Create library collections that are inclusive and reflect a diverse range of people, stories, and experiences by learning how to conduct a diversity audit and ensure representation across lived experiences.
After you leave this course, you should have the ability 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
Course Features
Live guest speaker sessions with Q&A (available on-demand for 6 months)
Asynchronous, project-based learning and collaboration (optional): Avg. 1-2 hrs./week
Facilitated, asynchronous peer cohorts
Catalog of course-related resources
Early access to bonus content
Professional Development credit hours upon completion + Library Journal certificate of completion
"Wow! This course was so eye-opening. All the presenters were fabulous and I already want to watch the recordings again a second time. Having homework deadlines helped give me accountability and it felt good completing the course in just three weeks. I would definitely take another class in the future!"
— Lisa Gillihan School Library Media Specialist, NBCT Brownsburg, IN
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