Learn from an outstanding group of experts in Evaluating, Auditing and Diversifying Your Collections, an online course to help you cultivate and promote inclusive, equitable collections. Conduct a diversity audit of your collections and learn how to include diverse books, wider perspectives, and #OwnVoices. Find out how to be more responsive to the community you serve and more reflective of the diversity of our world. 

The course will cover a range of topics that help you evaluate books and media through an inclusive lens that includes the experiences of people of color, LGBTQIA people, and ethnic, cultural, and religious minorities.

The speaker program runs on Tuesdays, October 19, 26, and November 2, 2:00-4:00PM ET (on-demand recordings available) with an ongoing facilitator-led workshop over three weeks.

Certificate of Completion Provided
15 PD credits available

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By the end of the course, you’ll have:

• The ability to assess current library collections, book promotions, and displays through a diverse lens to address gaps in collections and service areas.
• An understanding of key diversity and cultural literacy concepts such as white privilege, unconscious bias, cultural appropriation, and intersectionality.
• The ability to recognize common problematic stereotypes, tropes, and microaggressions in media.
• The ability to assess the diversity and inclusiveness of current collection development and RA practices.
• Guidance on planning and conducting a diversity audit.
• Tools, tips, and advice on how to better diversify collections and displays.
• A plan of action to better diversify your library collections and address gap areas that will transform your understanding of your library users and the services you provide.

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Register early and get immediate access to archival video recordings from related courses, a curated list of resources from our editors, and other bonus materials!

Here’s what one student said about the course:

“The presenters were top-notch. Highly professional, exceptionally prepared, and absolutely the individuals that were needed to share these important presentations. So many solid ideas, tips, real-world examples, and resources were presented to us - practically gift wrapped - that the work should and will be able to proceed easily. This is probably the best workshop I have attended in all my years in the library business (25+) and by far the most important one I have attended this year. ” — Kim Valeika Program and Outreach Manager Davis County Library

Group rates are available. 
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Contact libraryjournal@edmaker.co for group rates.