Learn to identify potential barriers to library use in your community and how to develop policy solutions.
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Examine how to build and safeguard LGBTQ+-inclusive collections, instruction, and spaces using AASL’s resource guide, Defending Intellectual Freedom: LGBTQ+ Materials in School Libraries.
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Library staff know the impact of their collections and displays—and strive to empower young readers by providing vetted materials that respect their differences and similarities. Join this hands-on session to learn how to analyze collections of children's and young adult titles for a myriad of diverse measures, including cultural representation, reading level, recency, and beyond. Attendees will leave with an actionable plan to help all of the readers in their community feel seen and included.
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Wendy Garland and Laura D'Elia created their own equity and inclusion (DEI) library lessons, K-5, which incorporate the Learning for Justice Standards, AASL Standards, and recommended picture books from the Diverse BookFinder. First, the presenters will share their experience of teaching the lessons with students. Then, the presenters will guide participants in building DEI lessons including how to use the Diverse BookFinder to identify specific books to align with each lesson.
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Learn how to grow dementia-inclusive service in public libraries of all sizes, financial capacities, and community contexts.
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In this on-demand webinar, learn best practices for providing disability services. Be guided through the process to create or expand these services in your library, for all ages and for any budget. Also learn about assistive technology options, and how to advocate with your administration and staff for inclusion of these services.
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Learn how to best serve patrons with disabilities by understanding their community, culture, and needs.
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Learn about strategies to empower institutions and communities historically marginalized, underserved, and underrepresented.
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Presenters provide an overview of the consequences of implicit bias and the impact of microaggressions and outline strategies for addressing specific actions that may create uncomfortable spaces for black, indigenous, and people of color.
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This session focuses on the collaborative efforts to bring authentic conversations about current issues directly relating to underrepresented student populations into the classroom.
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This session will provide proven tips and tools on how to make your library a welcoming place and an information hub for Newcomer students.
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Do your apps, social media, and website make your library less inviting to visitors with limited abilities? Technology Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
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This virtual training series includes examples of library services for incarcerated people and people who are previously incarcerated.
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What does it mean to belong? How can you intentionally create a sense of belonging for students in the library? Come to this session to share your ideas and explore new ways to foster all students' sense of belonging. Attendees will connect, discuss, and leave with practical strategies for their spaces.
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Talking about issues related to racial justice is difficult in today's political climate. Given the uptick of reported incidents of racism that students of color are experiencing in schools, alongside recent developments with state laws, educational policies and instructional practices connected to anti-racism and equity, this webinar will focus on children's literature that supports racial literacy development.
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Learn how to host a 10-session early learning program using the San Diego County Library’s Kindergarten Gear Up toolkit.
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Learn how to start serving formerly incarcerated patrons from the staff of Tacoma Public Library.
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Learn how to think outside of the box with professional development and training in order to retain great staff members.
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Practical, evidence-based health literacy to combat health misinformation and improve health outcomes and equity.
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Learn terminology and characteristics of autism, and challenges and joys experienced by members of the autistic community.
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Learn how to create a culture of empathy and action by developing micro-communities to combat loneliness.
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Learn about universal design in communication, programming, services, and marketing to enhance access and accessibility.
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Learn how to boost authentic, equitable representation in your library collection through selection auditing, weeding, and marketing.
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Auditing libraries is vital work and ensures that stories captured within the collection create positive views, showcase many perspectives, and celebrate what makes all humans unique.
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Learn to design library programs that meet the needs of vulnerable populations through an equity-focused model.
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Learn about difficulties people with hearing loss experience and different strategies for communication and accessibility.
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Keeping Governance on Track - A FREE Webinar Series for Library BoardsThis two-part series is presented by the United for Libraries Intellectual Freedom Task Force and is made available FREE to all participants by the Jack Neal Fund.Keeping Governance on
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Hear how one library leveraged staff talent to successfully reboot their strategic vision, centered on equity.
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Learn how San Francisco Public Library partnered with hoopla Digital to bring e-books/media to people in the county’s jails.
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ALA has taken highlights from the over 120 LLX sessions and packaged them into a convenient, accessible set of recordings, available to you at ALA eLearning.
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