16:02:38	 From bdolezal : Hi! Brittany from Clearview Library District in Colorado. I will have to leave around 4pm.
16:03:13	 From bdolezal : (4pm MST)
16:03:31	 From Katrina D. : Hi all. Katrina @ Hennepin County here. No mic, so I'm just listening and typing. :)
16:03:33	 From Young Adult Library Services Association : http://wikis.ala.org/yalsa/index.php/Supporting_Youth_in_the_Post-2016_Election_Climate
16:05:55	 From Sandra Hughes Hassell : Here is a link to Julie's statement: http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2016/11/ala-president-julie-todaro-releases-statement-libraries-association-diversity
16:07:38	 From keli : I’ve seen people use the safe zone signs
16:07:49	 From april w : It could be really simple, like an image of a safety pin up on a bulletin board 
16:07:50	 From Katrina D. : I think a very simple step that we should all already be doing is just offering a genuine smile and greeting to all teens as they enter the space.
16:07:57	 From gsheldon : Make sure we have adequate inclusion policies in place and let people know that all are welcome.
16:08:52	 From Stephanie : Making sure our staff knows that we are open to everyone--this should hopefully go without saying, but it is important nonetheless to emphasize now
16:09:03	 From Natalie Bazan : Our goal is to increase advertising of programs and groups to increase the number of teens coming in and make sure they know that its a safe space for everyone. We are in a rural area in Michigan.  Sorry, no mic or camera today.
16:10:12	 From Kayla Marie : No mic or video, but I'm Kayla Marie from the Belmont Library in California (in SF Bay Area). We have a very diverse teen population at our library (we are right next to a high school). At our Teen Advisory Group  meeting last week I told teens that we didn't have to plan anything but instead I would provide a safe space for them to discuss their anxiety about the recent election. I provided snacks and just let them talk. I reassured them that we the library is a safe place for them. It was a very emotional meeting, lots of crying and fears, but it was so worth it. Many of the teens has since told me it was the best meeting we've ever had and they really appreciated having that space. 
16:10:32	 From Hannah E. : Hi! I can't unmute my mic but I something super simple and obvious but that I am making more of conscious effort to do is make eye contact and welcome everyone that comes in
16:10:53	 From Natalie Bazan : Is there a way to create a community night or get the community to gather and meet their neighbors and talk?
16:11:10	 From mainteenstaff : Do folks ever feel that working with law enforcement does *not* make their teens feel safe? We hear a lot of stories from teens (especially black teens) being harrassed by police...
16:11:38	 From keli : Most of my teens are black and latinx and they are not super eager to work with the police
16:12:27	 From Amy Boese : Keli, we have similar questions about police involvement here in Minnesota. We are working both with teens and police separately to see what we can do build something together and overcome this.
16:12:41	 From Madeline Jarvis : Hi from the Marion Public Library in Marion, IA!  Our Teen Specialist, Jamie Anderson, is planning a game night with police officers.  Officers can bring in their favorite board, card, or video games for tourneys with the patrons.
16:12:52	 From Sandra Hughes Hassell : I think these are good questions about black and latinx teens not wanting to work with police. I'm wondering if Urban Libraries Council has any resources?
16:13:03	 From keli : Ya.  And it’s part of a larger national conversation between minorities and police
16:13:23	 From Galaxy Tab A : I think I will just use chat. 
16:13:24	 From ahopkins : The teens at my branch are also very diverse and have had negative interactions with local law enforcement. 
16:13:49	 From Hannah E. : I'm also trying to work with security because I have had some teens tell me that they feel uncomfortable and that security is singling them out... so it's been kind of a balancing act to make the teens feel welcome while i work with security
16:13:50	 From atschetter : We had a situation where a police officer was talking to a teen - very harshly in my opinion - so I just made sure I was there the whole time. And that the teen knew I was there just observing....
16:14:04	 From bdolezal : I work in a small community where many of the parents of teens have different views on the election than those of their parents. I am having trouble knowing how to be there for them and not step on parents toes.
16:14:57	 From keli : I would think you could provide a place where they can constructively and positively express their views without voicing yours.
16:15:10	 From keli : It’s intellectual freedom, right?
16:16:34	 From mainteenstaff : I don't think it's our role (and especially if we're white) to be telling teens that they should like the police or force those relationships. I think we need to trust that teens know what's safest for them, and often for youth of color and queer youth the cops make them actively *less* safe.
16:18:39	 From tamara.baltazar : my teen advisory board were only interested in talking about it.
16:19:00	 From Kayla Marie : Our TAG meeting turned into that. Here is what I wrote above: No mic or video, but I'm Kayla Marie from the Belmont Library in California (in SF Bay Area). We have a very diverse teen population at our library (we are right next to a high school). At our Teen Advisory Group  meeting last week I told teens that we didn't have to plan anything but instead I would provide a safe space for them to discuss their anxiety about the recent election. I provided snacks and just let them talk. I reassured them that we the library is a safe place for them. It was a very emotional meeting, lots of crying and fears, but it was so worth it. Many of the teens has since told me it was the best meeting we've ever had and they really appreciated having that space. 
16:19:34	 From keli : A coworker put out some butcher paper and old magazines and comics books and asked teens to express their feelings through pictures only.  No words.
16:22:08	 From Hillary Berry : I had a craft club today where we were making buttons and almost every single teen there made buttons that said "love" and "peace" or had hearts on them. No prompting and no discussion. They got to express themselves without having to actually speak about their anxiety.
16:22:23	 From Amy Boese : This is Amy Boese at Ramsey County Public in Minnesota. Our week of programming has been incredibly subdued. So many kids came into the building, but the normal amount of flailing and flirting was missing. I feel like letting our youth have space to talk has been important and at the same time, it was hard to moderate how I felt when talking with them. 
16:22:26	 From Sara Ryan : Hi, Sara Ryan here, also from Multnomah County -- no mic or video, but I agree with Keli about ground rules and offering space. I think it can be particularly challenging for us as staff to stay neutral in those conversations when we may have very strong feelings ourselves; I would say to also make time to talk with people in our lives off the clock about our own feelings, ideally before we are in the position of facilitating those conversations with teens.
16:22:45	 From gsheldon : Maybe and open mic night?
16:24:18	 From eriese : Chip Gehring from Hennepin County Library in Minneapolis - I've noticed that while many of my teens want to talk and process, there are a few that shut down in these conversations. I'm trying to balance how to give some teens the space they need to talk, while also recognizing that some teens are coming in and want to use the space for distraction instead. 
16:26:34	 From mainteenstaff : Our displays are designed by teen volunteers. We've had LGTQ displays, black lives matter, immigration and refugees, mental health, etc.  They pick the topics, make the art, and choose the books.
16:27:12	 From Sandra Hughes Hassell : I  think giving teens opportunity to study issues is also a good way to help teens learn how to gather, evaluate, and use information/data to inform conversations and discussions.
16:28:06	 From dtakahashi : Invite them to review policies and provide feedback.
16:28:31	 From Celeste : Invite them to give opinions on programming ideas
16:28:59	 From Sandra Hughes Hassell : I like that idea @dtakahashi.
16:30:03	 From april w : I'm looking at a lot of service learning projects to demonstrate the power of making change in our local community
16:30:10	 From Hillary Berry : I try to do it in a simple, informal way. No forms, no suggestion box, no focus groups. I just wander around and ask the ones I know a question. Or I'll hang by the circulation desk and just chat with teens coming up to check out. Most of them would much rather talk without the pressure of their peers listening. 
16:30:11	 From Dawn Rutherford - Sno-Isle Libraries : Booklists...
16:30:57	 From eriese : Chip Gehring in Minneapolis again - I have teen employees who put on programs for other youth in the community, and they're interested in doing a program about online privacy and "surveillance self defense." Things which they think will be important for activism in the future. 
16:31:32	 From Sara Ryan : One project that's coming up for us: teens making mittens, hats, and scarves -- one item for themselves, the rest to be donated to a day shelter that serves women & children experience abuse and/or loss of home
16:31:42	 From Sara Ryan : *experiencing
16:31:42	 From Celeste : My former library hired teens (junior and seniors) to work at libraries.  They served as advocates for the library and did programming at libraries and in the community where they spoke with parents.  They gained public speaking and leadership skills.  These teens served on library committees too.
16:31:45	 From dtakahashi : We could also creat a task froce where teens have the ability to come together and write a speech to present to city council expressing their concerns?
16:32:57	 From Lorrie : That idea could be extended to writing to their representative.
16:33:05	 From mainteenstaff : Our city (Pittsburgh) has also been open/vocal of being a safe and welcoming place to all... Our library has welcoming stations where you can learn how to get a green card or become a US citizen (we've even had naturalization ceremonies at our Main Library). A local creative and performing arts school gave us some handmade cards/talking points to display in the Teen Space that focus on a variety of Social Justice issues from feminism to LGBTQ rights to reproductive health
16:33:16	 From dtakahashi : Yes Lorrie! Brillaint!
16:33:21	 From Sandra Hughes Hassell : I know the teen librarians in Hartford are going to have teens organize and present an Unconference focused on social justice issues. The outcome will be a ten-point plan that will be presented to the mayor.
16:34:39	 From Lorrie : We have a knitting club on campus. They make items for the community.
16:34:53	 From jharmer : We have done a Stupid Cupid party every year, but this year we are going to make valentines for the local homeless shelter. I planned this months ago, but I'm glad that there will be a program which will help teens give back to their community.
16:35:19	 From Sandra Hughes Hassell : I know at the Pearl Bailey Branch of the Newport News public library one of the TAB members is a representative to a local community organization focused on community organizing.
16:35:30	 From dtakahashi : I am hosting a teen self defense workshop on Valentine's Day. :)
16:35:39	 From Sara Ryan : (I would love to hear how people are balancing advancing & advocating for social justice with, again, the expectation that we as staff don't express political beliefs in our professional capacity.)
16:36:55	 From Dawn Rutherford - Sno-Isle Libraries : I'm thinking about starting a series of book discussions focused around social justice issues, aimed at teens and adults, with special guests at each program related to the topic.
16:37:09	 From Sandra Hughes Hassell : @Sara - there is a lot of discussion in the academic community about the difference between social justice actions and political beliefs. When social justice work is based in data and real issues in communities it is easier to show the difference. 
16:37:10	 From Katrina D. : I think a good place to start is not letting racially-charged or otherwise offensive comments slide, even if you just overhear them in casual conversation or "joking" between teens. Calling them out in a respectful manner lets everyone know that the language we use makes a difference.
16:37:10	 From Hillary Berry : Advocating for social justice isn't a political belief. Welcoming everyone into our space isn't political. It's really the core of what we do. 
16:37:52	 From dtakahashi : What about the idea of intergenerational programming? 
16:38:14	 From Perlita Payne : We're looking at a storytelling/community memoir project
16:38:15	 From atschetter : I think modeling empathy for the teens is great as well. Treat everyone with compassion and talk to teens about doing the same.
16:38:52	 From Dana Hutchins : and acknowledging them when you see them being kind to others
16:39:03	 From atschetter : yes definitely dana!
16:40:09	 From mainteenstaff : What was the name of that resource?
16:40:15	 From Sandra Hughes Hassell : TeachingTolerance.org has lots of great resources
16:40:18	 From Hannah E. : I love the self defense workshop on valentine's day idea!
16:40:19	 From eriese : Emma Riese at Hennepin County Library here -- we have been testing out some restorative justice inspired questions with youth when they are in conflict with each other or disturbing other patrons. Some of the questions are "What happened?" "What do you think was affected by what you did?" and "What were you thinking at the time?" I've found that approaching youth with questions models empathy for them and helps us understand better what they are experiencing.
16:40:20	 From Sandra Hughes Hassell : Human Rights Campaign.
16:40:22	 From dtakahashi : The Youth Human Rights Campaign
16:40:33	 From mainteenstaff : Thanks :)
16:40:43	 From dtakahashi : http://www.youthforhumanrights.org/
16:40:52	 From dtakahashi : Oops...Youth for Human Rights
16:41:03	 From Sandra Hughes Hassell : I would love to hear about the restorative justice work!
16:41:21	 From Kayla Marie : Not let it slide! 
16:41:36	 From bfarrell : I think Teaching Tolerance gives really good suggestions for preparing yourself to respond and having conversations, especially this one: http://www.tolerance.org/publication/speak-school
16:41:38	 From Kayla Marie : Stand up for ourselves when we are harassed and our teens as well. 
16:41:50	 From april w : Make sure your library's code of conduct is up to date and addresses behaviors like harassment, etc-- share with staff and remind them the code is for all customers, including youth
16:42:16	 From eriese : @Sandra Hughes Hassell, here's a link that inspired me http://culturalorganizing.org/the-art-of-restorative-questions/
16:42:26	 From atschetter : I've seen the bystander intervention comic, but don't we have a responsibility to the "victim" or person being harassed to stop the harassment?
16:42:33	 From Dawn Rutherford - Sno-Isle Libraries : Harassment in the library is always a disruptive behavior, which needs to be addressed. 
16:42:46	 From atschetter : Like if an adult is harassing a teen, I'm going to step in and ask the adult to stop.
16:42:53	 From atschetter : and tell them to leave
16:42:57	 From Lorrie : I think it would be good to reach out to your community stakeholders as well as your teens. Working together would be a great way to learn and promote empathy.
16:43:24	 From april w : We shared the cartoon/meme that is going around about disrupting Islamophobia in particular and are encouraging staff to feel empowered to insert themselves if possible without risk
16:44:29	 From dtakahashi : I totally agree!!!
16:44:53	 From Sandra Hughes Hassell : And also make sure the public knows the library has a code of conduct!
16:47:23	 From Dawn Rutherford - Sno-Isle Libraries : http://www.sno-isle.org/policies/disruptive/
16:47:40	 From gsheldon : Unfortunately I have to leave the meeting…good discussion! thanks!
16:48:23	 From Madeline Jarvis : Does anyone have any insight/advice on productive conversations with staff members who are not teen advocates?  Or is this another meeting? ;) 
16:48:27	 From Sandra Hughes Hassell : NIcole-Do you ever take youth with you to those meetings?
16:49:41	 From Sandra Hughes Hassell : @Madeline - maybe this is a YALSA session at annual or an article in YALS.  Volunteers?
16:51:04	 From Sandra Hughes Hassell : Another thing staff need to remember is that if it's after school many of the teens have spent the day in deficit - oriented settings that require them to be still, quiet, and passive.
16:51:19	 From mainteenstaff : RE: Talking to staff who aren't quite advocates... Build up staff who *are* and share resources to help those who aren't but want to be and/or are stubborn in their ways to see why everyone's lives would be easier if they expand their views and mindsets :) Whether it's a training, email, display that those staff can't help but see, something to get that foot in the door...
16:51:41	 From Lorrie : Would anyone be interested in forming an Interest Group in regards to programming and other ideas to help teens understand and empathize with our changing world? To also empower them to adovocate for change in a positive manner?
16:51:55	 From Madeline Jarvis : Thanks all!  @Lorrie - YES!
16:52:03	 From dtakahashi : @Lorrie YES!
16:52:20	 From Lorrie : Great! Here is my email: lrouss89@gmail.com.
16:52:23	 From Sara Ryan : To add to what Keli's just been saying, we also have required training for all public services staff on best practices on work with teens -- but even with that, we need to do ongoing work to advocate for teens -- it's never a "one-training-and-done" situation.
16:52:28	 From Lorrie : We need 15 members.
16:52:33	 From Sandra Hughes Hassell : http://www.ala.org/yalsa/workingwithyalsa/discussion
16:53:12	 From Sandra Hughes Hassell : It would be great too if people who are going to annual would get together informally to continue the discussion.
16:53:48	 From Young Adult Library Services Association : More specific info is here: http://www.ala.org/yalsa/workingwithyalsa/faq
16:54:14	 From Young Adult Library Services Association : the group can get started right away, and we have tools so people can connect virtually
16:54:22	 From Madeline Jarvis : has everyone seen this?

https://www.splcenter.org/20160413/trump-effect-impact-presidential-campaign-our-nations-schools
16:54:27	 From Sandra Hughes Hassell : A group of us at UNC have developed a resource for Teen Librarians: http://tinyurl.com/hfaf67l
16:55:06	 From LWB : The YALSA January webinar is going to also be on the topic of helping youth recognize their ability to engage in social justice and equity activities, conversations, etc.  It’s on January 26 and will be led by Renee Hill.
16:55:26	 From Sandra Hughes Hassell : Awesome! Can't wait until January 26th!
16:56:02	 From dtakahashi : Looking forward to it!
16:57:04	 From bfarrell : Mayor of Minneapolis, MN also reaffirmed Minneapolis status as a sanctuary city.
16:57:13	 From LWB : The mayor of Seattle said something similar
16:57:17	 From Sara Ryan : also Portland
16:57:17	 From Sandra Hughes Hassell : Orange County NC sent an open letter to community.
16:57:30	 From Dana Hutchins : Austin TX too
16:57:33	 From Erin : Ann Arbor MI too
16:57:51	 From keli : Portland, Or mayor as well.
16:58:23	 From Sandra Hughes Hassell : Library Quarterly is putting together a special issue on the impact on the election on libraries, communities, and the role of libraries in democratic societies.
16:58:47	 From mainteenstaff : I have to head out - thanks so much for hosting this, look forward to attending the January webinar!
16:59:03	 From Sandra Hughes Hassell : Great discussion!
16:59:23	 From bfarrell : Will you be sharing the recording and the chat log?
16:59:30	 From Young Adult Library Services Association : gsarahthelibrarian@gmail.com
16:59:52	 From Sara Ryan : thanks for hosting
16:59:57	 From Celeste : thanks.
16:59:59	 From Perlita Payne : Thank you!
16:59:59	 From dtakahashi : Thank you everyone! 
17:00:01	 From terrelj : so may ideas
17:00:03	 From Dana Hutchins : thanks
17:00:04	 From Erin : Thank you!
17:00:05	 From keli : Thank you for the town hall
17:00:06	 From ahopkins : Thank you! 
17:00:23	 From Erik : Thank you.
17:00:26	 From Alice : Thank you!