Abstract
A trauma-informed library is a library that adopts practices and policies designed to understand, recognize, and respond to the impact of trauma on individuals who use its services. This approach aims to create a safe and supportive environment for patrons who may have experienced trauma, such as abuse, violence, poverty, discrimination, and natural disasters. Key principles of trauma-informed care are promoting safety, trustworthiness, peer support, collaboration, and empowerment in all aspects of library operations and interactions. This article details the approaches taken to initiate trauma-informed principles into the Special Collections Department at Alabama State University.
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18
Recommended Citation
Murphy, K. (2026). Creating Safe Spaces: A Trauma-Informed Approach in Alabama State University's Special Collections Department. Alabama Libraries, 63(1), 1-18. Retrieved from https://jagworks.southalabama.edu/alabamalibraries_journal/vol63/iss1/4