Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our Mission
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Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are fundamental values of the association and its members, and diversity is listed as one of ¹Ü¼ÒÆŲÊͼ's . The uses a social justice framework to ensure the inclusion of diverse perspectives within our profession and association to best position ¹Ü¼ÒÆŲÊͼ as a trusted, leading advocate for equitable access to library services for all.
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Eight tool kits, including The Small but Powerful Guide to Winning Big Support for Your Rural Library.
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Hateful Conduct in Libraries: Supporting Library Workers and Patrons can be used by libraries as they initiate conversations among staff members and within their communities.
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This EDI video series gives visibility to a diverse representation of library workers, champions, and patrons to help deepen the understanding of the principles of EDI.
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How is your library responding to current events and social justice issues? Tweet and post on social media using the hashtag.
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Intersections highlights the work of library and information science workers as they create safe, responsible, and all-inclusive spaces that serve and represent the entire community.
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2023 Spectrum Scholarships were awarded to 70 exceptional students pursuing graduate degrees in library and information studies.
