Library collections must be diverse and inclusive, offering a range of people, stories, and experiences. Conducting an audit is an essential step to ensuring your collection reflects the diversity of your community and the world.
How to get started:
Understand Your Community Use census data, surveys, and feedback to identify who you serve and their unique needs.
Audit Your Collection Check for diverse voices, avoid stereotypes, and ensure representation across genres and formats.
Improve Accessibility Offer materials in various formats (large print, audiobooks) and multiple languages.
Fill the Gaps Prioritize purchases, weed problematic items, and collaborate with experts to strengthen diversity.
Plan for Sustainability Schedule regular audits, train staff on DEI principles, and engage your community for feedback.
Dive deeper into this topic and join us for How to Build Inclusive Collections: On-Demand Course + 3-Week Workshop starting January 30. In this course, you'll learn how to assess your community, conduct a diversity audit, implement a plan of action. The course includes recorded presentations from experts and a 3-week workshop with a facilitator to help you with your audit and plan.
Whether you're taking a course with a couple of colleagues or signing up your whole team, registering as a group of 3 or more is the best way to save on courses. Discounts start at 10%, and the larger the group, the greater the discount!
Credit Packages
Library Journal’s bulk course credit program is flexible, easy to manage, and offers 25% off our lowest price for every course seat booked for a full year! Set aside a portion of your budget and allocate seats to staff as needs arise.
