How to Build Inclusive Collections: On-Demand Course + 3-Week Workshop

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In this course, you’ll learn from live session recordings from an outstanding group of experts as they explore key concepts essential to cultivating and promoting inclusive and equitable collections. In the three-week workshop, you’ll conduct a diversity and inclusion audit of your collections, and hear from your group facilitator 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.</p> <p>This is an on-demand course made up of recorded instructional presentations plus an instructor-led asynchronous workshop over three weeks (with all materials accessible for six months). The workshop includes written feedback on assignments from an expert, as well as peer-to-peer interaction via discussion forum. Don’t miss this opportunity!</p> <ul> </ul> <p> </p> <h3 style="text-align:center"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-build-inclusive-collections-on-demand-course-3-week-workshop-tickets-919652153347?aff=LJsitereg" target="_blank"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/ImageCloud/marketing/Events/LJ_Directors_Summit/2017/LJSummit17_Button_Register_206x60.png" alt="REGISTER" /></a></h3> <p> </p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <div style="background-color:#507aba; color:white; float:right; margin-bottom:10px; margin-left:10px; margin-right:10px; margin-top:10px; width:40%"> <div style="padding:15px"> <p><span style="font-size:18px">When you sign up early, you’ll have immediate access to our <strong>Early Access On-Demand Resources</strong>—a series of webinars from past Library Journal and School Library Journal courses—to explore at your own pace</span></p> </div> </div> <h3><strong>Who should take this course?</strong></h3> <p>This course is for any librarian who influences or manages library collections and materials.</p> <h3><strong>Course Features </strong></h3> <p>This is an on-demand course made up of recorded instructional presentations plus an instructor-led asynchronous workshop over three weeks. The workshop includes written feedback on assignments from an expert, as well as peer-to-peer interaction via discussion forum.</p> <p><strong>This will be an on-demand online course and will include:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p><strong>Recorded sessions: </strong>Guest speaker presentations by leaders in their field. (All session recordings have on-demand access for six months.) </p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Asynchronous workshop:</strong> Project-based weekly assignments to connect what you’re learning to your professional life. Includes written feedback from an expert in the field who functions as the workshop facilitator, as well as peer conversation via discussion forums.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Early access on-demand resources:</strong> Access to a series of past live session archives from Library Journal and School Library Journal courses to explore at your own pace. </p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Online Classroom: </strong>The virtual learning platform that holds all course content and is accessible for six months after the course ends.</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>*Note: </strong>You do not have to complete the asynchronous work during these three weeks; it will be open to you for six months. However, the feedback from <strong>facilitators will only be available from January 30 - February 13.  </strong></p> <h3><strong>Expected time commitment</strong></h3> <p>If you watch the recordings of all sessions<span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri"> and participate in the asynchronous workshop, you'll spend approximately 2-4 hours per week on this course. You'll earn 15 hours of PD credit and a Library Journal certificate of completion.</span></span> </p> <h3><strong>On-demand access</strong></h3> <p>All guest speaker session recordings are available on demand for six months as a part of your purchase.</p> <h3><strong>Certificate of completion </strong></h3> <p>Complete the course and earn 15 professional development credit hours. We provide a certificate that is emailed to you. </p> <h3><strong>Accessibility</strong></h3> <p>All guest speaker sessions feature live captioning and are made available on demand after the initial broadcast. Please email <a href="mailto:libraryjournal@edmaker.co" target="_blank">libraryjournal@edmaker.co</a> upon registration if you require any special accommodations and we will make our best efforts to facilitate them.</p> <h3><strong>Support</strong></h3> <p>For support with online courses, please contact <a href="mailto:libraryjournal@edmaker.co">libraryjournal@edmaker.co.</a></p> <p> </p> <h3 style="text-align:center"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-build-inclusive-collections-on-demand-course-3-week-workshop-tickets-919652153347?aff=LJsitereg" target="_blank"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/ImageCloud/marketing/Events/LJ_Directors_Summit/2017/LJSummit17_Button_Register_206x60.png" alt="REGISTER" /></a></h3> <p> </p> <h2><strong>Group Rates</strong></h2> <p>We offer discounts for groups of 3 or more. Groups have the option to collaborate in the same workshop group, where discussions and project-based assignments receive feedback from an experienced librarian.</p> <p>For larger groups of 15 or more, we offer the option to apply group rates across multiple courses to receive significant discounts. For more information, select “Bulk Course Credits Packages” in the form below. </p> <p><a href="https://share.hsforms.com/1vNY-d0pESZSYpFE1Nko69Ac6pv4">Request a group discount!</a></p> <h2> </h2> <p><span style="font-size:12px"><strong>By registering for this event you confirm that you have read and agree to our <a href="https://www.libraryjournal.com/?page=code-of-conduct" target="_blank">Code of Conduct.</a></strong></span></p> <p> </p> </div> <div id="programTab" class="tabcontent event-para col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 pl_0 pr_0 mt_20 resp-pl-15 resp-pr-15"> <h1 style="text-align: center;"> </h1> <h3 style="text-align:center"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-build-inclusive-collections-on-demand-course-3-week-workshop-tickets-919652153347?aff=LJsitereg" target="_blank"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/ImageCloud/marketing/Events/LJ_Directors_Summit/2017/LJSummit17_Button_Register_206x60.png" alt="REGISTER" /></a></h3> <h1> </h1> <h2 dir="ltr"><strong>Week 1: Establishing goals and priorities: Defining inclusive collections and learning how to build and maintain them</strong></h2> <p> </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Session 1 | Creating Inclusive Library Collections</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">While it’s important to ensure our collections are diverse, what does it mean to ensure they are truly inclusive? In this session, we’ll discuss why moving toward inclusive library collections is a crucial step in advancing equity and justice at our institutions. You’ll learn from an expert how to assess your collections as they are now, and hear what considerations to make when ordering and weeding. We’ll also touch on how to address some of the challenges to materials in your collection and how to advocate for underrepresented voices that must be included.</p> <p><br /> <strong>Speaker:</strong></p> <div> <table border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="10" style="width:100%" dir="ltr" align="left" class="respTable"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; width:161px"> <p><img src="/binaries/content/gallery/fall2022_kymberlee-powe-100.jpg" /></p> </td> <td style="width:900px"> <p><strong>Kymberlee Powe,</strong> Children and YA Consultant, Connecticut State Library Division of Library Development </p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p> </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Session 2 | Conducting a Diversity Audit of Your Collections and Ordering: Where to Start </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">In this session, we’ll discuss the process of conducting a diversity audit of both your collections and your ordering. You’ll learn how to plan a diversity audit, which salient data points should be included, how to gather the requisite information, and how to set goals to address gaps. We’ll discuss the step-by-step process for establishing your diversity audit and how to make diversity and inclusion natural and ongoing parts of collection management and promotion.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Speaker:</strong></p> <div> <table border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="10" style="width:100%" dir="ltr" align="left" class="respTable"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; width:161px"> <p><img src="/binaries/content/gallery/dontana-2024.png" /></p> </td> <td style="width:900px"> <p><strong>Dontaná McPherson-Joseph</strong>, Collection Management Librarian, Oak Park Public Library (IL)</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p> </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Session 3 | Metrics for Inclusive Collections: Goals, Benchmarks, and Evaluation </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">What are realistic goals to set for creating inclusive collections? What kinds of metrics and data are most helpful in evaluating whether you are reaching your benchmarks? This session will discuss data-driven metrics to help your processes as you develop your collection, weed, and conduct a diversity audit.  </p> <p><br /> <strong>Speaker:</strong></p> <div> <table border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="10" style="width:100%" dir="ltr" align="left" class="respTable"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; width:161px"> <p><img src="/binaries/content/gallery/wendy-barlett-2024.png" /></p> </td> <td style="width:900px"> <p><strong>Wendy Bartlett,</strong> Collection Development & Acquisitions Manager, Cuyahoga County Public Library</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p> </p> <p> </p> <h2 dir="ltr"><strong>Week 2: Preparing for your collection assessment: Identifying harmful – and amplifying authentic – stories in our library materials</strong></h2> <p> </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Session 1 | Assessing and Revising Your Collection Management Policies to Protect Your Collections and Yourself</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">As you create more inclusive collections, it’s critical to assess your current collections policies so that you are equipped to handle both informal and formal book challenges and have conversations with patrons that promote your inclusive and affirming materials. Having clear procedures, protocols, and messaging in place can provide a strong foundation for collection development work as well as protect frontline staff. Assessing your policies and procedures and how they are communicated with your community is a key piece of your advocacy work.</p> <p><strong>Speaker:</strong></p> <div> <table border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="10" style="width:100%" dir="ltr" align="left" class="respTable"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; width:161px"> <p><img src="/binaries/content/gallery/kelly-jensen.png" /></p> </td> <td style="width:900px"> <p><strong>Kelly Jensen</strong>, Editor, Book Riot</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p> </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>From Margin to Center: A Collection Development Deep Dive, Part 1</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Not all representation is good representation, and in this series of enlightening sessions, you’ll learn how to identify the harmful and amplify the affirming. You will hear from several experts in the field about the ways that specific identities are portrayed in mainstream media, their traditions misunderstood or misrepresented, and their stories appropriated by cultural outsiders. You’ll learn how to spot problematic stereotypes and tropes and how to avoid perpetuating such depictions. You’ll walk away with the tools you need - and a trove of resources - to build a more inclusive and affirming collection at your library or institution and become an advocate for storytelling that moves beyond representation and towards real inclusion.</p> <p> </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Session 1 | Black Stories in Library Collections </strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Speaker:</strong></p> <div> <table border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="10" style="width:100%" dir="ltr" align="left" class="respTable"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; width:161px"> <p><img src="/binaries/content/gallery/jennifer-baker_fall2022.png" /></p> </td> <td style="width:900px"> <p><strong>    Jennifer Baker, </strong>Writer, Editor, Advocate, and Founder, Minorities in Publishing podcast</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p> </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Session 2 | Muslim Stories in Library Collections </strong></p> <p> </p> <p>Speakers:</p> <div> <table border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="10" style="width:100%" dir="ltr" align="left" class="respTable"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; width:161px"> <p><img src="/binaries/content/gallery/ariana-hussain-2024.png" /></p> </td> <td style="width:900px"> <p><strong>Ariana Hussain</strong> is a teacher-librarian at the Blake School in Hopkins, Minnesota.</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div> <table border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="10" style="width:100%" dir="ltr" align="left" class="respTable"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; width:161px"> <p><img src="/binaries/content/gallery/fall2022_hadeal-salamah-100.jpg" /></p> </td> <td style="width:900px"> <p><strong>Hadeal Salamah,</strong> (she, her) currently serving on the 2024 Walter Dean Myers Awards Committee, co-founder of Hijabi Librarians and reviewer</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p> </p> <h2 dir="ltr"><strong>Week 3: Beginning your audit and defending inclusive collections</strong></h2> <p> </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>From Margin to Center: A Collection Development Deep Dive, Part 2</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Not all representation is good representation, and in this series of enlightening sessions, you’ll learn how to identify the harmful and amplify the affirming. You will hear from several experts in the field about the ways that specific identities are portrayed in mainstream media, their traditions misunderstood or misrepresented, and their stories appropriated by cultural outsiders. You’ll learn how to spot problematic stereotypes and tropes and how to avoid perpetuating such depictions. You’ll walk away with the tools you need - and a trove of resources - to build a more inclusive and affirming collection at your library or institution and become an advocate for storytelling that moves beyond representation and towards real inclusion.</p> <p> </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Session 1 | Native American Stories in Library Collections </strong></p> <p><strong>Speaker:</strong></p> <p> </p> <div> <table border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="10" style="width:100%" dir="ltr" align="left" class="respTable"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; width:161px"> <p><img src="/binaries/content/gallery/stacy-wells.png" /></p> </td> <td style="width:900px"> <p><strong> Stacy Wells, </strong>MLIS: Youth Librarian at Southlake Public Library, Executive Assistant for the American Indian Library Association, Steering Committee member for the North Texas Teen Book Festival </p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p> </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Session 2 | Disability Stories in Library Collections </strong></p> <p> </p> <div> <table border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="10" style="width:100%" dir="ltr" align="left" class="respTable"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; width:161px"> <p><img src="/binaries/content/gallery/dan-freeman.png" /></p> </td> <td style="width:900px"> <p><strong>Dan Freeman, </strong>Senior Assistant Director for Curriculum Policy and Support at the College of Arts and Sciences, Indiana University-Bloomington</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p> </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Session 3 | Queer Stories in Library Collections </strong></p> <p> </p> <div> <table border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="10" style="width:100%" dir="ltr" align="left" class="respTable"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; width:161px"> <p><img src="/binaries/content/gallery/fall2022_carson-williams-100.jpg" /></p> </td> <td style="width:900px"> <p><strong>Carson Williams, </strong>(he, him) Collection Development Librarian, Cornell University (NY)</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p> </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Session 4 | Inclusive Publishers </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Learn about specific publishers who are publishing unique and inclusive books you might consider adding to your collections. </p> <p> </p> <div> <table border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="10" style="width:100%" dir="ltr" align="left" class="respTable"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; width:161px"> <p><img src="/binaries/content/gallery/jenny-choy-fall-2024-.png" /></p> </td> <td style="width:900px"> <p><strong>  Jenny Choy, </strong>Marketing Director at Lee & Low Books </p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div> <table border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="10" style="width:100%" dir="ltr" align="left" class="respTable"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; width:161px"> <p><img src="/binaries/content/gallery/antonio-gonzalez-cerna-fall-2024-.png" /></p> </td> <td style="width:900px"> <p><strong>Antonio Gonzalez Cerna, </strong>Marketing Director at Levine Querido</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p> </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Session 5 | Sustaining Collection Assessment Momentum</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Collection assessment work is never done, and in this session, we’ll discuss what is required to build and sustain momentum for this iterative process. You’ll come away with tools and strategies for assessing and understanding the impact of your initial auditing approach, as well as considerations for expanding and refining for the future.</p> <p><br /> <strong>Speaker:</strong></p> <div> <table border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="10" style="width:100%" dir="ltr" align="left" class="respTable"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; width:161px"> <p><img src="/binaries/content/gallery/fall2022_kymberlee-powe-100.jpg" /></p> </td> <td style="width:900px"> <p><strong>Kymberlee Powe,</strong> Children and YA Consultant, Connecticut State Library Division of Library Development </p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p> </p> </div> <div id="formatTab" class="tabcontent event-para col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 pl_0 pr_0 mt_20 resp-pl-15 resp-pr-15"> <h1 style="text-align: center;"> </h1> <h3 style="text-align:center"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-build-inclusive-collections-on-demand-course-3-week-workshop-tickets-919652153347?aff=LJsitereg" target="_blank"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/ImageCloud/marketing/Events/LJ_Directors_Summit/2017/LJSummit17_Button_Register_206x60.png" alt="REGISTER" /></a></h3> <h1> </h1> <h1>Online Course Preview</h1> <h2>A preview of how we build your library skills and bring inspiration to your projects with our online learning experience.</h2> <table border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width:500px;" align="center"> <tbody> <tr> <td><iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/737020191?h=181a7dbc1d&badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479" width="600" style="padding:10px;" frameborder="0" title="Live Session Reel" height="380"></iframe></td> <td><iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/739811568?h=391fac0302&badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479" width="600" style="padding:10px;" frameborder="0" title="LJ Workshop Preview" height="380"></iframe></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h1>Course Format</h1> <h2>One-Week Timeline (Course Runs 3+ Weeks)</h2> <table border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" style="width:100%;" align="center"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#bcbcbc; 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