Des Moines
Iowa
State Library of Iowa Northeast District Newsletter - November 1, 2023
Schools and Libraries
November 2, 2023
From: State Library of Iowa|
Open Forum This Friday, November 3, will be our monthly Open Forum. Meet with other library staff at 10:30 to ask questions and share stories.
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Foundation Directory: Quarterly Signup Process
Foundation Directory (FD) is a research tool to help libraries and nonprofits find the grantmakers most likely to fund their projects. FD authenticates through library IP address and is available for in library use only. If your library has not signed up yet, we wanted to let you know that FD now grants new libraries access on a quarterly basis. You can submit your library’s IP information to a form linked on the webpage below, and FD will process all new submissions following a deadline each quarter. The current deadline is December 29, 2023 for new library access.
Free Homeless Training
On Behalf of the Homeless Training Institute:
The Homeless Training Institute is hosting a free online training next week for staff who work with vulnerable individuals (those struggling with homelessness, mental illness, substance abuse, trauma, etc.).
How to manage problematic behavior (compassionately!)
Dates: November 6-10, 2023
Time: 8 AM, 10 AM, 12 PM, 2 PM, 4 PM (adjusted for your time zone)
Length: 47 minutes
Registration Required: https://www.homelesstraining.com/free-training/
Topics covered:
- How trauma changes the brain
- Four ways trauma impacts de-escalation
- What you should do in the first 5 seconds
- Three core tools + how to test for compliance
- INCLUDES: Workbook and attendance certificate
Want to see a clip from the training? https://vimeo.com/874062625/e33ffba9f5
About the Trainer:
Ryan Dowd is the former executive director of Hesed House (a low-barrier shelter outside Chicago). Based on 20+ years of experience and tons of scientific research, Ryan now teaches organizations around the world how to de-escalate situations with vulnerable individuals. Since 2016, his trainings have been used by thousands of libraries, nonprofits, local government, businesses, etc. He is currently building a training series for McDonald’s on de-escalating conflict with individuals experiencing homelessness.
Email [email protected] if you have any questions.