Registration Now Open for Oct. 20 Learning Circuit on Disaster Preparedness
Sep 07, 2022
Registration is now open for the State Library Learning Circuit on Thursday, Oct. 20. The event will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Registration is $15 and includes a continental breakfast and box lunch. Librarians can earn 4 CE credits for attending.
Each district will host a location for the Learning Circuit to ensure librarians across the state have the chance to attend:
- Northwest: Sioux Center Public Library
- North Central: Clear Lake AEA
- Northeast: Cedar Falls AEA
- Southeast: Washington Public Library
- Central: Johnston Public Library
- Southwest: Clarinda Public Library
About the Theme: Disaster Preparedness
Local, state, and national experts come together in this event designed to give those working in Iowa libraries additional tools, support, and planning as they think ahead to future, potential disasters.
All communities were disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, not to mention other disasters or trying events that have impacted many of us. This day-long event is designed to introduce library directors, staff, and trustees to basic concepts of emergency management, get connected to local and state partners who can help when disaster strikes, and assist teams (however large or small) in thinking through how their library should respond if the worst happens.
Following the Oct. 20 event, attendees will receive a series of follow up emails and invitations for additional CE webinars in November and December to provide support and guidance in working through the process initiated at the Learning Circuit. By the end of the year, attendees will have a complete Disaster Preparedness Plan in place for their library.
More information on the event, including location addresses and an agenda for the day, is available on the Learning Circuit webpage.
How to Register
Register at the link below by Thursday, Oct. 13. The $15 fee can be paid online with major credit card or e-check; checks will also be accepted by mail and must be received by Thursday, Oct. 13.
Register for the Oct. 20 Learning Circuit Registration for the Learning Circuit has closed.