by Corri Hines | May 25, 2023 | Accessibility, Belonging, Equity, Event, Inclusion, Professional Development, School Libraries
The Pennsylvania School Librarians Summer 2023 Series is a trio of webinars specifically for school librarians looking to deepen their practice on providing quality literature that meets the needs of all students. Each session provides advice and guidance on engaging...
by Corri Hines | May 15, 2023 | Children's Services, Professional Development, Teen
Genuine engagement with community invites us to explore the ways in which opportunities are designed and offered. As we actively engage in building and deepening relationships with communities, how might we elevate voices, strengthen services, and center equity? One...
by Corri Hines | Apr 3, 2023 | Children's Services, Professional Development, Teen
Asset mapping is a strengths-based process for systematically assessing the people, organizations, and institutions in your community to create a conceptual or physical map of your community’s strengths. This is a wonderful first step in strategic planning,...
by Corri Hines | Feb 14, 2023 | Belonging, Equity
Books about race, racism, gender identity, and sexual orientation have been banned or challenged at high rates in Pennsylvania schools in the past year. How can we prepare future educators to become advocates for the freedom to read diverse books? And what role do...
by Corri Hines | Feb 13, 2023 | Children's Services, Teen
Girls Who Code and the Urban Libraries Council announced two opportunities for libraries for Summer 2023. Girls Who Code’s Free Summer Programs Level up by becoming a coder this summer with Girls Who Code! Choose your own adventure through our two free virtual...
