Library EDI Committees Discussion Group

Hello Everyone,

ODLOS is very excited to invite you all to our upcoming webinar, "Making Space for Meaningful Storytelling: Lessons from StoryCorps," taking place December 11, 2024 at 3pm Central. This webinar is free to join and welcomes everyone, so please share this invitation with members and partners.  Learn more about the webinar below, and register here: https://ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9X94PK9ERxejJdNMiKbKvQ.

Making Space for Meaningful Storytelling: Lessons from StoryCorps 

Presented by the American Library Association and StoryCorps

Date & Time: December 11, 2024 3pm Central
Duration: 90 minutes

Storytelling has the power to heal, inspire, and foster connections. In collaboration with StoryCorps, the American Library Association presents a transformative webinar that explores how libraries can become pivotal spaces for literacy, community well-being, and empowerment through the art of storytelling. This session is part of the larger initiative, Storytelling for Literacy and Community Healing: Empowering Libraries as Catalysts for Change, which equips libraries with the tools to support marginalized communities, including incarcerated individuals, using storytelling to create positive change. The initiative is generously funded by The Estée Lauder Companies' WRITING CHANGE initiative, which was established in partnership with poet, activist, and Estée Lauder Global Changemaker Amanda Gorman. WRITING CHANGE supports organizations, including ALA, that help to advance literacy as a pathway to equality, access, and social change. 

 In this webinar, you will: 

•  Master Best Practices: Gain practical skills in deep listening and asking great questions-key components of effective storytelling. 
•  Discover Library Applications: Learn how libraries are using storytelling to engage their communities through real-life case studies. Get access to free StoryCorps resources that can help bring these ideas to life in your own library. 
•  Engage with a Community Panel: Hear from individuals who have been directly impacted by incarceration, as they discuss the importance of sharing their stories and reclaiming their narratives. 
•  Learn about StoryCorps: Discover the history, mission, and impact of StoryCorps, a nonprofit organization dedicated to recording and preserving personal stories. Explore the key elements of their conversational model and its potential in empowering communities. 

 Reserve Your Free Spot Today! https://ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9X94PK9ERxejJdNMiKbKvQ

Why Attend?
This webinar is designed for library professionals, educators, and community leaders who want to use storytelling as a powerful tool for healing, literacy, and social change. Participants will leave with actionable strategies and a renewed sense of purpose in their work to transform their communities.

Automatic captions will be enabled for this event. If you require any additional accommodation to fully participate in this event, please contact us at (312) 280-5020 or hpearson@ala.org by December 9th, 2024 with the service requested and your preferred contact information. We will do our best to fulfill all requests.

Hope to see you there!