Evaluating, Auditing, and Diversifying Your Collections We’ll explore key concepts essential to cultivating and promoting inclusive and equitable collections, such as the experiences of LGBTQIA people, Native people, people of color, people with disabilities, non-binary or gender non-conforming people, and ethnic, cultural, and religious minorities. As part of the course you will conduct a diversity audit, and learn how to include diverse books, wider perspectives, #ownvoices, and how to be more responsive to the community you serve. When you attend this interactive online course, you’ll come away with: - 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.
- 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 executing 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.
The course features live guest speakers in interactive sessions with Q&A as well as self-guided assignments, readings, and weekly discussion topics to support deeper learning. You’ll work in small groups with facilitators experienced in anti-oppression work to complete assignments and field research that will fuel your diversity initiatives. | 
