Are your collections truly reflective of the diverse communities you serve? Equip yourself with the tools and confidence to identify gaps, challenge biases, and create an inclusive library that welcomes everyone.

In How to Build Inclusive Collections: On-Demand Course + 3-Week Workshop starting January 30, you’ll learn how to:

• Assess current library collections, book promotions, and displays through a diverse lens in order to assess gaps in collections and service areas.
• Understand key diversity and cultural literacy concepts such as white privilege, unconscious bias, cultural appropriation, and intersectionality.
• Recognize common problematic stereotypes, tropes, and microaggressions in media.
• Assess the diversity and inclusiveness of current collection development and readers advisory practices.
• Plan and execute a diversity audit.
• Diversify collections and displays with cultural humility and confidence.

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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!

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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.

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