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State Library is hosting a <b>webinar Thursday, October 26 at 3:30 p.m</b>. on <b>
Creating Supportive Collections for Childrens and Teens</b>. Although Pride is typically a focus for June, there is no wrong time to ensure that your youth collections serve all your readers—particularly those who may often be underrepresented. Join this workshop
to learn how TeachingBooks can help you identify impactful, LGBTQ+ books that address potential areas of need within your collections. Registrants will walk away with a list full of authentic resources that celebrate LGBTQ+ titles and authors, as well as an
action plan that details how to implement those titles into their existing, holistic collections that represent the entire community.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Ohio Collection Analysis Initiative</a>. Ohio library staff have exclusive access to an original, self-paced, collection analysis initiative for considering collections that empower children and young adult readers by respecting and appreciating what makes
them different and the same. This initiative provides the tools, time, and support to consider your library’s print collections for children and young adults. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">The Ohio Collection Analysis Initiative is a collaborative project of the State Library of Ohio and
<a href="https://www.teachingbooks.net/">TeachingBooks.net</a>. The project is funded in whole or in part with Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) federal funds granted to the State Library of Ohio. The opinions
and content expressed do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of IMLS or the State Library of Ohio, and no official endorsement by either agency should be inferred. This initiative is available for exclusive use by any Ohio library staff. Distributing
the Handbook and/or links to any of its components outside of Ohio is prohibited. This material may be shared with colleagues within Ohio. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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