Creative Strategies for Curating a Library Collection to Support Literacy and a Love of Reading with Future Ready Librarians

This webinar is part of the 2025 Future Ready Librarians Webinar Series hosted by Shannon McClintock Miller. If you can’t attend live, you’ll receive the recording after each event.

Creative Strategies for Curating a Library Collection to Support Literacy and a Love of Reading

4pm CT

A well-curated library collection is more than just books—it’s a gateway to fostering literacy, student engagement, and a lifelong love of reading. In this session, Future Ready Librarians will share innovative strategies for building diverse, inclusive, and engaging collections that meet the needs of all learners.

During this session, we will:

• Support teachers and literacy initiatives by aligning the library collection with instructional goals.
• Explore best practices for curating a collection that promotes literacy and encourages independent reading.
• Discover creative ways to engage students with books and digital resources that spark curiosity and excitement.
• Leverage data and student voice to ensure collections are reflective, relevant, and responsive to school communities.