Libraries and Civil Discourse

Our society is full of turmoil, confusion, and protests.   Libraries and library professionals have been in the front line to offer libraries as a free, safe place where the public can debate, learn, and have conversations in their communities that include race and gender inequality, politics, social injustices, and many other topics. Whether you are pro or con; neutral or passionate, libraries offer refuge, support, and most importantly, information. In this webinar, you will hear examples of how a few libraries have tackled some of the nation’s toughest issues and how you can promote conversation and civil discourse in your community. 

Presenters for this webinar are Kimberly Brown-Harden from the Indiana State Library, Nichelle Hayes from the Indianapolis Public Library and Christine Kujawa from the Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library.

(No need to travel to the Indiana State Library, you can attend from the comfort of your own library!)

• This webinar is eligible for 1 LEU which you will receive via email from your presenter within 30 days.
• REGISTER AT 
  https://instlibrary.adobeconnect.com/civildiscourse2282017/event/registration.html 
• Test your computer to make sure you have all the required Adobe add-ins to participate in the webinar before the webinar begins.  See http://www.in.gov/library/files/Adobe_Diagnostic.pdf for instructions.
• LOG IN on the scheduled day and time at  https://instlibrary.adobeconnect.com/civildiscourse2282017/event/login.html

The Indiana State Library will make all reasonable modifications to policies and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activities.  If you require an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in this program, service or activity of the Indiana State Library, please contact Kimberly Brown-Harden at kbrown-harden@library.in.gov or 317-650-8492 in advance of the webinar/program in which you would like to participate.  Alternatively, you can contact Faye Brookins, the Indiana State Library’s ADA Coordinator (fbrookin@spd.in.gov or 317-233-1184).  Notice of a needed accommodation should be provided as soon as possible to allow time for the State Library to arrange for the accommodation; however, notice of a needed accommodation must be provided to one of the above contacts no later than 48 hours in advance.