Abstract
In recent years, many academic libraries have renewed their commitments to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) initiatives in public statements. In this qualitative study, the author interviewed academic librarians to understand how these commitments have been actualized in libraries, and what barriers and challenges have been faced by individuals coordinating this work. All libraries had established committees to implement EDI initiatives, but committees with dedicated positions, budgets, and consistent support from administrators were able to attempt more large-scale, systematic work. The study includes recommendations for library administrators for providing effective structures and support for EDI efforts.
Department
University Library
Publication Date
4-19-2022
Journal Title
Journal of Library Administration
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01930826.2022.2057125
Document Type
Article
Recommended Citation
Megan Bresnahan (2022) (Pre-print) Library Diversity and Inclusion Statements in Action, Journal of Library Administration, DOI: 10.1080/01930826.2022.2057125
Comments
This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Library Administration in 2022, available online: https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01930826.2022.2057125