Document Type
Article
Publication Date
Spring 1-30-2026
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.
Department
Levi Watkins Learning Center
Recommended Citation
Murphy, Kashonda, "Creating Safe Spaces: A Trauma-Informed Approach in Alabama State University's Special Collections Department" (2026). LWLC Faculty Research. 11.
https://digitalcommons.lib.alasu.edu/facresearch/11