Starting this week! Transform your library by diversifying your collections and prioritizing support for frontline challenges.
Course Overview: How To Build Diverse Collections
Library collections must be diverse and inclusive, offering windows into, and reflections of the vast array of people, stories and experiences that make up our world.
In this course, you’ll learn from an outstanding group of experts as they explore key concepts essential to cultivating and promoting inclusive and equitable collections. You’ll conduct a diversity and inclusion audit of your collections, and hear about ways to include wider perspectives from and about LGBTQIA people, Black, indigenous, and people of color, and historically underrepresented ethnicities, cultures, and religions. You’ll learn how to ensure that your collections are more reflective of the diversity of your community and the larger world.
Featured Speakers
Dr. Sonja
Cherry-Paul,
(she, her) Founder, Red Clay Educators, Author of Stamped (for Kids)
Veronica Wells,
(she, her) Assistant Dean for User Services and Programs, University of the Pacific
Extend your learning and save more by pairing this course with its companion course, Jumpstart Inclusive Cataloging, a 1-day workshop starting Nov. 8. View bundle discounts at registration.
Course Overview: Tools and Strategies for Managing Frontline Challenges!
More than ever, librarians and teachers are expected to be on the front lines of challenging issues while serving their communities with empathy and compassion. In this course, you will learn tangible strategies for managing the toughest situations that arise in your libraries and classrooms. This hands-on, project-based course will give you the opportunity to engage in practice scenarios with peer and expert feedback to ensure you are prepared to tackle challenges with confidence. Along with learning to manage difficult situations, you will learn tips to maintain wellness and self-care, because working to increase the safety and comfort of any library or classroom must include staff, too.
Featured Speakers
Jevin West,
(he, him) Associate Professor Information School, University of Washington
Leah Esguerra,
(she, her) LMFT, San Francisco Public Library Social Worker Supervisor
Becky Calzada,
(she, her) Library Services Coordinator, Leander ISD (TX), TLA Legislative Committee, AASL Director at Large
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