Training 

Being able to work across cultures is an increasingly necessary skill for all employees. Communications expert Tatiana Kolovou helps you develop the cross-cultural intelligence to navigate cultural differences. She outlines the six primary areas of cultural difference, highlighting the differences between high- and low-context cultures. The course closes by exploring a few real-world scenarios that demonstrate how to apply the principles of cross-cultural intelligence.

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This short, self-paced training is directed at people in every type of role and at every level of their organization. It provides a short summary of the research on how successful DEI initiatives advance business goals, the historical context for DEI work, and definitions of several key terms and concepts that are commonly used in DEI literature.

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This course will introduce you to the exciting field of gender, sexuality, and women's studies, and to LGBTQIA identities. We will use a range of interdisciplinary concepts, tools, and methods to understand and analyze how identity shapes our experiences in culture and in the workplace.

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Project Implicit scientists produce high-impact research that forms the basis of our scientific knowledge about bias and disparities. 

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Master the strategies and tools that enable you to form, join and lead teams more effectively. You learn how to: recognize aspects of team culture, draw out the collective wisdom of diverse teams, handle conflict, establish common ground rules, maximize team performance, and create a team culture of continuous learning

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Down to the Struts is a podcast about disability, design, and intersectionality, where we uncover the building blocks for a more accessible, inclusive, and equitable world for all disabled people. 

Podcast

 You'll learn how to identify and counteract inequity in organizations, how to build the business case for diversity and inclusion, and how managers can  constructively address inequity. You'll also learn how to promote the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion at work, how to have difficult conversations, and how to manage and lead change.

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This course systematically prepares anyone interested in diversity and multiculturalism with important skills to make their environments more inclusive, safe, productive, and connected. Concepts covered include the cultural, historical, and philosophical foundations of education in a multicultural society. 

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On the Block is a Dallas Public Library podcast about the stories, opinions, and talents of our neighbors experiencing homelessness. Join us as we explore the state of homelessness in Dallas. 

Podcast

Are you neurodivergent? Curious about neurodiversity? Join two neurodivergent librarians as we discuss life under the neurodiversity umbrella, especially the autistic and ADHD experience. We will discuss updated terminology, best practices, and more.

Webinar

Hear from librarians of color speak to the fullness of their careers including successes, challenges, and achievements. How do they do it? Join co-hosts Jamia Williams and Jamillah R. Gabriel to find out more about their #LibVoices. 

Podcast

ASLU is an online American Sign Language curriculum resource center.  ASLU provides many free self-study materials, lessons, and information as well as formal tuition-based courses.

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The podcast's mission is to powerfully deconstruct disability through candid conversations with experts exploring topics related to disability. The podcast looks to educate, empower, voice, and build a more inclusive society.  

Podcast

A webinar that delves into the heart of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) — with a specific focus on the most recently added (and sometimes misunderstood) "B" for Belonging. 

Webinar

In this course you will: 1. understand this paradox, 2. understand its dynamics, and 3. identify ways to manage it, so that you can better channel the diversity potential in the workplace for greater performance and innovation.

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This webinar will explore cultivating an environment of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), and the benefits of balancing empathy and assertiveness while listening to and understanding the needs of colleagues and the community. We will explore what’s next in the DEIB library space, what to consider, and how you can personally help move things forward in a positive direction in the library environment.


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Webinar

A webinar about the creation of an IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access) committee at the North Liberty Library and how the role of that committee is helping drive operations and services to create a place of belonging for all. 


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Webinar

A website with a list of archived webinars from the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

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A Padlet website by Dr. Nicole A. Cooke, the Augusta Baker Chair at the University of South Carolina. 

Cooke, N. A. (2020, May 30). Anti-Racism Resources for all ages. [A project of the Augusta Baker Endowed Chair at the University of South Carolina]. https://padlet.com/nicolethelibrarian/nbasekqoazt336co

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A Hosted by journalists of color, our podcast tackles the subject of race with empathy and humor. We explore how race affects every part of society — from politics and pop culture to history, food and everything in between. This podcast makes all of us part of the conversation — because we're all part of the story.

Podcast

A collection of resources aiming to educate people about LGBTQ+ in a positive and engaging way. It is part of the hues global justice collective

Collection of Resources

A collection of content and digital tools, including webinars, blogs, and relevant resources to empower you with fresh insights, information, and practical strategies 

Collection of Resources

A series of professional development modules for librarians about race and racism, racial equity, and culturally sustaining pedagogy. 

Course

This guide is created to help anyone learn how to use people’s correct pronouns. 

Guide

Untying Knots, co-hosted by Nikhil Raghuveera and Erica Licht, explores how people and organizations are untying knots of systemic oppression and working towards a more equitable future. Each episode features special guests and a focus on thematic areas across society.

Podcast

A course discussing ways race, ethnicity and cultural diversity have shaped American institutions, ideology, law, and social relationships from the colonial era to the present

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A collection of resources, specifically webinars and videos, exploring the whos, whys and how's behind many of the challenges we are seeing today

Collection of Resources

A collection of resources, specifically webinars and videos, exploring the whos, whys and how's behind many of the challenges we are seeing today

Collection of Resources

 Professional development resources for library professionals from all types of libraries in order to build capacity for providing equitable access and services to patrons with disabilities, an underserved population. 

Collection of Resources

This guide is intended to provide some general information about anti-oppression, diversity, and inclusion as well as information and resources for social justice

Collection of Resources

Toolkit from the Oregon Library Association for professional development in Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Antiracist initiatives in order to create awareness and adherence to a more equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace. 

Toolkit

 A webinar about how Multnomah County Library has developed a “Racially Just” toolkit, containing activities staff can use to learn and practice on their own, with colleagues, or in their staff groups. 


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Webinar

This webinar offers guidance for libraries to effectively organize for diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice. 

Webinar

A webinar about how to decode microaggresions in the library environment.

Webinar

In this talk, psychologist Jennifer L. Eberhardt explores how our biases unfairly target Black people at all levels of society, from schools and social media to policing and criminal justice, and discusses how creating points of friction can help us actively interrupt and address this troubling problem.

TEDTalk

An article about how to educate yourself on gender-exclusive language and implementing strategies for diversity in the workplace

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This toolkit provides some talking points you may choose to use in conversations with customers when confronted with EDI and antiracism topics

Toolkit

A training on field-tested and research-based concepts you can use to address both issues of institutional racism in your own organization and in the communities to which you connect and serve.

Webinar

What does it mean to be in solidarity with other Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color. (BIPOC)? This webinar will be a discussion of why solidarity is vital and what it might look for us to engage in it.


Webinar

Microaggression is a term used for brief and commonplace daily verbal, behavioral, or environmental indignities, whether intentional or unintentional, that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative prejudicial slights and insults toward any group. In this Talk Tiffany, lays out how this behavior manifests itself, the role you play, and what you can do to avoid perpetuating its continued existence in society.

TEDTalk

In this actionable talk, Melinda Epler shares three ways to support people who are underrepresented in the workplace. "There's no magic wand for correcting diversity and inclusion," she says. "Change happens one person at a time, one act at a time, one word at a time." 

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