Multicultural Picture Books: A Deeper Look at Your Collection
Do you feel it is important to have a diverse children’s collection, but don’t always know where to start?
Join the Diverse BookFinder as we walk you through how to use our new Collection Analysis Tool (CAT), specifically designed to help you diversify your picture book collection! This free, online resource allows you to upload a single file and get a snapshot of who is represented — and how — in your collection. The CAT is funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and will go live on October 1st. Participants will learn how to use the CAT and how to use the resulting report in combination with the Diverse BookFinder Search Tool to drive collection-based decisions. Finally, we will discuss the role of librarians in carefully reviewing books to build authentic and inclusive library collections that counter bias and promote cultural pluralism.
For more information and to register, visit: http://maine.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=5199
