by Jamie Matczak | Feb 8, 2024 | Inclusive Services
Resources: Queer Liberation Library: The Queer Liberation Library (QLL) is “fighting to build a vibrant, flourishing queer future by connecting LGBTQ+ people with literature, information, and resources that celebrate the unique and empowering diversity of our...
by Jamie Matczak | Jan 8, 2024 | Inclusive Services
Happy New Year y’all! This month is National Braille Literacy Month and I just wanted to highlight a few things you may not know about Braille: Many sighted people don’t realize most individuals who are proficient in braille learned it in school as children....
by Jamie Matczak | Dec 7, 2020 | Inclusive Services
There continues to be amazing continuing education on inclusive subjects! A lengthy list is below, including some new classes that start next year. After that, I’ve listed a month and a half of upcoming diverse holidays to help plan displays, storytimes, or...
by Jamie Matczak | Sep 25, 2020 | Inclusive Services
Ryan Dowd’s Next Homelessness Webinar Dementia and Alzheimer’s: Compassionately and effectively working with people with dementia Some of the issues covered: What is the science behind dementia? How can you compassionately work with someone who is agitated or...
by Jamie Matczak | Jul 31, 2020 | Inclusive Services
Libraries Respond: Protecting and Supporting Transgender Staff and Patrons ALA’s ODLOS has created a new resource to help library workers ensure that their space is safe and welcoming to trans patrons and staff. This resource includes suggestions related to...
by Jamie Matczak | Jun 25, 2020 | Inclusive Services
Free virtual Advancing Racial Equity & Inclusion in the Workplace Symposium From the Denver Public Library: a virtual three-day “Advancing Equity & Inclusion in the Workplace Symposium” on July 8th-10th from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM MST. The symposium will be...
