How To Build and Defend Inclusive Collections and

Jumpstart Inclusive Cataloging

Make practical DEI changes to your library collections and cataloging with our perfect pair of online courses: How to Build and Defend Inclusive Collections and Jumpstart Inclusive Cataloging. You'll learn practical skills from expert guest speakers and be able to make real change in your library. All sessions are recorded for on-demand viewing. Register now and receive bonus on-demand content for free!

FEATURED SESSIONS

How To Build and Defend Inclusive Collections

March 29, April 5, April 12

Week 1 Session 1 | 2:00-2:45 pm ET

Creating Inclusive Library Collections

Led by: Kymberlee Powe, (she, her) Children and YA Consultant, Connecticut State Library Division of Library Development

Week 2 Session 1 | 2:00-2:30 pm ET

From Margin to Center: A Collection Development Deep Dive

Led by: Jennifer Baker, (she, her) Writer, Editor, Advocate, and Founder, Minorities in Publishing podcast

Week 2 Session 2 | 3:00-3:45 pm ET

Conducting a Diversity Audit of Your Collections and

Ordering: Where to Start

Led by: Betsy Bird, (she, her) Collection Development Manager, Evanston Public Library (IL) and Dontaná McPherson-Joseph, (she, her) Collection Management Librarian, Oak Park Public Library (IL)

See the full course program here.

Jumpstart Inclusive Cataloging

April 19

Session 2 | 12:45-1:30 pm ET

Critical Data: Make the Case for Change in Your Library

Led by: Rachel K. Fischer, (she, her) Member Services Librarian - Technical Services, Cooperative Computer Services (CCS)

Session 5 | 3:00-3:30 pm ET

Critical Cataloging and Community Input: Khmer Collections

Led by: Amber Wu, (she, her) Cataloging Librarian at Long Beach Public Library and Christine Hertzel, Automated Services Bureau Manager, Long Beach Public Library