Diversity in Libraries: Academic Residency Programs (review)

Espinal, Isabel

doi:10.1353/pla.2003.0056

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“…Dewey and Parkham's (2006) Achieving Diversity: A How-To-Do-It Manual for Librarians offered tools for assessing the existing climate and strategies for increasing diverse recruitment and programming and outreach initiatives. Diversity residency programs have been one method to increase staff diversity and have been present for over twenty years in academic libraries (Cogell and Gruwell, 2001) but issues with retention and morale persist nonetheless, in part due to lack of standardized implementations. The Diversity Residency Toolkit, created by the Association of Colleges and Research Libraries (ACRL) Residency Interest Group was published in 2021 and now offers guidelines to better support these programs.…”

Section: Entwined Branches: Connecting Through Fellowshipmentioning

confidence: 99%

Small axe: chipping away at special collections barriers to inclusivity

Sykes-Kunk,

Camacho,

Enriquez

2023

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PurposeThe purpose of this article is to share this study’s efforts to foster belonging in special collections public service spaces, as Black and Latina practitioners of color, while navigating known systemic professional barriers to inclusivity in the library information profession.Design/methodology/approachIn this conceptual essay, frameworks from Black and Chicana feminist theories are applied which resonate deeply with this study’s practices but are not often encountered in library spaces, namely intersectional nepantla, which is used to situate the positionality within special collections.FindingsFostering belonging in special collections environments is an ongoing effort, but this study offers reflections in solidarity with all who seek to increase inclusivity and equity in their spaces. It is believed that the cumulative impact of many small actions implemented from the ground up can potentially be as significant as top-down, administrative charges.Originality/valueThis article's originality stems from both its authors and the methodology. As BIPOC practitioners, to the authors emphasize the authentic, day-to-day interactions that are essential to developing inclusivity and equity in special collections and archival spaces. Special collections reference workers have limited time off desk to collaborate and conduct research.

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Section: Entwined Branches: Connecting Through Fellowshipmentioning

confidence: 99%