How to Build and Defend Inclusive Collections

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Online Course
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Program Description

Event Details

Wednesday, October 25 – Wednesday, November 8, 2023 | Three-week online course

*Live sessions run on Wednesdays, Oct. 25, Nov. 1, and 8, from 11:00-1:30 pm PT (recordings available)

Create library collections that are inclusive and reflect a diverse range of people, stories, and experiences by learning how to conduct a diversity audit, ensure representation, and defend your collections against censorship challenges.

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 and how to establish policies for keeping your inclusive collections safe against book challenges.

You’ll complete assignments to complete a diversity and inclusion audit over 3+ weeks in an interactive online classroom environment with personal coaching from an expert in the field. In addition, you’ll have access to our foundational bonus content—rich supporting materials you can explore at your own pace, including a series of webinars from Library Journal and School Library Journal contributors, readings, activities, and videos.

 

Presenter: Kymberlee Powe has been working in libraries for over fourteen years and specializes in youth services. Kym is currently the Children and Young Adult Consultant with the Connecticut State Library and was awarded the inaugural Judy Burroughs award by the Connecticut Crossroads Project, an award given to people whose skills and talents have a positive effect on the greater Connecticut Community. Kym has given presentations and participated in panel conversations at various conferences which include the Connected Learning Summit, Niche Academy, and School Library Journal/ Library Journal.

 

CALL Training Partner for this Event: Library Journal

**NOTE**: Access information for this learning event will be sent to all registrants by Library Journal before the start of the event.

 

 

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I understand that a space will be reserved for me in this learning opportunity at a cost to CALL, and if I am unable to attend this learning opportunity, I will cancel my enrollment as soon as possible and before the start date. 

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I understand that I can register for only one course at a time (no concurrent courses). If I do not attend this course, I understand that I may forfeit the opportunity to enroll in additional CALL courses during this fiscal year.