Transform your library collections through our online course, How to Build Diverse Collections, starting October 18. This online workshop and guest speaker program provides tangible ways for you to enact necessary change in your library, regardless of your job title or function. Learn from experts in the field while you simultaneously create a tangible plan to audit and diversify your collections right away - all with expert, individualized feedback. All live sessions are available on demand.

Want a one-day option to extend your learning? Pair this course with its companion course, Jumpstart Inclusive Cataloging, to learn more and save more. This one-day workshop is the perfect pairing with Diverse Collections to ensure you and your team have the tools to fully integrate EDI best practices in every aspect of your materials. Bundled discounts available in addition to group and early bird discounts, so register for both today!

Here are just a few of the powerful takeaways you will gain when you take both courses: Learn how to–

• Create inclusive collections as part of your EDI initiatives 
• Conduct a diversity audit of your collections
• Integrate diverse collections and cataloging into your ordering
• Identify stereotypes, tropes, and cultural appropriation in library materials
• Understand why inclusive cataloging is important and how it fits into your EDI initiatives
• Educate your users and community about changes to your cataloging
• Conduct equity audits on your cataloging practices  

And much more! See 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.

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Don’t wait to register! For a limited time: 

Buy one fall course and get one fully on-demand course FREE!

Buy TWO fall courses and get TWO fully on-demand courses FREE!

Available on-demand bonus courses include Serving Vulnerable Populations and Equity in Action: Solidarity in Social Justice. Choose from an extensive list of our fall courses and get one of these bonus courses free that will teach you how to handle microaggressions, dismantle white supremacy culture in the library, serve people experiencing homelessness, create programs for people who are or have been incarcerated, and more. 

Register today and double your learning!

Want to get started learning right away? Register now for any fall course and get immediate on-demand access to bonus content from past courses. 

New Fall Course Features We Know You’ll Love:

• Channels for community building and ongoing networking after the course ends
• Live, peer working groups with expert facilitators to immediately apply and practice skills
• Companion courses with bundled pricing to extend learning
• A mix of 1-day intensive workshops and 3-week workshops to fit your schedule
• Optional drop-in sessions highly tailored to specific library roles and functions

Our transformative online courses have given thousands of librarians the tools and vision for meaningful change. Here are just a few of the features and benefits you receive when you take part in any of our immersive online workshops:

• Programming designed and led by library leaders
• Live sessions (also available on-demand)
• Asynchronous, facilitated classrooms
• Project-based courses with individualized, expert feedback
• Comprehensive supporting materials and resources
• Certificate of Completion + 15 hours of PD Credit
• Early-bird rates and group discounts available

Here’s what one past participant said about their learning experience:

"This was a fabulous learning experience, and the information was timely and relevant. The speakers provided so much depth to course. Completing an audit of our collection was eye-opening. We were able to identify with real numbers what areas of our collection could use more focus to add diversity. I highly recommend this course!"

-Amanda DeKnight, Library Director, South Park Township Library

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Want even more options for fall? Check out our entire fall lineup: