Intentional integration of diversity ideals in academic libraries: A literature review

Cruz, Alice M.

doi:10.1016/j.acalib.2019.02.011

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“…The literature reviewed for this project focused on best practices of building a diversity strategic plan. Cruz (2019) recently published a review of "the current academic literature relating to diversity initiatives in academic libraries," (p. 220), which revealed findings similar to the authors' research regarding numerous resources pertaining to LIS diversity, equity, and inclusion-related definitions, standards, competencies, and initiatives for areas of library work including user services, programming, recruitment, climate assessment, among others. Like Cruz, however, few scholarly resources were found addressing DEI strategic planning within academic libraries.…”

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“…This assessment was found to align with the Clemson University Libraries' institutional charge and so directed the search towards more DEI-related resources. Cruz (2019) referenced ALA (2007) as one of the earliest roadmaps for DEI strategic planning in libraries and lists six essential elements to include in a library's diversity plan: a definition of diversity, an assessment of need, a mission or vision, goals or priorities, delegation of responsibilities, and a statement of accountability. Cruz (2019) and Edwards (2015Edwards ( , 2016 The work of the group was most informed by the discovery of Edwards' (2015Edwards' ( , 2016 articles regarding the recent DEI strategic planning efforts of the University of Montana Mansfield Library in 2011 and 2012.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Cruz (2019) referenced ALA (2007) as one of the earliest roadmaps for DEI strategic planning in libraries and lists six essential elements to include in a library's diversity plan: a definition of diversity, an assessment of need, a mission or vision, goals or priorities, delegation of responsibilities, and a statement of accountability. Cruz (2019) and Edwards (2015Edwards ( , 2016 The work of the group was most informed by the discovery of Edwards' (2015Edwards' ( , 2016 articles regarding the recent DEI strategic planning efforts of the University of Montana Mansfield Library in 2011 and 2012. Edwards (2015) recounted the process of developing their academic library DEI strategic plan and discussed the importance of forming a DEI strategic planning committee with broad representation and clearly established expectations.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Framework for Change: Creating a Diversity Strategic Plan within an Academic Library

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President for Strategic Diversity Leadership charged each college and the University Libraries with creating and implementing a diversity strategic plan to align with the ClemsonForward institutional strategic plan and assessment system. Clemson University Libraries answered this charge by creating a Libraries Diversity Plan Working Group (LDPWG), which applied a provided institutional framework to conduct an inventory of current diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and obtain input, feedback, and support from all the Libraries' faculty and staff as well as the organization and institution administration to create an ambitious diversity strategic plan. The LDPWG worked for sixteen months to create an updated organization mission statement, a sustainable diversity statement, and an accountable roadmap, furthering Clemson University Libraries' DEI initiatives and impact regarding six strategic priority areas: climate and infrastructure, recruitment and retention, education and training, research and scholarship, leadership support and development, and strategic partnerships.

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“…were from 2015-2016 (55.9%) (Anaya and Maxey-Harris, 2017). Recently, Cruz wrote a literature review highlighting articles about diversity plans, staffing, culture and climate, collections, services, and planning (Cruz, 2019).…”

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Responding to hate: how national and local incidents sparked action at the UNLV University Libraries

Fiedler

Mitola

Cheng

2020

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to describe how an academic library at one of the most diverse universities in the country responded to the 2016 election through the newly formed Inclusion and Equity Committee and through student outreach. Design/methodology/approach This paper details the context of the 2016 election and the role of social justice in librarianship. It offers ideas for how library diversity committees can address professional development, recruitment and retention efforts and cultural humility. It highlights student outreach efforts to support marginalized students, educate communities and promote student activism. Finally, it offers considerations and suggestions for librarians who want to engage in this work. Findings This paper shows that incorporating social justice, diversity, equity and inclusion requires individuals taking action. If institutions want to focus on any of these issues, they need to formally include them in their mission, vision and values as well as in department goals and individual job descriptions. The University of Nevada, Las Vegas University Libraries fully supports this work, but most of the labor is done by a small number of people. Unsustainable practices can cause employee burnout and turnover resulting in less internal and external efforts to support diversity. Originality/value Most of the previous literature focuses either on internal activities, such as professional development and committees, or on student-focused activities, such as outreach events, displays and instruction. This paper is one comprehensive review of both kinds of activities.

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“…In my review of research, I found a fair amount of literature in the library profession related to structural oppression [15], critical information theory [16], cultural capital and cultural competency [17] [18], as well as articles on integrating diversity, equity and inclusion ideals into our libraries [19] [20]. The profession collectively is working on examining, understanding, and implementing new approaches to address inequities.…”

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Teaching Practices Among Engineering Librarians

Lester

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access Proceedings

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Intentional integration of diversity ideals in academic libraries: A literature review

Cited by 48 publications

References 20 publications

Framework for Change: Creating a Diversity Strategic Plan within an Academic Library

Framework for Change: Creating a Diversity Strategic Plan within an Academic Library

Responding to hate: how national and local incidents sparked action at the UNLV University Libraries

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Teaching Practices Among Engineering Librarians

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