Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Libraries Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee

The Libraries EDI Committee shall 

1. Foster and support an enthusiastic work and education culture that is sensitive to and affirming of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. 

2. Provide an educational outlet for suitable trainings and webinars for the library community, including and not limited to students, staff, and faculty. 

3. Research and examine internal policies for consistency with university mission, vision, and equity standards; and seek ways to improve our policies in line with and beyond those standards. 

4. Provide an open forum with the responsibility to lead an ethical, justice-framed discussion on matters of policy, behaviors, and processes that impact employees, students, and community members. 

5. Propose hiring and retention tactics for librarians and library staff from marginalized groups. 

6. Discover and provide appropriate remediations for systemic actions that discourage diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

7. Offer resources and direction toward appropriate channels for mediation and other issues related to transgressions based on diversity, equity, and inclusion topics (e.g., allegations of racism, sexism, LGBTQ+-exclusion, or similar). 

8. Provide a private space to discuss and report EDI concerns in the library, as well as guidance in the university EDI process.