State Library is hosting two Ohio Collection Analysis Initiative workshops in October
by Janet Ingraham Dwyer 2 years, 2 months ago
The State Library is hosting two Ohio Collection Analysis Initiative workshops in October. The first workshop is Reading, Interpreting, and Analyzing Upon List Analysis Reports on Tuesday, October 11 at 3:30 p.m. (ET). During this 75-minute workshop, participants will examine their List Analysis Reports and learn how to use the data to inform their collection development decisions. Attend this workshop to learn how to identify exceptional diverse books for children and teens, and infuse your lists with culturally relevant materials.
On October 25 at 3:30 p.m. (ET) workshop participants will learn how to Feature Award-Winning Indigenous Titles with the Diverse Books Toolkit. Get your collections ready for Indigenous tribes' units and Thanksgiving displays. During this workshop participants will learn to build Custom Reading Lists full of authentic resources that celebrate indigenous titles and authors, while also addressing any potential areas of need within your collection.
Register for October 11: https://teachingbooks-net.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwofuuvrjkoGN33rffoK8lOyRTKrXQARogm
Register for October 25: https://teachingbooks-net.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEoce6qqjMuGNTp58J-RHTf3rdRbbelqVqt
Webinar registration links are separate from registration for access to the Ohio Collection Analysis Initiative.
In Spring of 2022, the State Library of Ohio announced the Ohio Collection Analysis Initiative. Since its launch, 420 library staff from over 78 counties throughout Ohio have registered for exclusive access to this original, self-paced, collection analysis initiative. Library staff have explored resources, attended webinars and open office hours, and used tools to consider collections that empower children and young adult readers by respecting and appreciating what makes them different and the same. The initiative is ongoing—register for access at any time, start when you are ready, and work at your own pace.
Register here for access to the Ohio Collection Analysis Initiative.
Notable highlights from this impactful initiative:
- Free for staff working in all types of Ohio libraries! It is available at no cost to you.
- There are no time constraints for completing this program. Set your own goals and progress at your own pace.
- Personalized support. You have access to a dedicated, full-time specialist for assistance at any time.
- Unlimited access to a Collection Analysis Toolkit. This toolkit complements the collection development work you already have in place.
- Unlimited access to a vetted collection of materials about children's & young adult books and authors.
- Identifiable action steps. You will receive a custom Implementation Plan that outlines your collection development decisions and next steps.
This initiative provides the tools and support to consider your library’s print collections for children and young adults.
The Ohio Collection Analysis Initiative is a collaborative project of the State Library of Ohio and TeachingBooks.net. The project is funded in whole or in part with Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) federal funds granted to the State Library of Ohio. The opinions and content expressed do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of IMLS or the State Library of Ohio, and no official endorsement by either agency should be inferred. This initiative is available for exclusive use by any Ohio library staff. This material may be shared with colleagues within Ohio. Distributing the Handbook and/or links to any of its components outside of Ohio is prohibited.
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