Originally presented August 24, 2022

Join Kymberlee Powe to learn how to perform a diversity audit on your library collection.

Kym shares what a diversity audit is, why we should audit our collections, why the structure of the publishing industry may make it difficult to cultivate inclusivity, and most importantly, why it’s important to build collections that are diverse AND inclusive.

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Assessing Collections with Diversity Audits

Library collections are windows on the world, where patrons discover new ideas, places, and people. Diversity audits quantify how well the collection represents the community. Instead of hoping for a well-rounded library, diversity audits help you know if the collection is truly diverse. 

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Creating Diverse Spaces

Library buildings can be intimidating for many patrons. One way to make the library more welcoming is to help patrons see themselves in the building. Even small changes in the library’s physical space can greatly impact how your patrons feel about the library—and their place in it! 

 

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Curating Diverse Collections

Librarians have the great privilege to build collections and the responsibility to make sure collections meet the community’s needs and expectations. Curating collections takes time, effort, and intention. But the result is a library that meets patron needs and reflects community diversity. 

 

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