Library Policies and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: What Trustees and Boards Need to Know

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Live Webinar: Sat., Jan. 21, 2023, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Eastern
 
Description
Crafting and revising library policies with an equity, diversity, and inclusion lens is essential for public libraries. Learn how the library board and the director can work together to ensure that the library’s policies are inclusive to those who identify as BIPOC, disabled, and/or LGBTQ+, etc. Find out how to identify problematic issues in current policies, and how to ensure your policies follow legal guidelines. Attendees will also learn tips on demonstrating the importance of inclusive policies to board members and library staff. A Q&A will be included in the presentation.
 
Speakers
Tara MichenerTara Michener is a two-time TEDx Speaker and an award-winning author of six children's books that range from early reader to young adult. Tara has a B.A. in journalism & public relations, an M.A. in counseling with a specialization in child and adolescent therapy, and intensive expertise in relational aggression and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Tara has created content for organizations such as the Library of Michigan, the Public Library Association Conference, the Michigan Library Association Conference, and more. Tara is the principal of a mental health private practice and psycho-educational center, Michener Associates Counseling Center. Tara has contributed for Essence Magazine, Prevention Magazine, WDET Detroit Today, and more. She is a past president of a library board and was a library Trustee for more than eight years. Tara is the Equity and Inclusion Chair of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI)-Michigan, and a SCBWI Impact Legacy Foundation Committee Member committed to literacy and access.
 
Clare MembielaClare Membiela is the Library Law Consultant for the Library of Michigan. She helps public libraries understand and manage legal issues that impact library services. Before joining the Library of Michigan in 2016, she was the associate director for library and instructional support for the Western Michigan University Cooley Law School Libraries. Before moving to Michigan, she worked at the University of Miami Law Library as the head of reference services. Prior to her academic library work, she worked for two major law firms as a librarian in their Miami offices. She has an MLS. from Southern Connecticut State University, a JD from the University of Miami, and 30 years of law library experience. She is excited about helping public libraries by connecting them to the legal information they need.
 
Live Webinar
Registration includes the live webinar and on-demand access to the recording, slides, and handouts.
Live Webinar Date: Saturday, January 21, 2023

Duration: 90 minutes

Start Time:

  • 11:00 am Eastern
  • 10:00 am Central
  • 9:00 am Mountain
  • 8:00 am Pacific
  • 7:00 am Alaska
On-Demand Access
The on-demand recording, slides, and handouts will be available beginning January 24, 2023.
 
Target Audience
  • Library Trustees / Library Board Members
  • Library Directors
  • Library Staff who work with Trustees / Board Members
  • State Library Staff
  • Students
How Registration Works
  • All registration and participation is per person; there is no group viewing or group registration option.
  • Base price is $79 per person. Membership‐related discount is based on the membership status of the person purchasing the seat(s):
    • ALA personal members receive a 10% discount
    • United for Libraries personal members receive a 35% discount.
    • United for Libraries groups members receive a 35% discount (locate coupon code in your group member benefit course on this site).
  • Bulk purchase discounts apply for purchases of multiple seats (3‐6 seats extra 30% off; 7‐12 seats extra 35% off; 13+ seats extra 40% off).
  • Purchaser receives one “sign‐up code” per seat purchased and distributes sign‐up code(s) to individuals, who then redeem the sign‐up code to complete their registration.
Pricing & Registration
Please take a moment to carefully review the pricing and registration options. If you have any questions, please contact United for Libraries *before* you purchase. Pricing is per person.

Non-Members: $79.00
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ALA Personal Member: $71.10
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United for Libraries Personal Member: $51.35
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United for Libraries Group Member: $51.35
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United for Libraries Statewide All-Access Partners: FREE
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  • Free registration in Mississippi includes the library director and board members at each of the 53 library systems.
  • Free registration in all other states includes all library directors/staff, all Trustees/board members, all Friends groups, and all Foundations.
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