BUILDING  –  EQUITY  –  BASED  –  SUMMERS

Overview

Just find a place to start.

Building Equity-Based Summers requires bravery, risk-taking, and recognizing that equity work is often messy. Be inspired to get started through our video case studies.

Hear first-hand accounts of the impact of BEBS participation on library services.

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How have BEBS' learnings translated into real-world change for libraries and communities? Library staff share their real stories of growth.

Wondering what it is like to attend the four BEBS’ sessions? Explore videos highlighting what previous participants have to say.

We believe that providing equitable services is central to most library’s mission statements and that all people are vulnerable to biased thinking that could act as a barrier to reaching that goal.

- California library staff member
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Could BEBS impact more of your community? Join our free learning sessions to begin the change.

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