#LISprochat lead-in - topic & questions for Mon Aug 26 2019 - 8:30pm ET #weneeddiversebooks

Diversity by Nick Youngson, via Picpedia

TOPIC

Diversity and inclusion in libraries

I attended a webinar this week on the importance of considering equity, inclusivity and diversity in library hiring practices so I thought I'd bring the topic to #LISProchat.

Check out the ALA's page on equity, inclusivity, and diversity: http://www.ala.org/advocacy/diversity

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QUESTIONS

We post the questions here in advance of the chat so you can decide whether or not this topic is of interest to you and/or prepare your answers in advance.

Q1 What does it mean when you hear the phrase "inclusive and diverse library"?

Q2 What thoughts do you have on things that libraries can do overall to be more inclusive and diverse in terms of staffing?

Q3 What thoughts do you have on things that libraries can do overall to be more inclusive and diverse in support of patrons?

Q4 What are some of your favourite diverse books? #weneeddiversebooks

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