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

Material challenges are at an all-time high and public libraries are facing pressure from multiple avenues.  The Allen County Public Library recently undertook an effort to train our staff (17 departments in 14 locations) in handling challenges to materials.  This presentation is a chance to learn how we did this and what we learned from it.

Matthew Etzel has worked in small, medium and large Indiana public libraries for 15 years.  He holds an MLIS from the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee and an MA in Public History from the University of Illinois at Springfield.  Currently, he is the Collection Services Manager at the Allen County Public Library.

Tonya Frandle has worked in Indiana, Michigan, and Virginia libraries for over 15 years.  She holds an MLIS from Wayne State University and a bachelor’s in history and political science from Grand Valley State University.  She is currently the Public Services Manager at the Allen County Public Library.

• Presenters: Matthew Etzel & Tonya Frandle / Allen County Public Library
• Webinar date and time: Wednesday, July 10, 2024 / 10:00 am - 11:00 am Eastern
• This webinar is eligible for 1 LEU
• Register at: Click here to register

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