OLA Conference 2018: Shining a Light on Weapons in Public Lib...

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Shining a Light on Weapons in Public Libraries

Do you have patrons openly carrying weapons in your library? Do you want to be prepared in case you do? Join us for a guided trip down the winding road of Oregon laws about weapons in public libraries, learn about the policy options available to different types of public libraries (special district, municipal, nonprofit, etc.), learn strategies you can take to approach those who violate your policy, and practice those approaches with your peers.

Speakers

John Cabrera

Security Analyst, Multnomah County Library

Abigail Elder

Library Director, Beaverton City Library

I'm co-chair of the OLA Legislative Committee, and you should join us!

Amy Hutchinson

Library Director, Lake County Library District

Amy Hutchinson has been a rural Library Director for 10 years out in the wilds of Oregon's Outback, where she suspects that the people are outnumbered by both cows and firearms. She's known in her community as a straight shooter who aims to bring excellent library service to Lake... Read More →