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Emily Macleod

Head of Youth Services
Union Public Library
NJ - County
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Areas of Expertise
Youth Services
Collection Development
Teen Volunteers
Young Adult Program & Services
Children's Programming
Building Local Partnerships
School Outreach
Time Management & Staff Scheduling
Types of Libraries I have worked in
Public
About Me

I have worked in libraries since 2013, starting in Circulation, and moved to Youth Services in 2015. Since becoming a manager, I've mostly focused on working with teens, though I oversee programming, collections, outreach, etc.

Beata Barrasso

Head of Technical Services/System Administrator
Summit Free Public Library
NJ - County
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Areas of Expertise
cataloging
System Administration
Technical Services
Project Management
Types of Libraries I have worked in
Public
About Me

I am currently working as technical services librarian and system administrator.  I have previously worked as a reference librarian.

Librarians and Library Staff Trauma Support Group

Date & Time
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Meetup Description

In the years post the Covid-19 pandemic, librarians are facing trauma at their workplaces almost daily. From verbal abuse, aggressive and violent patrons, to censorship issues and more, we are often tasked with duties and situations we never imagined we'd be assigned -which often lead to trauma, PTSD and mental health challenges. 

Join us for this in-person opportunity to discuss difficult situations you may have faced in the library, share the things you've found helpful for protecting your own emotional and mental wellbeing, and make connections with others to help build your network of supportive colleagues.

 The group will meet in Union County, but surrounding counties are welcome! 

If you are planning to attend our meetup, please fill out this Google form so we have a better idea of attendance. We also invite you to fill out the form if you would like to attend, but can't because of the date and time so we can gain a better understanding of how to best schedule these meetups. If your library is interested in hosting, please let us know! 

Meetup Host(s)
Brie Mintz
Contact Phone #
908-227-8829
Library/Organization Name
Springfield Free Public Library
Location (Address)
66 Mountain Avenue, Springfield NJ 07083

Trauma Response Support Group

Date & Time
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Meetup Description

In the years post the Covid-19 pandemic,  librarians are facing trauma at their workplaces almost daily. From verbal abuse, aggressive and violent patrons, to censorship issues and more, we are often tasked with duties and situations we never imagined we'd be assigned -which often lead to trauma, PTSD and mental health challenges. 

This meetup seeks to provide a community of support, resources and a place to discuss our mental well-being with a group of our peers. This group will meet in Union County, but surrounding counties are welcome! 

If you are planning to attend our meetup, please fill out this Google form so we have a better idea of attendance. We also invite you to fill out the form if you would like to attend, but can't because of the date and time so we can gain a better understanding of how to best schedule these meetups. 

Meetup Host(s)
Brie Mintz
Contact Phone #
908-227-8829
Library/Organization Name
Springfield Free Public Library
Location (Address)
66 Mountain Avenue, Springfield NJ 07083

Carina Gonzalez

Media Specialist
Governor Livingston High School Instructional Media Center
NJ - County
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Areas of Expertise
Computer Classes
Instructional Technology
Edtech
Presentations & Public Speaking
LGBTQ Programming & Collections
Diversity
Information Service | Reference
Virtual Reference
adult reference
Adult Program & Services
Information Literacy instruction
Strategic Planning
Web Design
instructional design
graphic design
Types of Libraries I have worked in
Academic
Public
School
About Me

I am a media specialist at Governor Livingston High School's Instructional Media Center in Berkeley Heights, NJ.  My passions in librarianship include social justice, access, and intellectual freedom.

Amy Behr-Shields

Director
Summit Free Public Library
NJ - County
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Areas of Expertise
Library Administration
Human Resources
Presentations & Public Speaking
Types of Libraries I have worked in
Public
About Me

Hello! My name is Amy Behr-Shields and I am the Director of the Summit Free Public Library.

Mary Catherine

School Librarian
Linden Public Schools
NJ - County
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Areas of Expertise
Youth Services
Types of Libraries I have worked in
Public
School
About Me

Hi, I am currently working as a Children's librarian in the Linden Public School System.  I manage 8 schools in the district.  

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