Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (EDI) Archives

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OCLC RLP convenings illuminate how UK and Irish libraries are reimagining descriptive workflows to create welcoming spaces for all users.

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OCLC Research Library Partnership update

April 3, 2025April 3, 2025 - by Constance Malpas

An update on the activities of the OCLC RLP: what partners value, current activities, and future directions.

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Archives and Special Collections / Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (EDI)

Advancing IDEAs: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, 1 April 2025

April 1, 2025April 1, 2025 - by Merrilee Proffitt

In this edition: building spaces of solidarity and connection; recommendations for gender identity in archival descriptions; inclusivity to support psychologically safe environments.

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Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (EDI) / Miscellaneous

Advancing IDEAs: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, 18 March 2025

March 18, 2025March 18, 2025 - by Merrilee Proffitt

In this edition: Women’s History Month; elders in libraries; research on diversity in librarianship; ALA President shares experience with autism.

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Advancing IDEAs: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, 4 March 2025

March 4, 2025March 4, 2025 - by Merrilee Proffitt

In this edition: DEI-related presentations from Core Interest Group Week; axe-con 2025, a free online accessibility conference; “neo-censorship” of digital content.

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Advancing IDEAs: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, 18 February 2025

February 18, 2025February 18, 2025 - by Merrilee Proffitt

In this edition: Earliest known African American cookbook; WebJunction webinar on neuroinclusive library workplaces; documentaries focus on libraries.

A digital graphic features a collage of book covers related to African American librarianship. The central focus is a white rectangular box with bold black text that reads 'HISTORY OF AFRICAN AMERICAN LIBRARIANS.' To the left, a vertical purple bar contains the text 'KNOW MORE: WORLDCAT.ORG.' The book covers in the background display a mix of colors, typography, and imagery, including historical photographs, decorative patterns, and illustrations.

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Advancing IDEAs: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, 4 February 2025

February 4, 2025February 4, 2025 - by Merrilee Proffitt

In this edition: Black History Month and Black librarians; 2025 Day of Remembrance; the facts about book bans.

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Advancing IDEAs: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, 21 January 2025

January 21, 2025January 21, 2025 - by Merrilee Proffitt

In this edition: Best Practices for Queer Metadata; Libraries, Integration, and New Americans Project; Safe Routes and StoryWalk® blend together at the DC Public Library.

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Advancing IDEAs: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, 7 January 2025

January 7, 2025January 7, 2025 - by Merrilee Proffitt

In this edition: IFLA guidelines for serving displaced persons; standing up for US libraries; Binghamton University honored for work in diversity and inclusion.

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Advancing IDEAs: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, 10 December 2024

December 10, 2024December 10, 2024 - by Merrilee Proffitt

In this edition: Design accessing learning interfaces for neurodiversity; reparative language project at Haverford College; U.S. National Day of Racial Healing.