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Library Journal & School Library Journal Present:

Fostering an Antiracist Library Culture

Registration, $245-289

Course Overview

Library staff at all levels within their organizations have the power—and the responsibility—to help cultivate an antiracist culture, from evaluating spaces, programs, services, and collections to examining policies and practices to reflecting on one’s own implicit biases. Creating an internal culture founded on principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion is essential to building a community-centered library that meets the needs and expectations of its users.

In this course, you will learn about the concrete actions library leaders are taking to make their libraries antiracist today and in the future, and the tools that make it possible. Practical coursework, along with targeted support, will take you from theory to application, helping you to transform your library services to better meet the needs of all your patrons—and attract new ones.

You’ll complete assignments to build your own equity-based initiative 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.

The transformational speaker program has given thousands of librarians the tools and vision for meaningful change. The live sessions run on Tuesdays, September 28, October 5, and 12, from 2:00-4:00pm ET (recordings available) with an ongoing facilitator-led workshop over 3 weeks. Don’t miss this opportunity!

When you attend this interactive online course, you’ll come away with:  

• The tools necessary to audit current library programs, staffing, equity statements, collections, and more through a culturally competent, antiracist lens
• The ability to assess the inclusiveness of current collection development and RA practices, acquisitions, marketing, plus assessing scheduling practices, branch hours, and staff hiring and retention
• The ability to recognize common problematic stereotypes, tropes, and microaggressions in media
• A refresher on key diversity and cultural literacy concepts such as white privilege, unconscious bias, cultural appropriation, and intersectionality
  

By registering for this event you confirm that you have read and agree to our Code of Conduct.

The course features live guest speakers in interactive sessions with Q&A as well as self-guided assignments, readings, and weekly discussion topics to support deeper learning. You’ll work in small groups with facilitators experienced in anti-oppression work to complete assignments and field research that will fuel your diversity initiatives.

Inspiring Live Guest Speakers + Project-Based Learning

Engage with presenters via live video stream, visual presentations, and chats, and workshop practical solutions in groups, with guidance from an advisor, to map out your own equity and inclusion initiatives. You’ll leave with well-developed strategies designed to make a lasting impact on your community.

Online Course Features

• Instructor-led online course features personalized interaction over three weeks
• Real-time guest speakers and conversation via live webcast (with recordings available afterward)
• Self-guided track with video lessons and supporting resources in the online classroom to provide a foundation for your work
• Homework assignments to help you make progress on your goals
• Individualized attention from course facilitators who work with you in a coaching environment to help sort out challenges
• Ongoing group conversation via discussion forums
• Articles, videos, and other resources
• Access all course content for six months after the course ends
• Bonus: Register early and get immediate access to archival video recordings from related courses and other bonus content

Who should take this course

This workshop and speaker program is excellent for anyone who works at a public, academic or school library, regardless of job title.

Also Available On-Demand! 

Can’t make a live session? All sessions will be available to you “on-demand” following the initial broadcast.

For a list of Speakers and full program details go to: https://www.libraryjournal.com/?event=equity-in-action-sept-2021

Cathy Lancaster

Youth Services Coordinator

Library of Michigan
702 W. Kalamazoo St.
Lansing, MI 48915
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