{"product_id":"a-trauma-informed-approach-to-library-services-9780838919811","title":"A Trauma-Informed Approach to Library Services","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe are only now coming to terms with how common trauma really is; a landmark Kaiser study that surveyed patients receiving physicals found that almost two-thirds had experienced at least one form of abuse, neglect, or other trauma as a child. Though originating in the fields of health and social services, trauma-informed care is a framework that holds great promise for application to library work. Empathetic service, positive patron encounters, and a more trusting workplace are only a few of the benefits that this approach offers. In this important book Tolley, experienced in both academic and public libraries, brings these ideas into the library context. Library administrators, directors, and reference and user services staff will all benefit from learning \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe six key principles of trauma-informed care;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003echaracteristics of a trusting and transparent library organization, plus discussion questions to promote a sense of psychological safety among library workers;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow certain language and labels can undermine mutuality, with suggested phrases that will help library staff demonstrate neutrality to patron ideas and views during information requests;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edelivery models that empower patrons; \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eadvice on balancing free speech on campus with students' need for safety;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow appropriate furniture arrangement can help people suffering from PTSD feel safe;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eguidance on creating safe zones for LGBTQIA+ children, teens, and adults; and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eself-assessment tools to support change toward trauma-responsive library services.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Rebecca Tolley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e ALA Editions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/14\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780838919811\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2021 pg. 98\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRebecca Tolley\u003c\/b\u003e is a professor and librarian at East Tennessee State University. She coordinates the Sherrod Library's research consultation service. She speaks and publishes on topics such as organizational culture, customer service, and cultivating empathy in library workers. She co-edited \u003ci\u003eGeneration X Librarian: Essays on Leadership, Technology, Pop Culture, Social Responsibility and Professional Identity\u003c\/i\u003e (2011) and \u003ci\u003eMentoring in Librarianship: Essays on Working with Adults and Students to Further the Profession\u003c\/i\u003e (2011). Her writing has appeared in anthologies, several library journals, and numerous reference works.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Rebecca Tolley \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":47566623146141,"sku":"9780838919811","price":119.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_78d21bb4-4003-4430-8155-b31686cbfabf.jpg?v=1768313538","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/a-trauma-informed-approach-to-library-services-9780838919811","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}