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Active Shooter Resources

Active Shooter Resources

From the desk of Rand Simmons December 2015 Because of recent events in the media there is national concern over active shooting and keeping family and friends safe. Here is one list of resources, many of which focus on children.* Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990. The helpline is also available in Spanish, by text and by TTY. http://www.disasterdistress.samhsa.gov/ Talking to Children about the Shooting http://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/talking_to_children_about_the_shooting.pdf How to talk to your child about the news. http://kidshealth.org/parent/positive/talk/news.html Tips for Parents on explaining media coverage to…

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IMLS Report: Libraries are a Vital Community Resource

IMLS Report: Libraries are a Vital Community Resource

From the IMLS Press Release: The character of library services has changed dramatically with the advent of new information technologies, the continuous development of locally-tailored services, and the expectations of the 21st century library user, according to the first analysis of the Grants to States program by the Institute of Museum and Library Service (IMLS). The report, “Catalyst for Change: LSTA Grants to State Program and the Transformation of Libraries Services to the Public,” focuses on services provided through the…

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