for her good-humored and practical presentations.
Event Date:4/29/2021
Event Time:2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Eastern
Location:Online
Via Zoom
UNITED STATES
Contact Person:Melissa Lattanzi
Details:Who should attend:  Anyone interested in dealing with hostile patrons
Competencies:  Customer Service and Patron Awareness

Non-Member Cost:      $40
NEO-RLS Bronze Member/
NORWELD, SERLS, SWON Member Cost:  $24
NEO-RLS Silver Member Cost:   FREE
NEO-RLS Gold Member Cost:    FREE


This event is supported by the State Library of Ohio with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.


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