Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Positioning 91´«Ã½ as a trusted, leading advocate for equitable access to library services for all.

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 91´«Ã½'s . The Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services uses a social justice framework to ensure the inclusion of diverse perspectives within our profession and association to best position 91´«Ã½ 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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Through the Spectrum Scholarship Program, the 91´«Ã½ seeks the broadest participation of new generations of racially and ethnically diverse librarians.