You are cordially invited to join us:
Real-World Tools for EDI: Starting from Where You Stand
Webinar: December 4, 2-4 EST (11-1 PST)
For more information and to register
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) are core values in librarianship, and in recent years, a wealth of resources has emerged to support EDI planning. Yet navigating this landscape to create a plan tailored to your team, library, and institution can be daunting-especially amid increasing scrutiny of EDI initiatives.
In this webinar, we'll explore two complementary librarian-led projects that offer practical, adaptable approaches to advancing EDI work. You'll learn how to assess your institutional context, leverage your existing strengths, and address challenges unique to your community. You will also have the opportunity to use these tools to begin building sustainable, impactful EDI strategies in your libraries.
The Pathways to EDI Framework offers an accessible, "choose-your-own-adventure" style approach to planning EDI efforts. Organized by six key Areas of Focus-including user services, collections, and leadership-paired with five thought-provoking Themes, the interactive tool provides flexible prompts to inspire action at any level. Whether you're starting fresh or building on existing work, join us to explore the Pathways Framework, engage in reflective dialogue, and see a demo of our digital version for even more EDI inspiration!
The ACRL EDI Projects Directory offers user-submitted examples to inspire future projects in other libraries. The EDI Committee of the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) has designed a national, centralized, searchable directory of EDI projects in academic libraries. This directory serves as vital support for EDI initiatives within academic libraries. It enables staff to find inspiration, facilitate connections, access guidance, and effectively plan EDI training, speaker series, programs, collections, and other related endeavors. Join us to learn how you can contribute to this directory and help build a collective practice.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this class, students will be able to:
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realistically assess the resources and obstacles related to EDI work at their institutions
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familiarize themselves with the Pathways to EDI Framework and the ACRL EDI Projects Directory.
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apply these tools in their institutional context to develop strategies for successfully and sustainably advancing EDI efforts at their own libraries
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enhance the development of these tools through shared insights and experiences.
Pricing
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Lyrasis Member: $0
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Group Member: $120
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Nonmember: $150
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Corliss Lee
American Cultures Librarian
University of California - Berkeley
She/Her/Hers
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