Resisting Book Bans: A Crash Course to Defend Intellectual Freedom

Program Type:

Online Course
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Program Description

Event Details

 

Learn tangible ways to handle censorship, find allies, and ensure your library policies are up to date.  

 

The last few years have seen a drastic uptick in book bans and curriculum challenges. As a librarian, teacher, administrator, or trustee, it can be difficult to know your options for managing these challenges and advocating for intellectual freedom and diverse educational materials. This crash course will focus on proactive preparation to ensure you are set up for success. Live sessions will be available on-demand.
 
In this 2-hour online crash course, you will learn tangible ways to handle censorship, including tips for finding allies and building coalitions, tactics for school board meetings, and strategies to  ensure your library policies are up to date and will appropriately defend intellectual freedom. We’ll discuss best practices for engaging and educating stakeholders in your organization to ensure everyone is equipped with appropriate responses and prepared when challenges arise. 

The live sessions run on Thursday,  March 2, 2023 from approximately 11:00 am - 1:00 pm PST (recorded for on-demand viewing). Don’t miss this opportunity!

 

Learning Outcomes

After you attend this crash course, you’ll be able to:

  • Advocate for your programs, curricula, collections, and services

  • Conduct a policy audit and ensure your protections are up to date and comprehensive

  • Make a plan to find allies and build coalitions to support you

  • Access resources and communities dealing with similar challenges

  • Develop and refer to talking points and best practices for speaking at school board meetings and connecting with stakeholders and community members

 

Who should take this course 

Any librarian or educator who needs support preparing for or dealing with current book bans and curriculum challenges. Whether you’re a frontline staff member or teacher, or a director or school administrator, this course will include proactive information that will give you tactical tools to defend intellectual freedom. 

CALL Training Partner for this Event: Library Journal

Additional Information

Enrollment Statement

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. 

Recording

If you're unable to attend the live event, a recording will be distributed after the event. 

Single Enrollment Disclaimer

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.