Join the Enoch Pratt Free Library’s Office of Equity and Fair Practice (OEFP) for a presentation that empowers you to recognize diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and social justice needs within your community. You will learn how to implement effective, measurable strategies for DEI and social justice programs and services in libraries. The session will guide you in developing community-informed programs that address social justice, ensuring libraries serve as inclusive spaces. Be prepared to leave inspired, equipped and motivated to provide equitable services to the underserved.
Market your collection more successfully! Make inclusive and exciting displays and booklists that your customers want to engage with! Using an EDI lens and a focus on customer relevancy, libraries can make booklists and displays that increase discoverability, improve readers advisory, and boost circulation. This program will talk about the benefits of creating custom booklists and walk participants through the hows and whys of building, maintaining, and displaying these powerful marketing tools. It will also include an overview of creating display guidelines to help set your library’s standard for physical and digital displays.
