Clarify the library’s definitions of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and clearly articulate that commitment
- Develop an EDI Mission Statement [complete]
- Develop a library diversity plan (*this goes beyond collections) [complete]
- Reach out to UWF OED and SAR for guidance and collaboration [ongoing]
Be intentional about developing and promoting diverse collections
- Strengthen diversity commitment and intentions in our collection development policy [complete]
- Develop strategic and systematic procedures for developing and maintaining diverse collections going forward [in progress]
- Explore feasibility of establishing a separate monograph diversity allocation
- Investigate grant opportunities and campus partnerships for increasing diverse holdings
- Collaborate with campus identity-based organizations to identify and promote diverse collections
- Maintain a "wish list" of titles and collections related to diversity [in progress]
- Pursue ethical purchasing options (i.e. minority-own publishers)
- Seek new ways to market/promote diverse collections [in progress]
Stay informed about the library's efforts related to diverse holdings
- Applying diversity codes to all new monograph acquisitions going forward [ongoing]
- Develop a calendar/rotation for smaller diversity assessment projects that delve deeper [in progress]
- Learn more about the practice of adding inclusive, non-Library of Congress subject headings to catalog records [ongoing]
NOTE: These are initial ideas and recommendations for further exploration and next steps (July 2020).
