Session Listing
In addition to the in-person sessions listed below, you may also be interested in the IT4U Webinars offered by ITS. You can either attend the live webinar or review it later at your convenience.
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Tiered Response Model BasicsSponsor(s): Access and Fulfillment, Safety Training, UM LibraryTags: Safety Training Date: 05-27-2026 Time: 2:00 pm-3:30 pm Status: Open Description: In a 90 minute discussion-based synchronous training session, library employees with onsite roles will learn the Tiered Response Model approach to assessing and responding to incidents within the library. By the end of this training session, attendees will: Gain familiarity with the Library Tiered Response Model. Apply the Tiered Response Model to incident scenarios. Understand the basics of their role in life safety for self, colleagues, and … Continue reading Tiered Response Model Basics |
Tiered Response Model BasicsSponsor(s): Access and Fulfillment, Safety Training, UM LibraryTags: Safety Training Date: 05-28-2026 Time: 1:30 pm-3:00 pm Status: Open Description: In a 90 minute discussion-based synchronous training session, library employees with onsite roles will learn the Tiered Response Model approach to assessing and responding to incidents within the library. By the end of this training session, attendees will: Gain familiarity with the Library Tiered Response Model. Apply the Tiered Response Model to incident scenarios. Understand the basics of their role in life safety for self, colleagues, and … Continue reading Tiered Response Model Basics |
Tiered Response Model BasicsSponsor(s): Access and Fulfillment, Safety Training, UM LibraryTags: Safety Training Date: 06-02-2026 Time: 11:00 am-12:30 pm Status: Open Description: In a 90 minute discussion-based synchronous training session, library employees with onsite roles will learn the Tiered Response Model approach to assessing and responding to incidents within the library. By the end of this training session, attendees will: Gain familiarity with the Library Tiered Response Model. Apply the Tiered Response Model to incident scenarios. Understand the basics of their role in life safety for self, colleagues, and … Continue reading Tiered Response Model Basics |
Bias Interruption Training for Search CommitteesSponsor(s): Library Human Resources, UM Library Diversity and InclusionTags: Date: 06-02-2026 Time: 2:30 pm-4:30 pm Status: Open Description: This training session is exclusively for individuals serving as members of a library search committee. Drawing from the U-M “Bias in Everyday Life” program, this session focuses on helping search committee members recognize how bias may influence the candidate search and interview process and provides practical strategies to interrupt such biases. Completion of this training is required for anyone who will participate as a member of … Continue reading Bias Interruption Training for Search Committees |
Tiered Response Model BasicsSponsor(s): Access and Fulfillment, Safety Training, UM LibraryTags: Safety Training Date: 06-03-2026 Time: 10:00 am-11:30 am Status: Open Description: In a 90 minute discussion-based synchronous training session, library employees with onsite roles will learn the Tiered Response Model approach to assessing and responding to incidents within the library. By the end of this training session, attendees will: Gain familiarity with the Library Tiered Response Model. Apply the Tiered Response Model to incident scenarios. Understand the basics of their role in life safety for self, colleagues, and … Continue reading Tiered Response Model Basics |
Tiered Response Model BasicsSponsor(s): Access and Fulfillment, Safety Training, UM LibraryTags: Safety Training Date: 06-04-2026 Time: 2:00 pm-3:30 pm Status: Open Description: In a 90 minute discussion-based synchronous training session, library employees with onsite roles will learn the Tiered Response Model approach to assessing and responding to incidents within the library. By the end of this training session, attendees will: Gain familiarity with the Library Tiered Response Model. Apply the Tiered Response Model to incident scenarios. Understand the basics of their role in life safety for self, colleagues, and … Continue reading Tiered Response Model Basics |
Tiered Response Model BasicsSponsor(s): Access and Fulfillment, Safety Training, UM LibraryTags: Safety Training Date: 06-10-2026 Time: 2:00 pm-3:30 pm Status: Open Description: In a 90 minute discussion-based synchronous training session, library employees with onsite roles will learn the Tiered Response Model approach to assessing and responding to incidents within the library. By the end of this training session, attendees will: Gain familiarity with the Library Tiered Response Model. Apply the Tiered Response Model to incident scenarios. Understand the basics of their role in life safety for self, colleagues, and … Continue reading Tiered Response Model Basics |
Low-Stress Silent DiscoSponsor(s): UM Library, UM Library Art AllianceTags: Art Alliance, Music, Well Being Date: 06-12-2026 Time: 3:30 pm-4:30 pm Status: Open Description: Unwind with a low-stress take on the Silent Disco! Attendees will receive headphones and be able to stream calm, relaxing tunes. As they listen, attendees may choose to collaborate on a puzzle, color on provided pages, or bring their own work/craft. It’s up to you! The playlist will be curated by staff member Roshni Veeramachaneni, who will also host the event. Catering will be provided. … Continue reading Low-Stress Silent Disco |
Interrupting Bias in Candidate Feedback ProcessesSponsor(s): Library Human Resources, UM Library Diversity and InclusionTags: Date: 06-16-2026 Time: 3:30 pm-4:30 pm Status: Open Description: This training session is specifically designed for library colleagues who will provide feedback after attending a candidate presentation or who will participate as stakeholders in an interview session. The session aims to reduce the potential impact of bias in candidate feedback and help ensure fair and equitable search outcomes. The training is strongly encouraged for all library colleagues in these roles, and is required for … Continue reading Interrupting Bias in Candidate Feedback Processes |
Quick Tips for Self CareSponsor(s): Safety Training, UM LibraryTags: Safety Training, Self-care Date: 06-25-2026 Time: 3:00 pm-4:00 pm Status: Open Description: In a one-hour synchronous training session presented by Jill Castro, Senior Faculty and Staff Counselor from the Faculty & Staff Counseling & Consultation Office (FASCCO), library employees will learn tools and skills for prioritizing self-care. By the end of this training session, attendees will: Gain familiarity with a variety of tools and skills for prioritizing self-care. Take away a tangible plan of self-care techniques they … Continue reading Quick Tips for Self Care |
Bias Interruption Training for Search CommitteesSponsor(s): Library Human Resources, UM Library Diversity and InclusionTags: Date: 07-14-2026 Time: 2:30 pm-4:30 pm Status: Open Description: This training session is exclusively for individuals serving as members of a library search committee. Drawing from the U-M “Bias in Everyday Life” program, this session focuses on helping search committee members recognize how bias may influence the candidate search and interview process and provides practical strategies to interrupt such biases. Completion of this training is required for anyone who will participate as a member of … Continue reading Bias Interruption Training for Search Committees |
Fire Extinguisher TrainingSponsor(s): Safety TrainingTags: Safety Training Date: 07-21-2026 Time: 9:30 am-11:00 am Status: Open Description: In a 90-minute in-person workshop presented by Fire Safety Specialists from U-M Environment, Health, and Safety – library employees will partake in a basic fire extinguisher training, which will include both a Powerpoint presentation and a hands-on portion. The presentation will start in Shapiro Library Learning Lab 1 – Room 4059; and will move outside for hands-on portion. By the end of this training session, … Continue reading Fire Extinguisher Training |
Interrupting Bias in Candidate Feedback ProcessesSponsor(s): Library Human Resources, UM Library Diversity and InclusionTags: Date: 07-21-2026 Time: 3:30 pm-4:30 pm Status: Open Description: This training session is specifically designed for library colleagues who will provide feedback after attending a candidate presentation or who will participate as stakeholders in an interview session. The session aims to reduce the potential impact of bias in candidate feedback and help ensure fair and equitable search outcomes. The training is strongly encouraged for all library colleagues in these roles, and is required for … Continue reading Interrupting Bias in Candidate Feedback Processes |
Tiered Response Model BasicsSponsor(s): Access and Fulfillment, Safety Training, UM LibraryTags: Safety Training Date: 07-29-2026 Time: 4:00 pm-5:30 pm Status: Open Description: In a 90 minute discussion-based synchronous training session, library employees with onsite roles will learn the Tiered Response Model approach to assessing and responding to incidents within the library. By the end of this training session, attendees will: Gain familiarity with the Library Tiered Response Model. Apply the Tiered Response Model to incident scenarios. Understand the basics of their role in life safety for self, colleagues, and … Continue reading Tiered Response Model Basics |

