First Amendment Audit Training for Frontline Staff

First Amendment audits of libraries are a growing trend and a very real challenge for frontline staff to handle. Chances are increasing that library staff will be faced with a First Amendment auditor's attempt to get footage for their social media. In this webinar, learners will gain basic knowledge about First Amendment audits, what typically happens during an audit, and the key strategies for successfully navigating an audit. Video examples of audits created by Vernon Area Public Library staff will be used to highlight what (and what not) to do during an audit.
 
Presenter:
Dustin Smaby is the Circulation Supervisor with the Vernon Area Public Library District. He has served with VAPLD for over 6 years, and has worked in various roles across Illinois libraries for the past 13 years. His roles included adult reference, teen programming, circulation, interlibrary loan, and volunteer coordinating. Dustin is known for his enthusiasm and service to Illinois libraries. He has spread awareness across Illinois and beyond to the growing threat of First Amendment audits, and this continues to be his goal.

Made available to you via the Professional Development Alliance of Library Consortia.