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Join 91��ý’s Public Programs Office and ProgrammingLibrarian.org for a free webinar, “Civil Rights and a Civil Society: A Library-Law Enforcement Partnership,” at 1 p.m. CST on Wednesday, Dec. 7.

The webinar will explore how Nashville (Tenn.) Public Library has partnered with local law enforcement agencies to develop an innovative public program series that uses history as a gateway to productive, critical conversations on race, policing and human rights.

Nashville Public Library’s program, Civil Rights and a Civil Society: Civil Rights Training for Nashville Enforcement Agencies and Beyond, originated in 2015 as a partnership between the library and the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department for new officer trainees. It has since expanded to include Tennessee Bureau of Investigation agents, garnering interest from other agencies and communities across the country.

To learn more and register, visit . Note that the webinar will be recorded; the archived version will be available, free of charge, at .

About the presenter

Since 2003, Andrea Blackman has coordinated Nashville Public Library's nationally recognized , after years of teaching and consulting in both Florida and Tennessee. During her tenure, she has led 10 successful oral history projects and managed the expansion of the library's public programming. She serves on the board of directors for the Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition and the Tennessee Historical Records Advisory Board.

About 91��ý's Public Programs Office

The 91��ý Public Programs Office promotes programming as an essential part of library service in all types of libraries. The office provides leadership, resources, training and networking opportunities to help libraries serve their communities as cultural hubs and centers of lifelong learning. For programming ideas, professional development and grant opportunities, and free, on-demand online courses, visit .