ULA Annual Conference 2022

In this session, we will share insights from our efforts towards increasing equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in our academic library, resulting in a hiring search for an Outreach Librarian with an EDI focus. We will discuss the practices that gave momentum to these efforts, and resulting strategies for ensuring a diverse pool of candidates, as well as an inclusive environment once the new librarian arrives. We will share best practices informed by our work in Professional Learning Communities, the ACRL Diversity Alliance, Web Design, and our institution’s Chief Diversity Officer to take back to your own library communities.

Learning objectives:
Harness the power of equity and diversity as a foundation for a creative, productive, and collaborative library community
Recognize and reflect on best recruitment, hiring, and retention practices from experts in the field of equity, diversity, and inclusion
Implement the shared strategies in their own places of work