Being a Better Ally: First, Believe
Posted On Jul 20 2017![Sewn images of diverse people holding hands across a globe](https://i0.wp.com/hecticpace.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/holding-hands-across-the-world-1312801.jpg?resize=125%2C125&ssl=1)
Warning: I might make you uncomfortable. I’m uncomfortable. But it comes from an earnest place. I was recently lucky enough to participate with my OCLC Membership & Research Division colleagues in DeEtta Jones & Associates’ Cultural Competency Training. This day-long session has a firm spot in the top 5 of my professional development experiences. (Not coincidentally, one of the others in that top 5 was DeEtta’s management training I took part in when she was with the Association of Research Libraries). A week later, I’m still processing this incredible experience. And I’m very grateful to OCLC for sponsoring the workshop! …
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