DEALING WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE IN PUBLIC LIBRARIES
CILIP WORKSHOP, 4 NOVEMBER 2003, LONDON
With the implementation of the People's Network the range of services offered within public libraries has grown, and a diverse range of users with varying expectations has been attracted. The demands on public librarians have increased as a result, and stressful situations often arise.
This day is designed to help staff in public libraries manage difficult situations more effectively, and to reduce the stress and disruption caused.
BENEFITS FROM ATTENDING
This workshop will help participants deal more effectively with colleagues and users who are angry or upset, and will play a vital role in reducing their stress levels at work, increasing their confidence, and providing a smooth and professional service.
By the end of the event participants will have:
* looked at the various signals for difficult behaviour including non-verbal signs
* explored techniques to minimise the occurrence of conflict
* discovered how to deal more assertively with difficult situations, and to help resolve them
* examined the effect of stress on communication, and explored how to deal with this
WORKSHOP LEADER
Peter Firkin, Continuing to Learn/Trainers
Peter has worked as a trainer in the voluntary and statutory sectors for a number of years. He has delivered many successful workshops for library and information professionals.
PLACES ARE LIMITED TO: 25
PROGRAMME
9.30 Registration and coffee
10.00 Welcome, introduction and discussion about expectations
10.15 Overview of why difficult situations
arise, and a look at how different teams and organisations have approached them
Input, exercises and discussion
10.45 Stress, and how it affects interaction between people
Input, exercises and discussion
11.15 Coffee
11.30 An overview of communication skills
Input, exercises and discussion
12.15 Approaches to dealing with difficult people
Input and discussion
1.00 Lunch
2.00 Problem situations
Input and discussion
3.00 Tea
3.15 Application of theory learned to some difficult situations identified by workshop participants
Input, exercises and discussion
4.30 Action planning
4.45 Review and evaluation
5.00 Close
FEES:
Personal members: £135 plus VAT (£23.62) £158.62
Institutional members: £163 plus VAT (£28.52) £191.25
Non members: £189 plus VAT (£33.07) £222.07
Student/Unwaged members: £25 plus VAT (£4.37) £29.37
HOW TO BOOK:
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CILIP reserves the right to alter details or to cancel this event should the need arise. CILIP has provision for those in wheelchairs. Induction loops are also available.
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