Don't miss our November lineup of online courses! We have something for librarians and staff at every level, with topics including equity-centered leadership, inclusive cataloging, safety, and LGBTQIA+ inclusive libraries. All courses feature live, interactive sessions from expert guest speakers with recordings available on-demand. Early bird pricing is expiring soon, so reserve your spot today! Are you part of a team? We offer group discounts on top of our early bird pricing, so inquire now to learn more. |
How to Build LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Libraries November 30, December 7 and 14 |
Now more than ever, LGBTQIA+ people are being targeted by bigoted laws and policies, which is requiring libraries to strengthen their advocacy practices. Research shows that programs, partnerships, practices, and curricula that center queer and trans people benefit heterosexual and cisgender people, too. This course will teach you how to navigate difficult conversations and advocate for LGBTQIA+ people, books, and programs, even and especially in the face of censorship challenges. You will also learn how to develop robust LGBTQIA-centered programs and instruction alongside strategies for building connections with your local queer community. You will leave with tangible practices to add to your advocacy toolkit and have the opportunity to find solidarity and build meaningful relationships with other librarians. After you attend this interactive online course, you’ll be able to: Understand and implement the differences between inclusive and affirming programs Make yourself visible as an LGBTQIA+ advocate and ally Establish queer affirming outreach programs and practices Build and maintain authentic, non-transactional relationships with LGBTQIA+ communities and organizations Create trans and gender nonconforming programs, spaces, and services Advocate for LGBTQIA+ representation in materials and services Understand the tenets of queer theory and how it can be applied to your everyday work Reimagine and revise your programs and services from a queer perspective to better serve your entire communities Who should take this course: This course is best suited for librarians who lead or assist with programs and services. This course will primarily be geared toward public libraries, but there will be crossover for K12 and academic librarians as well. |
See the course 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. Purchase 15 or more registrations and apply them across multiple courses. |
Introducing course credit packages! Buy now, decide later. Plan your library’s professional development for the year by purchasing course credits. Starting at $5,000, purchase packages of course tickets that you can allocate to your staff as needed and apply to our full roster of courses. Contact us to plan your group purchase. |
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