Book Application for Human Library at Rochester Hills Public Library

Learn more about Human Library at humanlibrary.org.

A book is a person who volunteers to represent a stigmatized group in the community and, based on their personal experiences, can answer questions from readers to help challenge what is being said, told, and misunderstood about a given topic. To help shed light on the facts as you know them. Books are not political or on a mission when with us, but rather able to have a human conversation with other humans.

Books are motivated to answer questions from strangers and have patience and empathy. And you need to attend the training before you can be published.

If you think this is something for you, fill out the following application and tell us why you would like to meet readers and what experiences you have to share.

Our friendly librarians are always here to help make sure you are kept in mint condition and ensure that you have a good experience when you are published.

Name Name First Last
Age
Email
What one or two word title would you select for yourself as a book? (E.g. Disabled, Deaf, War
Veteran, Unhoused)
Can you give any examples of times in which you have experienced prejudice or bias due to your title?
Why do you want to be published as a book in Rochester Hills Public Library’s Human Library?
Have you ever participated in a Human Library event as a reader or book?
I will attend Human Library training prior to being published in RHPL’s Human Library. I understand that if I do not do the training, I cannot be published and will not be able to sit for conversations.

I will attend Human Library training prior to being published in RHPL’s Human Library. I understand that if I do not do the training, I cannot be published and will not be able to sit for conversations. I will attend the training I do not want to attend training
I am available on Saturday, February 28 from 1-4 p.m.

I am available on Saturday, February 28 from 1-4 p.m. Yes No