YALSA's Teen Services Competencies for Library Staff describes Equity of Access in this way:
"Ensures access to a wide variety of library resources, services, and activities for and with all teens, especially those facing challenges to access."
The association's current and previous continuing education opportunities in this area are:
Archived Webinars
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YALSA members can access the full set of archived webinars related to the topic of Equity of Access via our YouTube playlist by logging in to this site.
Non-members can purchase individual access to webinars related to Equity of Access for $29 or purchase group access for $99.
- February 2019: Providing Equitable Access for All Teens @ Your Library
Member access
Non-member purchase - January 2019: Everyday Disabilities: Welcoming Teens with Disabilities
Member access
Non-member purchase - October 2018: Equity of Access
Free access for members and non-members - January 2018: The Elephant in the Library: Making Implicit Biases Explicit
Member access
Non-member purchase - May. 2017: Repair the Harm - Restorative Approaches to Teen Behavior Management
Member access
Non-member purchase - January 2017: Let's Kee it Real - Library Staff Helping Teens Examine Issues of Social Justice, Equity, & Race
Member access
Non-member purchase - August 2016: Connecting Teens to Mental Health Support and Resources
Member access
Non-member purchase - April 2016: Connecting with Immigrant and Refugee Youth
Member access
Non-member purchase - August 2015: Identifying and Serving Youth Facing. Homelessnes
Member access
Non-member purchase
Snack Breaks
View the Equity of Access YouTube playlist for all of our short videos on this topic.
To learn more about YALSA's continuing education opportunities contact Linda W. Braun, CE Consultant, lbraun@leonline.com