<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">*Cross posted to
multiple lists*</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Core Classroom: Designed
with You in Mind: Welcoming Patrons and Staff with Disabilities in Your Library</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Classroom Dates: September
7 – September 28, 2022</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">In this workshop, you will learn to
navigate the many facets libraries can employ to serve patrons of all ages with
disabilities, both physical and intellectual. In this session, we will address
the basic how-tos of beginning or expanding services to patrons with disabilities
as well as a look at community collaboration, grant writing, needs assessments,
Universal Design, emerging technology, and practical applications of services
(i.e. programs, outreach, and virtual services) to meet the needs of this
underserved population.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="color:black">Classroom Schedule:</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Week 1: Introduction/Ableism</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Week 2: Technology/Universal Design</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Week 3: Budget/Grants</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Week 4: Practical Applications</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="color:black">Learning Outcomes: </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">At the end of this course, attendees
will be able to:<b></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">identify and combat internalized and
systemic ableism;</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">gain practical knowledge and tools, including
identifying grants and community resources to plan for sustainability; and</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">build awareness of physical/tangible
and technology/virtual accessibility</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="color:black">Who Should Attend:</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">To staff at all levels of library
service and administration in public, academic and school library settings. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="color:black">Registration Fees: </span></b><b></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">ALA
Member Price: $188.10</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Non
Member Price: $209.00</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Division
Member Price: $165.11</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">ALA Student
Members: $188.10</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Presenter: Kelsey McLane is the Library Services
Specialist at Goshen College in Northern Indiana. She works to promote library
services and information literacy to faculty and staff. She also works with the
Academic Success Center to ensure students with disabilities have equal access
to their education. This can include working with assistive technology,
creating captions for instructors and campus events, meeting with students one
on one to plan for the semester, provide audiobooks or text-to-speech
textbooks, and advocating for these students to both faculty and the
administration.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Prior to her work at Goshen College, Kelsey worked in
public libraries for 12 years both in Northern Indiana and with the Arapahoe
Libraries south of Denver, Colorado. In public libraries, she advocated for
patrons with disabilities, worked with administration to add inclusivity for
patrons with disabilities to the strategic plan, created outreach services, and
implemented in-library programs for this underserved population.</span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">For additional details and access to the registration link please
search the</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a href="https://elearning.ala.org/local/catalog/view/product.php?productid=112" target="_blank" style="color:blue"> eLearning catalog</a><span style="color:black"> for this
course.</span></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">For questions about registration, contact ALA Registration by email at
<a href="mailto:registration@ala.org" target="_blank" style="color:blue">registration@ala.org</a>.</p>
<p style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">For all other questions or comments related to this course, please
contact Tom Ferren Core Program Officer at </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a href="mailto:tferren@ala.org" style="color:blue">tferren@ala.org</a><span style="color:black">.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a name="_Hlk112169020">*Posted on behalf of the Core Continuing Education Committee.*</a></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Find your home,
find your Core! </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Searching for
your place in ALA? If your role is in buildings, collections, management, or
technology, then Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures may be the perfect
fit for you! Six sections let you tailor your membership to the areas that
match your interests and career aspirations. Our interest groups offer
networking and problem-solving, while our volunteer opportunities give you
practical experience for your résumé. Our members are critical to implementing
and maintaining core library services; they come from every level of
responsibility and help shape the future of the profession. We hope you’ll
consider joining and finding your home in Core!</p></div></div>