Don't let gaps in diversity limit your library's impact
October 24-November 7, 2024 3-Week Online Course + Workshop | 15 Credit Hours |
How to Build Inclusive Collections starts this Thursday! In this online course, you’ll learn from a group of experts as they explore key concepts essential to cultivating and promoting inclusive collections. After you leave this course, you should have 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 Understand key diversity and cultural literacy concepts such as white privilege, unconscious bias, cultural appropriation, and intersectionality Recognize common problematic stereotypes, tropes, and microaggressions in media Assess the diversity and inclusiveness of current collection development and readers advisory practices Plan and execute a diversity audit Diversify collections and displays with cultural humility and confidence | Request a discount for groups of 3 or more and work with your colleagues on a project for your library. | Dedicate a portion of your annual PD budget, towards seats in our courses, and receive 25% off our lowest price for each seat. Allocate seats to staff as needs arise over a 12-month period of your choosing. Click here to request more information. | Be the first to find out about upcoming courses and events. Follow LJ & SLJ Events on social! | |