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

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

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