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Building Accessible Library Collections for Individuals with Disabilities presented by Renee Grassi

August 26, 2021

Building Accessible Library Collections for Individuals with Disabilities presented by Renee Grassi

August 26, 2021

Developing Responsive Collections for LGBTQ+ patrons of All Ages presented by Dr. Jamie Campbell Naidoo

September 15, 2021

Auditing Your Collection for Diversity and Inclusion presented by Sophie Kenney, Cathy Mori, and Katy Almendinger

October 18, 2021

Continuing Education Archives

Conducting a Library Facility Security Assessment

Understanding WEMI (Work, Expression, Manifestation, Item)

FRBR (Functional Requirements of Bibliographic Records)

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Illinois Library Association (ILA) Illinois Library Laws & Rules (2020)

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