ASERL Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Environmental Scan 2018-19

ASERL members believe that when libraries tap into the wisdom of a workforce that reflects the populations we serve, we are better able to understand and meet the needs of the students, faculty, staff, alumni, and researchers we serve. ASERL members further believe we must make our workplaces, collections, and services more inclusive. ASERL libraries commit to make every employee feel welcomed and motivated to work optimally in service to our users and communities. We affirm that we achieve more together because of our differences, not despite them.

We seek one reply per institution to the following, with sign-off by the library dean/director to ensure it reflects her/his desired priorities.

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* 1. What kind(s) of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programming (internal or external) have you found to be successful in your library/campus? Please describe briefly.

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* 2. Please select the top 3 - 5 DEI-related challenges that your library is facing.

Providing welcoming environments / safe spaces for diverse communities

Providing training to foster a culturally competent workforce

Developing collections for diverse communities of users

Creating public programming/outreach for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Ensuring accessibility for diverse populations

Creating leadership opportunities for mid-career employees

Fostering equity and inclusivity in the workplace

Creating sensitive descriptions for archival collections, exhibits, etc

Recognizing, understanding, an addressing our conscious and unconscious biases

Retaining a diverse workforce

Attracting / Recruiting a diverse workforce

Understanding the dynamics of power and privilege that hamper our ability to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture

Other (please specify)

ASERL Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Environmental Scan 2018-19

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* 1. What kind(s) of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programming (internal or external) have you found to be successful in your library/campus? Please describe briefly.

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* 2. Please select the top 3 - 5 DEI-related challenges that your library is facing.

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* 3. How would you like ASERL, as a consortium, to help address your top challenges? What DEI initiatives would you like to see ASERL engage in?

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* 4. What local, regional, or national programs should ASERL consider for potential partnerships?

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* 5. Your name

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* 6. Your Institution

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* 7. Your email address