Jumpstart Inclusive Cataloging (Spring 2026)
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Course Details April 14, 2026
 Half-Day Online Course
 4 Credit Hours
 Recommended for academic and cataloging librarians and staff.
 $249 (Save with early bird and group rate discounts!)
ABOUT THIS COURSEEnsure your collections are accessible and inclusive by learning how to catalog with a critical eye and start an inclusivity audit. Live Session via Zoom: While the current, standard classification systems have their benefits, they also often create unnecessary confusion and barriers to accessing resources. During this course, you’ll learn how to conduct an inclusivity audit of your cataloging system and develop practical strategies for ensuring your collections are organized with all people in mind. This process can be daunting, but you’re not alone! This course will provide guidance no matter the type of library you work in or the current cataloging system you use. You’ll learn tangible takeaways—how to make the case for inclusive cataloging to your leadership, involve your community, and hear how other libraries have begun their critical cataloging process for Indigenous and other non-Western collections. You’ll leave this one-day intensive with new ideas and strategies for making sustainable change at your library. The live session runs on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, from 12:00 to 4:00 pm ET (recorded for on-demand viewing). Return to Full Course Catalog AFTER YOU ATTEND THIS COURSE, YOU'LL BE ABLE TO:
WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE: This course is for academic and cataloging librarians and staff . THIS WILL BE A HALF-DAY ONLINE COURSE AND WILL INCLUDE:
If you attend or watch the recordings of all live sessions, you'll spend approximately 4 hours on this course. You'll earn 4 hours of PD credit and a Library Journal certificate of completion. ON-DEMAND ACCESS: All live guest speaker sessions are recorded and available on-demand for six months following the initial broadcast as a part of your purchase. CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION: Complete the course and earn 4 professional development credit hours. We provide a certificate that is emailed to you. ACCESSIBILITY: All guest speaker sessions feature auto captioning and are made available on demand after the initial broadcast. Please email course-support@libraryjournal.com upon registration if you require any special accommodations and we will make our best efforts to facilitate them. SUPPORT: For support with online courses, please contact course-support@libraryjournal.com. DISCOUNTED RATES ARE AVAILABLE FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY. Secure your tickets now to lock in the best price!
GROUP RATES We offer discounts for groups of 3 or more. For larger groups of 15 or more, we offer the option to apply group rates across multiple courses to receive significant discounts. For more information, select “Bulk Course Credits Packages” in the form below. Request Discounted Group Pricing For support with group purchases, please contact groupsales@libraryjournal.com. |
