Do you want to ensure that your library’s collections are diverse, equitable, inclusive—and well-read?
In this multifaceted online course, you’ll complete work to ensure that your collections are Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive—with personal coaching from experts from libraries and beyond.When you attend this interactive online course, you’ll come away with:
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.
Three Live Interactive Sessions: Tuesdays: April 30, May 7 & May 14 from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET. Plus, self-guided options and additional bonus content offered so you can follow along at your own pace.
Who should take this course
This event is excellent for public librarians, both adult and youth services, academic librarians, and school librarians. The program will be especially relevant to librarians in collection development, collection management, merchandising and displays, programming, outreach, and library marketing.
More eCourse info HERE
Limited seating - priority will be given to SEFLIN members. If your library is not a member of SEFLIN and you do not have an individual SEFLIN account please create an account at seflin.org. Individuals need to FIRST have a SEFLIN account to then register on the wait-list HERE. (Please make sure you refresh your browser after opening an account.) We will grant first come first serve access if seats remain available.