Home: Trauma-Informed Libraries: Updates

There has been an increased awareness of trauma and trauma-informed practices since the creation of this toolkit in 2019. Below are just some of the most recent trainings and resources that have become available in the past year. We will continue to update this guide with timely and helpful information.

Webinars and Training

Trauma-Informed Library Work--Deepening Awareness and Taking Action

A webinar presented by the Central NY Library Resources Council, December 7, 2021. Slides for this presentation can be found here. Contact presenter Nisha Moody for more information.
Trauma-Informed Librarianship - What Is It and What Can It Look Like?

A webinar presented by the Central NY Library Resources Council, May 6, 2021
Mental Health First Aid and Trauma-Informed Approaches for Libraries

Webjunction webinar originally presented April 13, 2021
Mental Health Association in New York State, Inc.

Contact this group to schedule trainings for library staff, including Mental Health & Wellness 101.

Additional Resources

2022 Urban Library Trauma Study Final Report
This two-year study identifies some of the causes of trauma in library work and provides recommendations from public-facing staff to address the issue.
Moving Towards Healing: A Trauma-Informed Librarianship Primer
ACRLog Blogging by and for academic and research librarians.
Recovery Guide
Services, Actiivities, and Resources published by the Healthy Capital District Initiative
Regional Mental Health Resource Guide
Published by the Health Capital District Initiative
Trauma Geek
A blog about trauma and neurodiversity education.
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Inclusive Services Training for Library Staff
San Jose Public Library guide for inclusive story times.