Session Listing

Using content from the U-M “Bias in Everyday Life” program, this training session is to help those serving on search committees to identify how bias may creep into the search process and learn how to interrupt that bias. The URL for this session will be included in the confirmation message you receive 5-10 minutes after you register, as well as in an automatic reminder message … Continue reading Bias Interruption Training for Search Committees »

The objective of this training session is to lessen the likelihood that bias in candidate feedback will have a negative impact on search results.  Required of anyone who will be a part of an interview group for the library within one year of participating in candidate interviews. The training is encouraged for all library colleagues, especially those who may, at any point, provide feedback on … Continue reading Interrupting Bias in Candidate Feedback Processes »

Please join the Management Development Committee for a session on Skip Level Engagement. A skip level meeting provides an opportunity for employees to share their experiences, discuss their work, and connect with senior leadership (those who supervise the work of other supervisors). Skip level meetings remove the direct reporting dynamic, fostering open dialogue and building stronger, more transparent relationships across departments. During this session, you … Continue reading Skip Level Engagement »

Join us for this 2-hour workshop on the basics of pronouns and their usage. Participants will have the chance to practice using different sets of pronouns and work on bystander intervention skills.  While it isn’t required, the Spectrum Center highly recommends that participants complete the following webcourse prior to attending the workshop: Introduction to LGBTQIA2S+ Communities and Identities. This course covers a variety of foundational topics about LGBTQIA2S+ … Continue reading Pronouns 101: A workshop with the U-M Spectrum Center »

Using content from the U-M “Bias in Everyday Life” program, this training session is to help those serving on search committees to identify how bias may creep into the search process and learn how to interrupt that bias. The URL for this session will be included in the confirmation message you receive 5-10 minutes after you register, as well as in an automatic reminder message … Continue reading Bias Interruption Training for Search Committees »

The objective of this training session is to lessen the likelihood that bias in candidate feedback will have a negative impact on search results.  Required of anyone who will be a part of an interview group for the library within one year of participating in candidate interviews. The training is encouraged for all library colleagues, especially those who may, at any point, provide feedback on … Continue reading Interrupting Bias in Candidate Feedback Processes »

Please join the Research Guides Team for our first accessibility lesson. During this workshop, we’ll focus on creating accessible images with alternative text. We’ll also cover more detailed equivalent text for more detailed images and info graphics. If you can’t make it to this session, please register anyway and we’ll send you the recording afterwards! Questions? Reach out to resguidesteam@umich.edu. The URL for this online … Continue reading Images and Alternative Text: Research Guides Accessibility Lessons Series »

Using content from the U-M “Bias in Everyday Life” program, this training session is to help those serving on search committees to identify how bias may creep into the search process and learn how to interrupt that bias. The URL for this session will be included in the confirmation message you receive 5-10 minutes after you register, as well as in an automatic reminder message … Continue reading Bias Interruption Training for Search Committees »

Please join the Research Guides Team for our second accessibility lesson. During this workshop, we’ll focus on creating accessible links within your research guides. Good link text helps all users, especially those using screen readers, understand link destinations and behaviors. If you can’t make it to this session, please register anyway and we’ll send you the recording afterwards! Questions? Reach out to resguidesteam@umich.edu. The URL … Continue reading Descriptive Links: Research Guides Accessibility Lessons Series »

Location: Hybrid, Zoom and Hatcher Gallery Lab (100H) Our library community is invited to join a dynamic event that supports anti-racism in library collection work and will help launch a Library Collections Anti-Racism Community of Practice: a collaborative, action-focused network dedicated to advancing anti-racist practices in all facets of collection-related activities. Presenters will give lightning talks (5–7 minutes each), followed by Q&A and open discussion. … Continue reading Lightning Talks on Anti-Racism Work in Library Collections »

The objective of this training session is to lessen the likelihood that bias in candidate feedback will have a negative impact on search results.  Required of anyone who will be a part of an interview group for the library within one year of participating in candidate interviews. The training is encouraged for all library colleagues, especially those who may, at any point, provide feedback on … Continue reading Interrupting Bias in Candidate Feedback Processes »

Date/Time/Location: Tuesday, September 23, 10-11:30 am, Zoom (link provided upon registration) The Management Development Committee invites hiring managers, search committees, and supervisors to register for the Talent Acquisition Bootcamp, presented by the University Human Resources (UHR) Talent Acquisition team. This interactive course will help you: Implement inclusive hiring strategies Reduce subjectivity using proven tools Solve today’s hiring challenges What you’ll gain: Positive impact on your … Continue reading Talent Acquisition Bootcamp Part 1 »

Please join the Research Guides Team for our third accessibility lesson. During this workshop, we’ll focus on creating accessible text within your research guides. If you can’t make it to this session, please register anyway and we’ll send you the recording afterwards! Questions? Reach out to resguidesteam@umich.edu.   The URL for this online session will be included in the confirmation message you receive 5-10 minutes … Continue reading Textual Content: Research Guides Accessibility Lessons Series »

Using content from the U-M “Bias in Everyday Life” program, this training session is to help those serving on search committees to identify how bias may creep into the search process and learn how to interrupt that bias. The URL for this session will be included in the confirmation message you receive 5-10 minutes after you register, as well as in an automatic reminder message … Continue reading Bias Interruption Training for Search Committees »

The objective of this training session is to lessen the likelihood that bias in candidate feedback will have a negative impact on search results.  Required of anyone who will be a part of an interview group for the library within one year of participating in candidate interviews. The training is encouraged for all library colleagues, especially those who may, at any point, provide feedback on … Continue reading Interrupting Bias in Candidate Feedback Processes »

Please join the Research Guides Team for our fourth accessibility lesson. During this workshop, we’ll focus on making your linked documents (e.g., slides and uploaded PDFs) and forms associated with your research guides accessible. If you can’t make it to this session, please register anyway and we’ll send you the recording afterwards! Questions? Reach out to resguidesteam@umich.edu.   The URL for this online session will … Continue reading Linked Documents & Forms: Research Guides Accessibility Lessons Series »

Using content from the U-M “Bias in Everyday Life” program, this training session is to help those serving on search committees to identify how bias may creep into the search process and learn how to interrupt that bias. The URL for this session will be included in the confirmation message you receive 5-10 minutes after you register, as well as in an automatic reminder message … Continue reading Bias Interruption Training for Search Committees »

The objective of this training session is to lessen the likelihood that bias in candidate feedback will have a negative impact on search results.  Required of anyone who will be a part of an interview group for the library within one year of participating in candidate interviews. The training is encouraged for all library colleagues, especially those who may, at any point, provide feedback on … Continue reading Interrupting Bias in Candidate Feedback Processes »

Please join the Research Guides Team for our fifth accessibility lesson. During this workshop, we’ll focus on including accessible media (e.g. embedded videos) within your research guides. If you can’t make it to this session, please register anyway and we’ll send you the recording afterwards! Questions? Reach out to resguidesteam@umich.edu. The URL for this online session will be included in the confirmation message you receive … Continue reading Embedded Media: Research Guides Accessibility Lessons Series »

Using content from the U-M “Bias in Everyday Life” program, this training session is to help those serving on search committees to identify how bias may creep into the search process and learn how to interrupt that bias. The URL for this session will be included in the confirmation message you receive 5-10 minutes after you register, as well as in an automatic reminder message … Continue reading Bias Interruption Training for Search Committees »

Please join the Research Guides Team for our sixth accessibility lesson of the fall 2025 semester. During this workshop, we’ll focus on the responsible use of tables, tabbed boxes, and custom widgets in Research Guides. We emphasize using these advanced components only when necessary, providing best practices for accessibility with detailed instructions on accessible table features, avoiding tables for visual layout, and making your tabbed … Continue reading Advanced Components: Research Guides Accessibility Lessons Series »

The objective of this training session is to lessen the likelihood that bias in candidate feedback will have a negative impact on search results.  Required of anyone who will be a part of an interview group for the library within one year of participating in candidate interviews. The training is encouraged for all library colleagues, especially those who may, at any point, provide feedback on … Continue reading Interrupting Bias in Candidate Feedback Processes »

Please join the Research Guides Team for our last accessibility lesson of our guide accessibility series. During this workshop, we’ll focus on using automated accessibility testing tools, understanding results, and correcting errors. If you can’t make it to this session, please register anyway and we’ll send you the recording afterwards! Questions? Reach out to resguidesteam@umich.edu. Questions? Reach out to resguidesteam@umich.edu.   The URL for this … Continue reading Automated Testing: Research Guides Accessibility Lessons Series »