Education Institute: Addressing Diversity in the Library Collection - Myra Junyk
This workshop will address the issues of diversity in school library collections. Current research on the reading process, strategies to address student interests and titles to entice even the most reluctant reader will be discussed!
Who Should Participate?
- Teacher-Librarians
- Teachers
- Librarians
- Consultants
- Teacher Candidates
- School Administrators
The Key Benefits for Participants:
Participants will get a chance to re-examine the kinds of materials which are available for promoting diversity in libraries. They will learn how to attract readers by rethinking their current selection criteria for materials promoting diversity and considering new materials. A book list of suggested titles will be provided.
Key Topics to be Explored:
- Selection Criteria for Materials Promoting Diversity
- Kinds of Materials Available to Promote Diversity
- Motivating Students to Read
- Collection Development
- Suggested Titles