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THE U.S. AND THE HOLOCAUST Resources Webinar for Libraries

October 26, 2022
Short Title
THE U.S. AND THE HOLOCAUST Resources Webinar for Libraries
Summary

Learn about THE U.S. AND THE HOLOCAUST, a film by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick & Sarah Botstein and the free educational resources available to engage in this important topic.

Description

Join PBS Books, WETA, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and ALA to learn about THE U.S. AND THE HOLOCAUST, a film by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick & Sarah Botstein and free educational resources available to engage in this important topic.

In this 60-minute session, you’ll meet Sarah Botstein, one of the filmmakers; hear about programming resources (film screeners, discussion guides, book lists, panel discussions, poster sets and more) related to the film and the topic; and learn about what some other libraries have done in their communities to promote connections. The presenters will also share tips to help library workers connect with your local PBS station to collaborate on a program.

Ken Burns has said this is the most important work of his career—don’t miss the opportunity to learn more.

Learning Outcomes

Attendees will:

  • Learn about THE U.S. AND THE HOLOCAUST, a film by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick & Sarah Botstein
  • Learn about programming resources available to help library workers host events related to the film and the Holocaust
  • Learn tips for partnering with a local PBS station on a film-related program

Accommodations

This webinar will be presented online via Zoom. Closed captions will be enabled during the presentation, and we will email a copy of the chat transcript to all attendees within 48 hours of the webinar.

Recorded on
11/08/2022
Timezone
Central
Duration
1 Hour
Presenters

Sarah Botstein, Co-director and producer of THE U.S. AND THE HOLOCAUST

Chloe Kougias, Sr. Mgr. National Partnerships & Engagement, WETA

Heather Montilla, National Director, PBS Books

Sarah Ostman, Deputy Director, American Library Association, Public Programs Office

JoAnna Wasserman, Education Initiatives Manager, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

Cost
Free
Location
Zoom Webinar
Registration Deadline
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Library Type
Academic / College
Public
School (K-12)
Audience
Adult
Children / Family
College Students
Older Adults / Seniors
Tweens and Teens
Young Adult
Job Functions
Resources and Program Starters