Year of Learning
United in Diversity | Unidos en la Diversidad
A collaboration with the Utah Library Association (ULA) and the Diversity Services Round Table (DSRT)
In the 12 months leading up to ULA’s 2022 Annual Conference, the State Library is proud to partner with ULA and DSRT to present a year long curriculum on the conference theme “United in Diversity | Unidos en la Diversidad.” Each month will highlight a new focus area, with opportunities for Utah library professionals to learn, interact, and take action.
July 2021 | Serving Homeless Patrons
LEARN
Librarian's Guide to Homelessness (Core Training)
During the month of July watch Ryan Dowd's "Librarian's Guide to Homelessness (Core Training)" available for Utah library staff on Niche Academy.
DISCUSS
Once a month, a knowledgeable moderator will guide a Zoom meetup for ULA members on the current month's topic.
July discussion: How do you best serve patrons who are experiencing homelessness? What have you learned? What resources can you share?
All year long, ULA members are invited to participate in an open, ongoing discussion in the #edi channel in ULA's Slack workspace. Ask questions, share thoughts, and record your participation in the monthly Take Action challenge. Join the discussion.
Resources
Access the Librarian's Guide to Homelessness on Niche Academy.
Food Resources in Utah
TAKE ACTION
Be prepared with resources.
Challenge: Reach out to local homeless service providers in your area and gather resources you can refer homeless patrons towards.
Join the Slack discussion.
Questions?
Merrily Cannon
801-715-6769 or 800-662-9150 (Utah Toll-Free)
mcannon@utah.gov