Join us and learn how to cultivate and promote inclusive collections
Starting soon! Learn practical steps to streamline your library projects and diversify your cataloging practices with two new, can’t-miss courses: Project Management Fundamentals and Jumpstart Inclusive Cataloging | Course Overview: Project Management Fundamentals for Librarians | Drive greater impact in your community, and realize greater efficiency and confidence in your work, by becoming proficient in project management skills. Entrenching a project management mindset in an organization’s culture and learning to master project management techniques together as a team are crucial elements in achieving and maintaining strategic goals set forth by your organization. After you attend this interactive online course and workshop, you’ll be able to: Understand the intersections of project management and librarianship Use project management skills to further your EDI initiatives Create and follow a realistic work plan Manage personnel and team dynamics Track budgets and deliverables clearly and efficiently Work within institutional constraints and guidelines Report on project progress with confidence and clear metrics | "Where Do I Begin? How to Initiate Projects" led by: Fola Alabi (she, her, hers) | "Engaging Your Team to Execute Projects" led by: Dr. Terrence D. Duncan (he, him) | "Maintaining Progress: Monitoring and Controlling Projects" led by: Kelly Sattler (she, her) | Check out the full program here. | Course Overview: Jumpstart Inclusive Cataloging | Extend your EDI practices from building your collections to implementing equity-centered cataloging systems. 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. After you attend this interactive online course and workshop, you’ll be able 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 | "Tools and Strategies for Auditing and Recataloging Nonfiction" led by: Meghan O’Keefe, (she, her) | "Critical Data: Make the Case for Change in Your Library" led by: Rachel K. Fischer, (she, her) | "User-Centered Cataloging: How to Use Community Education and Input to Update Your Cataloging" led by: Katie Retterath Martin, (she, her) | Check out the full program here. | Our courses are perfect for your team! Group rates available now! Request a discount for groups of 3 or more and work with your colleagues on a project for your library. Purchase 15 or more registrations and apply them across multiple courses. | |