If you want to make more progress in your library's DEI efforts but don't know what to do next, we have the perfect online course for you. Take the next step in your antiracism journey and learn even more you can do to transform your library or classroom culture with Antiracism 201: Digging Deeper in Antiracist Library Cultures.
Antiracism 201: Digging Deeper in Antiracist Library Cultures
Librarians often have to lead projects with no formal project management training. This course, led by PMP-certified librarians, will help you gain project management skills from a library perspective so that you can plan and manage projects with confidence and efficiency. You will also have the opportunity to participate in an asynchronous workshop with expert feedback to practice applying new skills to your library.
COURSE PROGRAM
Week 1 Session 1 | 2:00-2:45 pm ET
Understanding Antiracist Theories for Your Library
Led by: Dr. Sara Kaplan, Associate Professor and Executive Director of Antiracist Research and Policy Center, American University
Week 1 Session 2 | 3:00-4:00 pm ET
Antiracist Partnerships and Outreach Practices: Applying Antiracism to External Services
Led by: Elizabeth Joseph, Assistant Director at New Rochelle Public Library
Week 2 Session 1 | 2:00-2:40 pm ET
Digging Deeper into Antiracist Hiring and Recruitment Practices
led by: Tarida Anantachai (she, her) Director, Inclusion & Talent Management, North Carolina State University Libraries
Week 2 Session 2 | 3:00-4:00 pm ET
Unlearning White Supremacy Work Culture in Your Library
Led by: Christina Fuller-Gregory, Assistant Director of Libraries, South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities, Greenville
Week 3 Session 1 | 2:00-2:45 pm ET
Changing Your Library’s Culture: Strategies for Meeting Resistance
Led by: Stephen Jackson, (he, him) Director of Equity and Antiracism, Oak Park Public Library
Week 3 Session 2 | 3:00-4:00 pm ET
Leading Change from Where You Are: How to Guide Your Colleagues
Led by: Dr. Shindale Seale, (she, her) CEO, SEADE Coaching & Consulting