Infuse equity into every part of your library leadership and administration, from hiring, onboarding, and retention, to personnel management, and more with our Equity-Centered Leadership course this March.
Extend your DEI practices by learning how to implement equity-centered
cataloging practices.
Need more support with your collections? Our Library Collections Learning Path provides support for building inclusive collections, implementing critical cataloging, protecting intellectual freedom, and more!
Featured Course: Jumpstart Inclusive Cataloging
While the current, standard classification systems have their benefits, they also often create unnecessary confusion and barriers to equitable access to resources. During this course, you’ll learn how to conduct an equity audit of your cataloging system and learn practical strategies for how to ensure your collections are organized with all people in mind.
When you attend this interactive online course, you’ll gain the tools to:
Understand and utilize inclusive metadata practices and initiatives
Possess the tools and plan for a cataloging equity audit
Define your goals and construct the type of equity project you have the capacity to undertake
Strategically plan for short- and long-term inclusive cataloging
Educate your community and patrons on your updated system
Incorporate and streamline your updates with vendors
Have tools and support for the longevity and sustainability of this process
Create library collections that are inclusive and reflect a diverse range of people,stories, and experiences by learning how to conduct a diversity audit, ensure representation, and defend your collections against censorship challenges.