Course Information
| Session |
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| Credits | 1.5 CEUs or 15 PDHs |
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| Registration dates | We accept registrations through the first week of classes, unless enrollment is full, and unless the class was canceled before it started due to low enrollment. |
Active Allyship in Libraries: Principles in Action
$250.00
Dates: January 6 - February 2Credits: 1.5 CEUs or 15 PDHs
The course aims to help participants understand and recognize their position in relation to marginalized groups. Each week will focus on a specific theme and include both asynchronous and synchronous activities, such as small group discussions and role-playing scenarios. Learners will gain the essentials and confidence needed to be an active ally to colleagues and library users. The themes to be discussed include: the fundamentals of allyship, characteristics of authenticity and active allyship, and learning from mistakes to stay motivated and engaged in your allyship journey.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Cultivate an awareness and appreciation of your position in relation to marginalized communities.
2. Acquire the knowledge and confidence necessary to serve as an effective ally.
Course Description
The course aims to help participants understand and recognize their position in relation to marginalized groups. Each week will focus on a specific theme and include both asynchronous and synchronous activities, such as small group discussions and role-playing scenarios. Learners will gain the essentials and confidence needed to be an active ally to colleagues and library users. The themes to be discussed include: the fundamentals of allyship, characteristics of authenticity and active allyship, and learning from mistakes to stay motivated and engaged in your allyship journey.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Cultivate an awareness and appreciation of your position in relation to marginalized communities.
2. Acquire the knowledge and confidence necessary to serve as an effective ally.
Lisa Cruces
Lisa Cruces is an independent consultant specializing in academic libraries, archives, and organizational development. Previously, Cruces has held positions at the Harry Ransom Center, University of Notre Dame, the University of Houston, and Texas State University, as well as advisory roles for non-institutional community archives and BIPOC collectives. Cruces completed her master of science in Information Studies at the University of Texas at Austin with a focus in archives and special collections and is currently pursuing her MBA in Human Resource Management at Texas State University. Her research focuses on assessing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in academia and workplace settings.
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