10–11:00 a.m. Third Thursdays CE:
each third Thursday of the month
Join us online each third Thursday of the month from 10-11 a.m. to hear from a guest speaker about an important or arising topic facing the library community. This month will be a 90-minute program.
This month...
Active Threat Training
Speaker: Sean Ater
Session Description:
This training session equips library staff with practical, evidence-based tools, operational guidelines, and agency-aligned protocols to respond effectively and confidently during an active-threat incident.
The session also examines national trends in active-threat events, with an emphasis on early identification and prevention within community-centered settings. Participants will learn how to recognize concerning behaviors, respond appropriately, and contribute to a culture of safety.
· Recognizing warning signs and “leakage” behaviors. Learn how to spot concerning behaviors, such as threats, talk of violence, or unusual changes in behavior, and understand when something may be a warning sign rather than just routine disruption.
· Using the Pathway to Violence model. Understand how harmful actions can develop over time and how to recognize early stages, so concerns can be addressed before they escalate.
· Taking action: reporting and responding. Know what to do when something feels wrong—how to document concerns, report them through the right channels, and respond safely and appropriately.
11 a.m.–Noon IHLS Members Matter
each third Thursday of the month
Be the first to hear the latest news from Illinois Heartland Library System, SHARE, and more. Then, it’s your turn! Share your library's wins, ask your peers their thoughts on obstacles you're facing, and tell us what support you could use from IHLS.
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Registration
Open to: Members of Illinois Heartland Library System.
Cost: There is no cost for this membership meeting.
Advance registration is required. Registering for one event automatically registers you for both events.
Virtual Attendance: Join the meeting using this link
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About Illinois Heartland Library System
Illinois Heartland Library System (IHLS) is a dedicated partner to public, school, academic, and special libraries across southern and parts of central Illinois. As one of the state's two multi-type library systems, IHLS supports libraries with efficient interlibrary loan delivery services, seamless automated lending, robust e-resources, and consulting and continuing education in librarianship. By connecting diverse library communities across the region, IHLS empowers its members to provide their patrons with access to the information and services they need, when they need them. IHLS has offices in Champaign, Carbondale, and Edwardsville, Ill.
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