Diversity Discussions

October 31, 2018 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Blog Roll Call: Diversity in YA Literature, a list of resources to help librarians diversify their shelves

When I talk about doing a diversity audit, one of the first questions I get asked is how I know whether or not a book is diverse. There is no easy answer that does not involve doing a small amount of research. Though over time, because I tend to deal exclusively with YA, I gain […]

March 20, 2016 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Sunday Reflections: That’s Me in the Corner, Losing My Confidence (as a Reviewer)

I like Science Fiction. Like, a lot. I especially like Science Fiction that has alien invasions. Remember the moment in Independence Day when Will Smith walks out of the house to get the paper and he looks to the left, then he looks to the right, and then he finally looks up and realizes that […]

February 21, 2014 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Diversity Discussions: (Inter)Cultural Programming at the Library, by Jayla

About two weeks ago I had the privilege of attending a training session on Diversity and Outreach. The presenters of the program are the duo behind the edutainment team, Crisscross Mango Sauce. I thoroughly enjoyed the information that the ladies shared with us. One of the things that stuck with me as I was leaving […]