Join us and complete a collection audit in this transformative online workshop and guest speaker program!
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. |
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 |
Kara Stewart, (she, her) Author, Teacher, Literacy Specialist |
Check out the full speaker roster here. |
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. |
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 |
Check out the full speaker roster 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. |
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