At the outset, the interest is multi-pronged:
- practices or programs for making the MLS/MLIS experience more accessible and authentic, particularly for underrepresented and marginalized populations;
- parallel pathways to (or alternative credentialing for) librarian positions; and
- increasing equity between library worker classifications (in terms of compensation, benefits, professional development funding, institutional and disciplinary power, & etc.)
Community members can post to the email discussion list by sending an email to ALA-acrltelwdg@ConnectedCommunity.org or by creating a new discussion post directly in this ALA Connect site. Job postings are restricted to the ALA Job Community or ALA JobLIST. When posting, please abide by the ACRL Online Code of Conduct.
How to participate
We invite anyone to participate in this community, whether or not they are a dues-paying member of ALA and ACRL.
We have two main community spaces for the Training & Equity in Library Work Discussion Group:
Do you have questions or feedback? Contact the co-convenors.
How to join this ALA/ACRL Connect community
Anyone who is logged into their ALA Connect account can join the Training & Equity in Library Work Discussion Group community on ALA/ACRL Connect. All ALA members automatically have an ALA Connect account connected to their ALA login; non-members are welcome to create a free ALA account.
Once you are logged in, click the bright blue 'Join Community' button above the group name.
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How to join our Zotero group
Log into Zotero (or register for a free Zotero account), then request to join the Training & Equity in Library Work Zotero Group. The group owner will approve your membership.
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