Module 3: Transforming Library Collections, Continued

Module Objectives

  • Identify opportunities to improve representation within library collections.
  • Develop an activity plan for the professional growth project.

Think

  • Module 24b: Transforming Library Collections, Part II from Hughes-Hassell, S., Rawson, C. H., & Hirsh, K. (2019). Project READY: Reimagining equity and access to diverse youth [online curriculum]. https://ready.web.unc.edu/

Create

Submit the following to your instructor, per their directions:

Step Five: Activity Plan

The activity plan is designed to help you plan your activity and frame your thinking. What resources and assistance do you need? What is your timeline? How will you implement each step? This is a planning document and is meant to aid you. Although you must turn it in, consider it a flexible and living document that will adapt and change as your project does.

Please note you are welcome to edit this section, and any other portion, of this packet as you move through this project. Keeping the document up to date as you make changes will help your professor and mentor assist you more effectively.

  • Write a SMARTIE goal for the semester? For guidance on how to write a SMARTIE goal, see Appendix B. Template Make a copy and rename it.
  • How much time (in hours) do you anticipate needing to complete this project?
  • Outline each step you need to take to complete your activity. Include a timeline. You may wish to refer to the remainder of this packet to help ensure you meet all the necessary milestones.
  • What resources do you need for this activity?
    • Equipment:
    • Materials:
    • Information:
    • Resources:
    • Expert advice or research:
    • Volunteers:
  • Who can best provide resources and/or guidance?
  • What questions or concerns do you have at this stage?

Share

In the Module 3 forum, add to the discussion around the following prompt. Do not create a new thread, but rather continue the discussion your classmates have started. You may still reply to a specific classmate. 

  • What steps can you take professionally and personally to send a message to publishers that representation matters and that publishing books by authors/illustrators who belong to marginalized communities is critical?
  • How can you find books written by Indigenous authors? Identify 3 sources of books to fill gaps in your collection in this area.

Respond to three or more of your classmates.

Grow
Continue your Project READY journal.