Research Guides: Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Arkansas Libraries: For Library Staff and Faculty

Books for Library Staff on Diversity and Inclusion

Algorithms of Oppression by Safiya Umoja Noble
Call Number: ZA4230 .N63 2018
ISBN: 9781479837243
Publication Date: 2018-02-20
A revealing look at how negative biases against women of color are embedded in search engine results and algorithms. Run a Google search for "black girls"--what will you find? "Big Booty" and other sexually explicit terms are likely to come up as top search terms. But, if you type in "white girls," the results are radically different. The suggested porn sites and un-moderated discussions about "why black women are so sassy" or "why black women are so angry" presents a disturbing portrait of black womanhood in modern society.

When Antiracist Reading Lists Aren't Enough

When Antiracist Reading Lists Aren't Enough

University of Arkansas Libraries Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee will:

Encourage, develop, and support inclusion and diversity initiatives and programs within University of Arkansas Libraries, with a particular emphasis on developing anti-racism initiatives and programming.
Provide opportunities for University of Arkansas Libraries employees to:
- Engage on issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Learn about ways to enhance the inclusivity of our service offerings.
Write a values statement for inclusion and diversity practices at University Libraries.
Identify a set of Libraries-wide priorities for engaging our community around these questions. (Areas can include specific programs in the libraries; recruitment and retention of faculty/staff; overall climate of the organization; perceptions of services.)
Advocate for increasing the profile of people of underrepresented and marginalized groups in library collections, services, and spaces.
Align inclusion and diversity initiatives in University of Arkansas Libraries with the university’s overall plans for inclusion and diversity, and respond to university plans and mandates as necessary.
Deliver regular updates to library faculty and staff on inclusion and diversity initiatives in University of Arkansas Libraries and the university, including updates on key data elements related to diversity and inclusion and training opportunities.
Advocate for the recruitment, hiring and retention of people with diverse backgrounds and experiences by establishing a set of “best practices” for supporting those individuals at all stages of contributions.
Create an annual summary report on inclusion and diversity within University of Arkansas Libraries to deliver to Libraries administration. The Chair and/or other members of the Committee will present an overview at an annual University of Arkansas Libraries All Staff meeting.
The Chair will meet with the Dean at least quarterly to identify goals and report on activities, identify obstacles and areas of concern, and enlist the direct involvement of the Dean as necessary for Committee initiatives.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee Charge

ALA's Affiliate Associations

The American Library Association offers some great resources on diversity and inclusion, as well as a number of affiliate groups listed below. Robin DiAngelo, keynote speaker of ALA Midwinter in Seattle, offers an excellent talk on addressing racism and equity.

ALA's Office of Diversity

Review the ALA's Office of Diversity site and a sample of diversity resources available.

ACRL: Racial and Ethnic Diversity Committee

Preview the Association of College & Research Libraries diversity resources. In addition, you have full-text access to the ACRL's Ethnic and Racial Diversity Committee: 2012 Standards for Academic Libraries.