[Libs-Or] Infopeople Course: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Action in the Library Workplace

[Darci Hanning]

Greetings,

The following three-week online course is being offered by Infopeople for $175 and starts on September 8:

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Action in the Library Workplace<https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=927&reset=1>
An Infopeople 3-week online course, September 8 - 28, 2020

Implementing diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace is imperative. We know that when diverse leadership does not exist, women are 20% less likely than straight men to win endorsement for their ideas; LGBTQ people are 21% less likely; and people of color are most affected at 24%. The world of libraries is largely lacking diversity, which is why these statistics matter.

Those who are part of marginalized groups should be heard, seen, and treated equitably. Your organization is likely missing out on amazing ideas, solutions, relationships, and opportunities to do the right thing ethically by supporting ALL staff fully. The challenge? Many from diverse backgrounds are often overlooked and unheard.

In this 3-week online course learners will:

  *   Discover how bias starts during the hiring process and throughout the professional journey at an organization and how to combat this issue.
  *   Become a safe ally for those of marginalized groups.
  *   Create checks and balances so that diverse coworkers know that their insights are heard.
  *   Build processes and initiatives around fighting bias in their workplace.

Course Description:
Through a series of three scheduled live online meetings, supplementary materials and practical assignments, participants will learn the tools needed to truly listen to coworkers of marginalized populations with empathy, build trust, create improved morale, and better support the in the communities they serve.

Online Meetings

*        Meeting One - Hire Without Bias: September 9 @11am Pacific

*        Meeting Two - Forming Allies in The Workplace: September 16 @11am Pacific

*        Meeting Three - Inclusivity in Action: September 23 @11am Pacific

Note: Please make every effort to ensure that you are able to attend these two meetings before enrolling in the course. If this is not possible, archived recordings will be made available.

Instructor: Kim Crowder<https://infopeople.org/people/kimberly-crowder>

Fee: $175.
For a complete course description and to register go to https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=927&reset=1

Questions? Please contact:

Gini Ambrosino
Infopeople Project Assistant
916-690-6595
assist at Infopeople.org<mailto:assist at Infopeople.org>
https://infopeople.org


Cheers,
Darci Hanning, MLIS
Public Library Consultant / CE Coordinator
Continuing Education Resources: https://libguides.osl.state.or.us/conted

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