Youth Services Shout-Out: YSS Blog: We're Re-opening

Many of us have alot of worries and trepidation on how to deal with patrons who react negatively to requests to wear masks, keep their distance and accept limited service as libraries re-open.

In this short 7 minute video from Leah Langby, consultant at the IFLS (WI) Library System, she reassures viewers that dealing with difficult patrons and situations is not new. We've been doing that in our public work with patrons since we began our jobs. Her supportive comments are the best!

You can watch the whole video here.

A big thank you to Tessa Michaelson Schmidt for sharing this link in her most recent Friday FAQs with Wisconsin library staff serving youth.

Re-Opening Issues YSS blog COVID-19 series:

WI Library Reopening Guide Addendum 4/6/21

The Mask Ask – Strategies for Cooperation 11/15/20

You Are not Alone – Coping with Your New Library Life 9/19/20

Decisions, Decisions – Thinking About Fall, School and Your Library 8/5/20

Back to School Considerations and Tips for Libraries 8/15/20

We’re Re-opening – You’ve Got This! 7/15/20

We’re Re-opening – Should We Do In-Person Programming This Fall? 7/9/20

Digital Bytes – Unpleasant Convos (During a Pandemic) & Communication Tips (While Wearing a Mask) 7/7/20

We’re Re-opening – Wisconsin Public Libraries Reopening Guide 6/4/20

We’re Re-opening – Coping with Reluctant Patrons and Programming 6/3/20

We’re Re-Opening – Cleaning and Disinfecting Youth Areas 5/13/20