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FAU Libraries’
Diversity and Inclusion Committee
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
“Diversity is a fundamental value of the FAU Libraries and an integral part
of our strategic plan. We seek and provide opportunities to gain experience
working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings.
Our appreciation and dedication for diversity allows us to serve our community
with sensitivity and adaptability. We define diversity to include race, sex,
gender identity, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age,
disability, national origin, and religion.
We also recognize inequity can accompany diversity. We acknowledge that
providing all users with the same level of resources and support is not
necessarily an issue of equal access. Our goal of removing barriers that might
impede or discourage access and engagement is as important as providing
information across space and time to our users.”
Dean's Statements on Diversity
The FAU Libraries’ Diversity & Inclusion Committee was
launched in November 2016, and since then has been committed to celebrating
diversity with the FAU Community through events, training, and educational
opportunities. Events and activities include: - Writing the FAU Libraries’ first
ever diversity and inclusion statement.
- Assisting in creating the Library
Diversity Strategic Plan Goal.
- Sponsoring a Human Library event
at both the Boca and Jupiter campuses.
- Assisting with the Black
History Month display.
- Sponsoring the Progressive
Black Men’s “Joy & Magic” evening gala.
- Celebrating Women’s History Month
with the #herstory multimedia presentation, as well as having patrons create
Women’s History mini posters and buttons.
- Partnering with the FAU Police
Department for Sexual Awareness Denim Day.
- Partnering with the Center for
Autism & Related Disabilities for an Autism 101 Lunch & Learn.
- Partnering in a children’s book
drive with Zeta Phi Beta, with the collected books donated to local Autism
resource centers.
- Implementing staff training,
including a “Safe Spaces in Higher Education” webinar.
- Commemorating the Pulse Nightclub
shooting with a multimedia exhibit.
- Working with the Exhibit Committee
to create an OwlPride multimedia exhibit to celebrate PRIDE.
- Projects currently in progress
include creating a Library Diversity and Inclusion resources webpage, and
implementing a Diversity Intern position.
The Libraries’ Diversity and Inclusion Committee is
charged to make recommendations to the Dean on:
- defining the scope of diversity needs within the context
of the University’s and the Libraries’ strategic plans and mission statements
- reviewing FAU Libraries services, collections, and
technology to ensure full support for people of all backgrounds and
perspectives
- the development of signature events, services,
collections, and exhibits to promote diversity and inclusion
- improving the library’s work environment to ensure a
safe, welcoming, supportive environment for all Libraries faculty and staff
- arranging staff development opportunities to increase
awareness and appreciation of different backgrounds and perspectives reviewing
recruitment and hiring practices within the Library to promote diversity and
inclusion
- reviewing policies and procedures to remove obstacles and
promote greater diversity and inclusion
- developing the Libraries as role models for diversity for
the FAU community
Membership
- Melanie Poloff, Chair
- Tiffany
Follin
- Dawn Frood
- Maggie Ng
- Alethea
Perez
- Ali
Taal
Diversity & Inclusion Presentations
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