| 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 audit of your collections, and learn how to include diverse books, wider perspectives, #OwnVoices, and how to be both more responsive to the community you serve and more reflective of the diversity of our world. The course will cover a wide range of topics, helping teach librarians how to evaluate books and media through an inclusive lens that includes the experiences of LGBTQIA people, people of color, and ethnic, cultural, religious minorities, and more. Live guest speaker Sessions: Tuesdays: October 20, October 27, and November 10 from 2-4 PM ET. Bridged with small group workshop where you’ll receive one-on-one feedback from expert mentors on your work each week. Plus, when you sign up today, you’ll receive access to our self-guided curriculum and bonus LJ/SLJ keynotes so you can begin learning right away. Can’t make a live session? No worries. All sessions will be available to you “on-demand” following the initial broadcast. Learning Outcomes: 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. | 