Going to the Dogs: Ways to Enhance Library Services with a Therapy Dog

Going to the Dogs: Ways to Enhance Library Services with a Therapy Dog

Dogs are amazing! They live in the present, are almost always willing to listen, and simply make us feel good. But beyond that, scientific studies have found that reading to dogs is a powerful tool for improving reading comprehension and retention, and that dogs have a profound physical effect on us:  lowering our blood pressure and pulse, increasing the feel good hormone serotonin, and even connecting with people who are isolated by cognitive disabilities. Jean Baur, the instructor for this class, has seen this first-hand for the past ten years as she has volunteered with her therapy dogs in many settings including schools, libraries, nursing homes, hospitals and the courthouse. Join us for a fun session as we explore how you can enhance your library's services with a therapy dog. Possiblilities include:

  • having children read to a dog
  • bringing a dog to your staff meetings
  • having a therapy on hand to greet and spend time with older patrons
  • inviting a therapy dog to your professional development sessions

With plenty of time for Q&A and sharing of best practices, this is an upbeat way to start off the New Year.

NOTE: This is a 2-part workshop.  Part two Wednesday, February 16 at same time.

Date:
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Time:
11:00am - 12:15pm
Presenter:
Jean Baur
Categories:
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  • current library staff member
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  • retired or unemployed library staff

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For all in-person workshops offered by the CT State Library, Division of Library Development:

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Continuing Education workshops and the professional development collection are funded in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Connecticut State Library.