A few weeks back I asked the list for cultural competency training recommendations, either online or in person. and have compiled all of the responses I received for everyone here:

 

·         Try Marla Ehlers, Assistant Director, of Grand Rapids Public Library. She did something like this for MLA several years ago. Here is a presentation by her here: https://mostatelibrary.watch.more.net/#/videos/c41237bd-7aa0-49cd-9cfb-4c42a532956f

·         Taryn Petryk tpetryk@umich.edu (Michigan Ross Director of Diversity and Inclusion)

·         I recently took Balancing Books and Social Issues: Homelessness and Trauma put on by Elissa Hardy, a social worker in the Denver Public Library system, and while the webinar specifically talked about people experiencing homelessness, she also did a great job talking about the language we use about patrons and how harmful it can be. I highly recommend it. https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=818&reset=1

·         https://amplifycolectivo.com/nonprofit-small-business-and-corporate-training/

·         http://us2consulting.com/

·         WebJunction offerings are free. A list available that are self-paced courses that match your need can be found here: https://learn.webjunction.org/course/search.php?search=cultural

·         Here is a link to a post about inclusive practices with connections to other resources.
https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/stories-of-inclusion-inclusive-practices-at-cultural-institutions.html

·         Here are a number under their topic of Access & Equity 
https://www.webjunction.org/explore-topics/access-equity.html

·         If you are looking for training for library staff serving children and youth you may want to review YALSA's offerings such as
http://www.ala.org/yalsa/cultural-competence-library

Thanks!

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