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Third Thursday Twitter Chat January 2018 - Human Library

Third Thursday Twitter Chat with Highland Lakes Librarian Allison McFadden-Keesling with Oakland Community College Libraries, Waterford, MI and Head of Adult and Teen Services Trisha Shively with Kokomo-Howard County Public Library, Kokomo, IN.

  1. The Human Library, 2pm EST today, Third Thursday Twitter Chat! Special guests Allison McFadden-Keesling, Oakland Community College and Trisha Shively, Kokomo-Howard County Public Library #MCLSchat https://t.co/BnV2V0eyEF
    The Human Library, 2pm EST today, Third Thursday Twitter Chat! Special guests Allison McFadden-Keesling, Oakland Community College and Trisha Shively, Kokomo-Howard County Public Library #MCLSchat pic.twitter.com/BnV2V0eyEF
    MCLS@mclsorg
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  2. mclsorg
    MCLS@mclsorg
    We’ll get started in a minute with our chat about the Human Library. Tell us who you are and where you’re tweeting from. #mclschat
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  3. to_the_max
    Courtney Brown@to_the_max
    Courtney Brown, Indiana State Library #mclschat
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  4. mclsorg
    MCLS@mclsorg
    HI Brown @to_the_max! #mclschat
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  5. JaySeaAre
    JaySeaAre@JaySeaAre
    Jim Ratliff, Kalamazoo Valley Community College Library #mclschat
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  6. mclsorg
    MCLS@mclsorg
    Hi Jim! @JaySeaAre #mclschat
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  7. mwhalen
    mwhalen@mwhalen
    Michele Pratt, Delta College Library #MCLSchat
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  8. acmcfadd
    Allison McFadden@acmcfadd
    Hi everyone! #mclschat
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  9. TrishaShively
    trisha shively@TrishaShively
    Good afternoon everyone #mclschat
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  10. mclsorg
    MCLS@mclsorg
    Q1 What is Human Library? #mclschat
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  11. acmcfadd
    Allison McFadden@acmcfadd
    A1 Started in Denmark in 2000. Instead of books, people marginalized by society, label themselves then are checked out. A1 Started in Denmark in 2000. Instead of books, people marginalized by society, label themselves then are checked out. #mclschat
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  12. JaySeaAre
    JaySeaAre@JaySeaAre
    Q1: perhaps it's the sharing of ideas and stories from lived life by a mix of people #mclschat
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  13. TrishaShively
    trisha shively@TrishaShively
    The Human Library is a place where real people are on loan to readers. #mclschat
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  14. acmcfadd
    Allison McFadden@acmcfadd
    A1 Real conversations real connections break down barriers. Hard to discriminate against group when no longer faceless. #mclschat
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  15. TrishaShively
    trisha shively@TrishaShively
    A1 A place where difficult questions are expected, appreciated and answered. #mclschat
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  16. TrishaShively
    trisha shively@TrishaShively
    A1 It is designed to build a positive framework for conversations that can challenge stereotypes and prejudices through dialogue. #mclschat
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  17. HighlandInLib
    Highland Library@HighlandInLib
    Sharing knowledge & experiences to learn from each other #mclschat
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  18. OCCollege
    OCC@OCCollege
    @mclsorg It is a program that we host bi-annually where students may "check out" a person with a unique life. It helps promote diversity, understanding and break barriers among our students and staff. #Mclschat #OCCollege
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  19. mclsorg
    MCLS@mclsorg
    Q2 Why did you become interested in having a Human Library? #mclschat
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  20. acmcfadd
    Allison McFadden@acmcfadd
    A2 Simplicity. Not easy to host but concept is simple. Checkout your prejudice and change your perspective in 30 minutes. #mclschat
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  21. elizabethathorn
    Elizabeth Thornburg@elizabethathorn
    A2 To promote dialogue and thoughtful discussion between diverse populations in a relatively monitored environment. #mclschat
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  22. TrishaShively
    trisha shively@TrishaShively
    A2 I had heard of them several years ago and was very interested. It’s a way to bring a better understanding about others. #mclschat
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  23. TrishaShively
    trisha shively@TrishaShively
    A2 I attended one at Purdue with my daughter and the takeaway we got from the event was amazing. #mclschat
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  24. OCCollege
    OCC@OCCollege
    @mclsorg The #humanlibrary is a great way for our diverse student population to interact with marginalized people in our own community. We hope that these experiences stick with them and help make #OaklandCounty an even better place. #MCLSchat
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  25. mclsorg
    MCLS@mclsorg
    Q3 Would you walk us through the process of putting on a Human Library event? #mclschat
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  26. acmcfadd
    Allison McFadden@acmcfadd
    A3 Info and apply at  http://www.humanlibrary.org  Decide prejudices to address then recruit books. #mclschat
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  27. acmcfadd
    Allison McFadden@acmcfadd
    A3 Takes 4-6 months to organize. Vet books carefully, 3-4 hours per potential book. #mclschat
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  28. to_the_max
    Courtney Brown@to_the_max
    I'm curious...what's the vetting process? #mclschat
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  29. acmcfadd
    Allison McFadden@acmcfadd
    The vetting process I use includes a written application then #mclschat
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  30. acmcfadd
    Allison McFadden@acmcfadd
    I spend at least 2-3 hours talking with the applicant. #mclschat
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  31. acmcfadd
    Allison McFadden@acmcfadd
    The vetting process it the most time consuming part but also the most important. #mclschat
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  32. TrishaShively
    trisha shively@TrishaShively
    A3 Get staff interested by sharing videos & talking about it, because you will need a committee. #mclschat
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  33. TrishaShively
    trisha shively@TrishaShively
    A3 With committee, start coming up with a list of people who would be good books. #mclschat
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  34. acmcfadd
    Allison McFadden@acmcfadd
    Make sure the human books understand the event and their role. I ask them tough questions in the vetting process so they're ready. #mclschat
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  35. Holly_C
    Holly_C@Holly_C
    A3 - does anyone use an online/print application form for potential books to fill out? #mclschat
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  36. TrishaShively
    trisha shively@TrishaShively
    I used an online form for them to fill out but it wasn't an application. Someone from the committee had already "vetted" them #mclschat
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  37. Holly_C
    Holly_C@Holly_C
    @TrishaShively what info was on the form? what was it for - their title/description? #mclschat
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  38. acmcfadd
    Allison McFadden@acmcfadd
    The form was to get the potential human book to think about why they wanted to do the event so they didn't come with an agenda and #mclschat
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  39. TrishaShively
    trisha shively@TrishaShively
    @Holly_C I'm working on posting the link to the form. #mclschat
    a month ago
  40. TrishaShively
    trisha shively@TrishaShively
    KHCPL Human Library Agreement  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_nObSvY5dNx6FFhFeal1IjRLRqdNujgVVcVf0VbQ7BqPAQg/viewform?usp=fb_send_twt … #mclschat
    a month ago
  41. mclsorg
    MCLS@mclsorg
    Q4 Do you have any advice on how to find "books?" #mclschat
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  42. acmcfadd
    Allison McFadden@acmcfadd
    A4 Identify need first then contact various associations (Alzheimer’s, SPECTRUM, Vets), Mosque, Synagogue, police; #mclschat
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  43. acmcfadd
    Allison McFadden@acmcfadd
    A4 Also get leads from committee members, family and friends; or those contacts may even be a good book. #mclschat
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  44. acmcfadd
    Allison McFadden@acmcfadd
    to have them write out their story to see if it fit in the "Pillars of Pejudice" and therefore be a good human book. #mclschat
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  45. TrishaShively
    trisha shively@TrishaShively
    A4 Try to meet with each one prior to the event just to make sure you feel they are a good fit. #mclschat
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  46. JaySeaAre
    JaySeaAre@JaySeaAre
    @acmcfadd This post reminded me of a recently retired police officer who would be an Human Library Book #MCLSchat
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  47. mclsorg
    MCLS@mclsorg
    Q5 Do you do any training with the "books" prior to the Human Library? #mclschat
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  48. acmcfadd
    Allison McFadden@acmcfadd
    A5 Yes they complete an application which includes info about the org and event and allows them to really think about their story. #mclschat
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  49. acmcfadd
    Allison McFadden@acmcfadd
    A5 Then 2-3 hour conversation to vet them (share info about HL, hear their story, create title/summary, role play being a book). #mclschat
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  50. TrishaShively
    trisha shively@TrishaShively
    1 hour prior to event we had the staff working the event check out one of the books, this was very helpful for everyone #mclschat
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  51. TrishaShively
    trisha shively@TrishaShively
    It also allowed the books to get rid of their 1st time jitters #mclschat
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  52. TrishaShively
    trisha shively@TrishaShively
    A5 Make sure they understand that this is not a venue to convert, give advice, etc. No soap boxes. #mclschat
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  53. Holly_C
    Holly_C@Holly_C
    A5 - Anyone do training as a group or is it all individual? Sounds pretty time consuming if done individually... #mclschat
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  54. TrishaShively
    trisha shively@TrishaShively
    @Holly_C I did my training as a group. It just wasn't logistically possible for me to do them individually #mclschat
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  55. acmcfadd
    Allison McFadden@acmcfadd
    A5 I do it on an individual basis. I interview/vet but we do meet one hour before to chat and go over last minute details. #mclschat
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  56. Holly_C
    Holly_C@Holly_C
    How many "books" is for each Human Library event? Anyone have same "book" for more than one event? #mclschat
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  57. TrishaShively
    trisha shively@TrishaShively
    We had 21 books at our event. We did not have duplicate books but I would not be opposed. #mclschat
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  58. TrishaShively
    trisha shively@TrishaShively
    We did have a 2 vol set. #mclschat
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  59. Holly_C
    Holly_C@Holly_C
    @TrishaShively Tell me more! (Two vol. set) #mclschat
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  60. TrishaShively
    trisha shively@TrishaShively
    They were a couple #mclschat
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  61. acmcfadd
    Allison McFadden@acmcfadd
    Another is person with Alzheimer's and caretaker.Or a gay couple. #mclschat
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  62. TrishaShively
    trisha shively@TrishaShively
    I also had a couple that were formerly homeless vets that were originally supposed to be a 2 vol but they both had unique stories #mclschat
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  63. acmcfadd
    Allison McFadden@acmcfadd
    The number of books varies but usually around 25-30;schedule more as often 3-4 no-shows the day of as these are volunteers. #mclschat
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  64. mclsorg
    MCLS@mclsorg
    Q6 Are there rules of conduct for those checking out a "book"? #mclschat
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  65. acmcfadd
    Allison McFadden@acmcfadd
    A6 Time limit 30 minutes checkout. Renew if no one is waiting. Only 1 title at a time. Ask any questions. Be polite. #mclschat
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  66. acmcfadd
    Allison McFadden@acmcfadd
    A6 Return books in the same condition as they were at check out. No taking books home. #mclschat
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  67. mclsorg
    MCLS@mclsorg
    Q7 Can you talk more about the process of checking out a "book" at the Human Library? #mclschat
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  68. acmcfadd
    Allison McFadden@acmcfadd
    A7 Encourage reader to select title of interest from diverse selection and read title and summary. #mclschat
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  69. acmcfadd
    Allison McFadden@acmcfadd
    A7 Keep track of time; if reader is waiting for specific title, ask that book to wrap up at 30 min. #mclschat
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  70. TrishaShively
    trisha shively@TrishaShively
    A7 Register and have patrons sign the “reader guidelines and rules” #mclschat
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  71. Holly_C
    Holly_C@Holly_C
    A7 - should readers sign up for a book in advance or is it more of a drop in and wait your turn? #mclschat
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  72. Holly_C
    Holly_C@Holly_C
    A7 - Anyone have more than 1 reader at a time for 1 book? #mclschat
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  73. acmcfadd
    Allison McFadden@acmcfadd
    It depends on the book. Some books request only 1 reader at a time, others don't care.Readers sometimes want to go out alone for #mclschat
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  74. acmcfadd
    Allison McFadden@acmcfadd
    privacy so they can ask questions confidentially and learn without another person there. #mclschat
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  75. acmcfadd
    Allison McFadden@acmcfadd
    Some readers however are too shy and prefer to go out together. We limit our readers to one (depending on the book) or up to 3. #mclschat
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  76. TrishaShively
    trisha shively@TrishaShively
    A7 Drop in and wait your turn #mclschat
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  77. TrishaShively
    trisha shively@TrishaShively
    They did more than 1 reader at a time but the readers had to know each other. Example: couple, 2 friends, Mother/Daughter #mclschat
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  78. mclsorg
    MCLS@mclsorg
    Q8 What subjects have you included in your Human Library? #mclschat
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  79. acmcfadd
    Allison McFadden@acmcfadd
    A8 Diverse collection including “eight pillars of prejudice.” Sex (ex. Transgender), Religion (Muslim), #mclschat
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  80. acmcfadd
    Allison McFadden@acmcfadd
    A8 Health (Bipolar, Deaf), Occupation (Police), Lifestyle (Skater), Ethnicity, Social Status (Refugee), Political conviction #mclschat
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  81. TrishaShively
    trisha shively@TrishaShively
    A8 We used the 8 pillars as well #mclschat
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  82. OCCollege
    OCC@OCCollege
    @mclsorg Representatives from various religions, a paraplegic, someone transitioning sexes, deaf individuals, etc. #MCLSChat
    a month ago
  83. mclsorg
    MCLS@mclsorg
    Q9 Why do you feel holding events like Human Library are important? #mclschat
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  84. acmcfadd
    Allison McFadden@acmcfadd
    A9 Ronni Abergel HL said it best, “How are we to understand each other, if we do not have the opportunity to talk to each other?” #mclschat
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  85. TrishaShively
    trisha shively@TrishaShively
    People are less judgmental of those different than them if they have a personal connection to someone #mclschat
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  86. mclsorg
    MCLS@mclsorg
    Q10 What are some of the successes that you've had with the Human Library? #mclschat
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  87. TrishaShively
    trisha shively@TrishaShively
    A10 “I just made a difference” - Formerly Homeless Vet who was a book #mclschat
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  88. acmcfadd
    Allison McFadden@acmcfadd
    A10 Observed readers change their perspective after 1 positive conversation with someone who is different than they are. It works! #mclschat
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  89. TrishaShively
    trisha shively@TrishaShively
    I had a staff member who was very skeptical of the concept. After the event she was ready to do it again. #mclschat
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  90. OCCollege
    OCC@OCCollege
    @mclsorg We did one on one meetings for the Human Library and used the 8 pillars with people from our community. #MCLSchat
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  91. acmcfadd
    Allison McFadden@acmcfadd
    Plan and simply, it works! #mclschat
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  92. mclsorg
    MCLS@mclsorg
    Q11 Have you had any difficulties or things that you would do differently? #mclschat
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  93. acmcfadd
    Allison McFadden@acmcfadd
    A11 Checkout should be 30 min not 15. Don’t move readers along too quickly. . #mclschat
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  94. acmcfadd
    Allison McFadden@acmcfadd
    A11 Should be slow event to allow real conversations and connections. #mclschat
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  95. TrishaShively
    trisha shively@TrishaShively
    We had some space issues #mclschat
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  96. TrishaShively
    trisha shively@TrishaShively
    We did 20 minutes. #mclschat
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  97. OCCollege
    OCC@OCCollege
    @mclsorg It is always a popular event, however volunteers can be difficult to track down and sometimes we have no shows so our books are limited. #MCLSChat
    a month ago
  98. Holly_C
    Holly_C@Holly_C
    how did you spread the word about your event? #mclschat
    a month ago
  99. TrishaShively
    trisha shively@TrishaShively
    we put it in our newsletter that goes to all of our taxpayers, posters in local businesses, social media, bookmarks #mclschat
    a month ago
  100. acmcfadd
    Allison McFadden@acmcfadd
    We're a community college so I go to classes to promote the event telling them the titles. #mclschat
    a month ago
  101. acmcfadd
    Allison McFadden@acmcfadd
    We also advertise on our library homepage, flyers around campus and Facebook. #mclschat
    a month ago
  102. mclsorg
    MCLS@mclsorg
    Q12 How can people hold their own Human Library? #mclschat
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  103. acmcfadd
    Allison McFadden@acmcfadd
    A12 Start  http://www.humanlibrary.org  Contact local HL hosts. Decide local prejudices; choose titles accordingly. #mclschat
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  104. acmcfadd
    Allison McFadden@acmcfadd
    A12 Choose and vet books carefully. Takes time organizing but it’s worth it! #mclschat
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  105. TrishaShively
    trisha shively@TrishaShively
    we had a green room for books that allowed them to take a break and eat when they weren't checked out #mclschat
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  106. TrishaShively
    trisha shively@TrishaShively
    A12 You have to apply to be able to use the term “Human Library”  http://humanlibrary.org/human-library-organizers/ … #mclschat
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  107. TrishaShively
    trisha shively@TrishaShively
    I would highly recommend that if at all possible to attend an event somewhere else. #mclschat
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  108. TrishaShively
    trisha shively@TrishaShively
    A12 I would be happy to answer any questions. tshively@khcpl.org #mclschat
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  109. JanD91215
    Jan Davidson@JanD91215
    This is Jan from @mclsorg. This topic is so fascinating! Was just telling my mom about it the other day, anticipating this chat. Sorry I came in late and so just observed, but thanks for all the insights! #MCLSchat
    a month ago
  110. elizabethathorn
    Elizabeth Thornburg@elizabethathorn
    Thank you for sharing! #mclschat
    a month ago
  111. mclsorg
    MCLS@mclsorg
    Out of time! Big thanks to @TrishaShively & @acmcfadd #mclschat
    a month ago
  112. mclsorg
    MCLS@mclsorg
    Next chat Feb. 15 @ 2pm about Podcasting at the library with Programming Manager Kip Odell from Kent District Library #MCLSchat
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