Training for Staff
- Staff Training Webinar 1: Veterans and Public Libraries: What Every Librarian Should Know
- Staff Training Webinar 2: Veterans Connect @ the Library: Step by Step Instructions on How to Set up Service for Veterans in California
- Staff Training Webinar 3: Serving Veterans @ your Library - for any U.S. Library
- Project Coordinator and Administrator Step-by-Step Orientation for 16/17 Grant Year Cycle Libraries
- Continuing Education
- Increasing Veterans' Access with eBenefits - The VA eBenefits web portal is free to Veterans, Service members, and eligible dependents and offers 55+ self-service features. Understanding eBenefits will allow you to assist eligible users in accessing the portal so they can effectively manage their VA benefits and military information. This webinar presents an overview of the eBenefits registration, basic navigation, reference contacts, and key resources. Click through the slides and view a transcript of the audio.
- PsychArmor - PsychArmor is national nonprofit that provides FREE online education and support to all Americans who work with or care for Military Service Members, Veterans and their families. Through PsychArmor you will receive a certificate for completing 4 courses: 15 Things Veterans Want you to Know, Communication Skills with Veterans, Helping Others Hold On, How to Talk to Someone with A Disability. To take these courses, sign up for an account here.
- Continuing Education: Employment for Veterans
- Wed, Apr 15, 2015: Job Search Strategies for Veterans!
- Thu, May 28, 2015: Creating Effective Resumes for Veterans
- Tue, Jun 16, 2015: Military Skill Transfer and Interviewing Skills
- Continuing Education: Health
- Thu, April 20, 2017: Veterans and Mental Health - Suicide Prevention
- Tue, June 20 2017: Veterans and Mental Health - Learning About PTSD
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Our Ning Community for librarians includes discussion threads about outreach, reference questions, staff training, and photographs from libraries working with veterans.
We encourage all librarians working with veterans to sign in to the Ning forum and join in the discussions, ask questions and offer ideas and suggestions.
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