Monthly EDI Tip from WLA's New Special Interest Group

Dear Wisconsin Library Community,

As we begin a new year, consider utilizing the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Training Calendar when seeking professional learning opportunities. The EDI Training calendar is an effort of the American Library Association’s Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services (ODLOS), and includes registration options for individuals outside of a particular institution/membership organization. Additionally, the ODLOS email newsletter is a valuable resource for EDI and social justice news and events for the library profession (subscribe here). Lastly, if you are looking for an EDI expert, check out the EDI Speakers Bureau. 

This monthly tip is brought to you by the Inclusive Services special interest group (SIG) of the Wisconsin Library Association. Our goal is to promote inclusion in Wisconsin libraries by helping library staff, friends and trustees recognize and implement inclusive practices. The Inclusive Services SIG will provide support of inclusive practices through organizing and/or sponsoring continuing education opportunities and the SIG will reflect and discuss inclusive practices within the Wisconsin Library Association. For more information, visit https://www.wisconsinlibraries.org/sigs.

Tessa Michaelson Schmidt (she/hers)

Public Library Consultant | Youth Services and Inclusive Services

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

(608) 267-5077 Tessa.Schmidt@dpi.wi.gov