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APRIL 4, 2023

We've just posted a new blog post by Dr. Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : "Writing a Useful Security Incident Report: A Template for Library Security Officers and Library Staff." Albrecht's twice-monthly Library 2.0 in Security Management, a B.A.

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APRIL 12, 2023

We've just posted a new Dr. Albrecht podcast in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : " Sexual Behaviors and Sex Crimes In the Library." Here's to hoping you or your library has never had to experience this collection of sexual behaviors or sex crimes that can occur in public places.

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JANUARY 26, 2023

What They Don’t Teach You in Library School: Security Matters & Talking Helps - It's All About People A "Safe Library" webinar, part of the Library 2.0 This 60-minute training webinar is presented by Library 2.0 FREE for those on individual or group all-access passes (see below).

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JULY 14, 2023

We've just posted a new blog post by Dr. Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : "'Stay Interview' Questions: Talking with Library Employees Who Are Thinking of Quitting." The "Stay Interview" is a useful tool for library leaders, managers, and supervisors.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Staff Development and Training: Best Practices: Effective Staff Preparation and Motivation [2023 UPDATED VERSION] Part of the Library 2.0 How do we define the concept of “staff development” in ways that help library leaders move from abstract buzzwords to concrete, action steps? This is an updated version of this webinar for 2023.

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MARCH 6, 2023

We've just posted a new blog post by Dr. Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : "So You Want to Become a PIC? How should you go about preparing your successful move from a staff position to the PIC (Person in Charge) position at your library? Person in Charge)."

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OCTOBER 9, 2023

We've just posted a new blog post by Dr. Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : " 1Why Your Library is (Kinda) Like a Starbucks. Albrecht's twice-monthly Library 2.0 UPCOMING WEBINARS: October 12th, 2023 October 19th, 2023 October 26th, 2023 RECORDINGS AVAILABLE:

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AUGUST 4, 2022

We've just posted a new Dr. Albrecht podcast in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : "Vendor Oversight At Your Library." "I I want to talk about vendors and vendor relationships with the library. Listen to the full podcast here. in Security Management, a B.A. in English, and a B.S.

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AUGUST 24, 2021

We've posted a new blog post from Dr. Steve Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security" section of Library 2.0 : Puzzled About the Police Response in Your Library? Click here to let us know what topics you'd be particularly interested in having us cover in the Library 2.0 Click here to read.

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MARCH 24, 2023

Library 2.0's s ChatGPT Bootcamp for Libraries and Librarians: Harnessing the Power of ChatGPT in Library Services, with Steve Hargadon 3 x 1-hour live online sessions with non-expiring access to recordings OVERVIEW : Discover the transformative potential of ChatGPT for the modern library in this three-session bootcamp.

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MAY 3, 2024

We've just posted a new blog post by Dr. Steve Albrecht in our " The Safe Library " section of Library 2.0 : " Ask Dr. Steve - A Library Security Director Asks, 'Is a TASER advisable or not advisable?'" SUBMITTED QUESTION: I’m a security director for a large library district. Dr. Albrecht's twice-monthly Library 2.0

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FEBRUARY 8, 2024

We've just posted a new blog post by Dr. Steve Albrecht in our " The Safe Library " section of Library 2.0 : "It’s Time for a 'Code Pink' Drill: Protecting Infants and Small Children in the Library." Let’s focus on the possibility of a stolen child at the library. Dr. Albrecht's twice-monthly Library 2.0

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

We've just posted a new blog post by Dr. Steve Albrecht in our " The Safe Library " section of Library 2.0 : "Can Libraries Become the Driver for Safe Home Gun Storage? Dr. Albrecht's twice-monthly Library 2.0 A Bold Idea, Whose Time Has Come." You can read the full post here.

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OCTOBER 28, 2021

This Friday is another in the series of Dr. Steve Albrecht's webinars, " Team Success: Better Results Through Focused Team Building, Internal Support, Clear Communication, and Conflict Resolution. Their usual interactions with library staff can range from neutral to polite, to harassing and threatening. Read the full post here.

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OCTOBER 15, 2021

We've posted a new blog post from Dr. Steve Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security" section of Library 2.0 : "The "Best Boss – Worst Boss" Exercise: Assessing Yourself as a Library Leader" One way to think about how to be a better library leader is to think about who was a good leader for you.

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JULY 7, 2023

We've just posted a new "Ask Dr. Steve" blog post by Dr. Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : "Evacuation Training and Patron Safety." Dr. Albrecht's twice-monthly Library 2.0 Albrecht's twice-monthly Library 2.0 Robert You can read Dr. Albrecht's response here.

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MARCH 20, 2023

We've just posted a new blog post by Dr. Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : "The Joys and Pains of Being a Librarian: The Best and Worst Parts of Your Job." Consider the scope of your library career, however short or long. Albrecht's twice-monthly Library 2.0

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MARCH 18, 2024

We've just posted the lastest in a new book interview series by Dr. Steve Albrecht in our " The Safe Library " section of Library 2.0 : Kate Hall on The Public Library Director's HR Toolkit. Kate Hall is the Executive Director of the Northbrook, IL Library. Dr. Albrecht's twice-monthly Library 2.0

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AUGUST 18, 2023

We've just posted a new blog post by Dr. Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : " Circulating Ideas Podcast Interview with Dr. Albrecht about the Safe Library." Dr. Albrecht's twice-monthly Library 2.0 Albrecht's twice-monthly Library 2.0

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DECEMBER 20, 2021

"Collection Protection: Preventing Thefts, Vandalism, Fires, and Other Large and Small Library Disasters" Part of a special Library 2.0 series with Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : A 60-minute training webinar presented by Library 2.0 Preventing thefts, with and without security officers in the library.

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JANUARY 31, 2023

We've just posted a new blog post by Dr. Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : "Having a Tough Time with a Patron? Albrecht's twice-monthly Library 2.0 In 2015, the ALA published his book, Library Security: Better Communication, Safer Facilities. in English, and a B.S.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2021

We invite you to join us this Friday, February 19th, for a 60-minute webinar with Dr. James R. Wining, presented by Library 2.0 and Dr. Steve Albrecht: " Helping Library Patrons with Autism : Start with Understanding.” Information on registering to attend online and to access the recording is here. featuring Dr. James R.

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APRIL 5, 2024

We've just posted a new blog post by Dr. Steve Albrecht in our " The Safe Library " section of Library 2.0 : " Horror Stories From the Book Drop: A Recap of the Items Found by Librarians." Dr. Albrecht's twice-monthly Library 2.0 Albrecht's twice-monthly Library 2.0 Thank you, Bold and Brave Librarians!

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MAY 16, 2024

Last month (April 2024) I sent out a survey to my library and education audiences on AI for personal and professional growth. At least in the library and education fields, that might indicate that there currently isn't top-down pressure to learn AI to keep or succeed in one's job. I've always thought of A.I.

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APRIL 14, 2022

We've just posted a new blog post by Dr. Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : "Library Customer Service - Hawaiian Style." Read the full blog post here. Customer Service in Stressful Situations: Step-by-Step to Better Interactions with Patrons" Part of the Library 2.0

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JANUARY 24, 2023

We've just posted a new Dr. Albrecht podcast in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : " Personal Space Issues." I've been thinking about the concept of personal space awareness in the workplace, especially in the library--a public space--where people come around you, often in close proximity.

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AUGUST 26, 2021

"Ten Tools for the (New) Library Supervisor: Starting Out Right" Part of a special Library 2.0 series with Dr. Steve Albrecht Please consider joining us for tomorrow's webinar with Dr. Albrecht. webinar series from LearningRevolution.com is at the bottom of this page. You will first need to be a member of Library 2.0

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NOVEMBER 3, 2021

"Gangs in the Library: A Serious Security Issue" Part of a special Library 2.0 series with Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : A 30-minute training webinar presented by Library 2.0 and hosted by ALA author and library service, safety, and security expert, Dr. Steve Albrecht. What do gang members come to the library?

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FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : " A library safety expert weighs in on the effectiveness of police and metal detectors at libraries." The library has installed a metal detector and staffed it with security guards and police officers. in English, and a B.S.

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MAY 19, 2022

We've just posted a new blog post by Dr. Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : "Patrons Fighting in the Library: What to Do and When?" Three library scenarios, three different responses for you to consider: Scene A). Read the full blog post here.

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MARCH 13, 2023

We've just posted a new Dr. Albrecht podcast in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : " Managing the Irate Visitor - Screening Support for the Library Director." There are certain patrons who demand to speak to the Library Director as soon as they arrive and won't take no for an answer.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2021

This coming Friday is another in the series of Dr. Steve Albrecht's webinars, "Gangs in the Library: A Serious Security Issue." We've also just posted a new Dr. Albrecht podcast in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security" section of Library 2.0 : "Mentorship and Succession Planning to Develop Library Leaders."

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FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Staff Development and Training Best Practices: Effective Staff Preparation and Motivation [2023 UPDATED VERSION] Part of the Library 2.0 How do we define the concept of “staff development” in ways that help library leaders move from abstract buzzwords to concrete, action steps? This is an updated version of this webinar for 2023.

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APRIL 26, 2023

We've just posted a new blog post by Dr. Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : "Dealing with Patrons Under the Influence of Alcohol and Drugs: Tools and Tips from Bar and Nightclub Security Training Expert Robert Smith." Dr. Albrecht's twice-monthly Library 2.0 in Psychology.

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JANUARY 6, 2021

We've posted a new blog post from Dr. Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : " What a Fire Chief Wants You to Know About Preventing Library Fires. " The library housed 77,000 books and was built in 1953; it did not have fire sprinklers. Part of a special Library 2.0

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MARCH 29, 2022

We've just posted a new blog post by Dr. Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : "Dealing with Disruptive Teens / Tweens in the Library." This post is part of a new Library 2.0 OVERVIEW : A 60-minute training webinar presented by Library 2.0

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JANUARY 22, 2024

We've just posted a new "Ask Dr. Steve" blog post by Dr. Steve Albrecht in our " The Safe Library " section of Library 2.0 : " Praying, Meditating, or Sleeping?" Dear Dr. Steve - Our Code of Conduct prohibits patrons from sleeping in the library. Dr. Albrecht's twice-monthly Library 2.0

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