Join us for two, free online trainings on adaptive programming and collection development in libraries. These free trainings will be presented by Jen Taggart, creator of Adaptive Umbrella and Youth Services Department Head at the Bloomfield Township Public Library in Michigan. Public, school, tribal, and academic library staff may register for one or both trainings (the content is different in each training).

The first 60 Idaho library staff to register and participate in at least one accessibility workshop will receive 1 copy of the following professional development book from ICfL after the webinar:

Library Programming for Autistic Children and Teens, 2nd Edition (2021), by Amelia Anderson (limit 1 book per participating library branch).

This two-part training will include:

Part 1: “AccessABILITY in Library Collections” on Thursday, April 25 from 1:00 – 2:15 MTD via Zoom

  • View a detailed description and register for training Part 1 here.

Part 2: “Sensory Story Time: Engaging Youth of All Abilities” on Wednesday, May 1 from 1:00 – 2:15 MTD via Zoom

  • View a detailed description and register for training Part 2 here.

Questions? Contact Kristina Taylor, Outreach & Family Engagement Consultant.