Christine Kreger 
Established in 1971 as an affiliate of the American Library Association (ALA), REFORMA has actively sought to promote the development of library collections to include Spanish-language and Latino oriented materials; the recruitment of more bilingual and bicultural library professionals and support staff; the development of library services and programs that meet the needs of the … Read more
Colorín Colorado is the premier national website serving educators and families of English language learners (ELLs) in Grades PreK-12. Colorín Colorado has been providing free research-based information, activities, and advice to parents, schools, and communities around the country for more than a decade.
The Colorado State Library shared this blog post to explain why providing language translation and interpretation services is important and to share resources.
InfoPeople created Survival Spanish for Library Staff to provide library staff with basic skills for communicating with Spanish-speaking patrons. This course is divided into easy to digest sections that are structured so that you can practice at your own pace, whenever you want, for as long as you want! These tracks are designed for individual … Read more
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) developed Cultural Insights (PDF) to help organizations to communicate more effectively with specific cultures.
A short presentation on Spanish-speaking communities in Colorado. Includes short overview of terminology, demographics and resources for identifying Spanish speakers in your area, and resources for learning Spanish for library services.
Module 4 focuses on how library management can support trauma-informed organizations Lesson 13 discusses the importance of a top down approach, consistency, and clear expectations. The resources shared in this video are listed below. Video length – 2:54 | Lesson Slides (PDF) Resources Trauma-Informed Organizational Change Manual Chapter 1 Trauma-Informed Organizations
Module 4 focuses on how library management can support trauma-informed organizations. Lesson 12 discusses trauma-informed supervision. The resources shared in this video are listed below. Video length – 4:33 | Lesson Slides (PDF) Resources Trauma-Informed Supervision: Building strong relationships and organizations ProQOL Measure
Module 3 goes into detail about trauma- informed principles. Lesson 11 discusses the importance of self care. The resources shared in this video are listed below. Video length – 3:14 | Lesson Slides (PDF) Resources What Is Self-Care and Why Is It So Important for Your Health? How to Create an Individualized Self-Care Plan Taking … Read more
Module 3 goes into detail about trauma- informed principles. Lesson 10 focuses on how to maintain safety when working with patrons. The resources shared in this video are listed below. Video length – 3:50 | Lesson Slides (PDF) Resources CPI’s Top 10 De-Escalation Tips Revisited Calming & De-escalation Strategies (video)
Module 3 goes into detail about trauma- informed principles. Lesson 9 covers boundaries, communication, and grounding techniques. The resources shared in this video are listed below. Video length – 6:54 | Lesson Slides (PDF) Resources The Importance of Personal Boundaries Dealing With a Manipulative Person? Grey Rocking May Help 10+ Mindful Grounding Techniques
Module 3 goes into detail about trauma- informed principles. Lesson 8 discusses post traumatic growth, and the the power of words. The resources shared in this video are listed below. Video length- 5:29 | Lesson Slides (PDF) Resources Growth After Trauma Survivor (vs. victim): what people mean (Note: this article discusses sexual assault) Getting Called … Read more