ACRL Training & Equity in Library Work Discussion Group

Charge

ACRL’s Training & Equity in Library Work Discussion Group is a forum to discuss, research, and envision the many pathways to satisfying and equitable library work. At the outset, the interest is multi-pronged: practices or programs for making the MLS/MLIS experience more accessible and authentic, particularly for underrepresented and marginalized populations; parallel pathways to (or alternative credentialing for) librarian positions; and increasing equity between library worker classifications (in terms of compensation, benefits, professional development funding, institutional and disciplinary power, & etc.).

Roster

Hannah Mendro (Co-Convenor, February 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025)
Je Salvador (Co-Convenor, February 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025)
Aleah Price (Staff Liaison, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024)

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Resources

ALA Connect Community

Training & Equity in Library Work Discussion Group Discussion List
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Once you have joined this Connect community, you can post to the list by sending an email to ALA-acrltelwdg@ConnectedCommunity.org or by creating a new post directly in the Connect community.

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Composition

Discussion Groups are composed of group leaders (conveners) and are open to all members based on interest. Only the conveners appear on the roster.

Origin

The ACRL Board of Directors, at its January 26, 2024 ACRL Board I Virtual Meeting, approved to establish the ACRL Training & Equity in Library Work division-level discussion group.

Get Involved

Join a Discussion Group
If you would like to join the Training & Equity in Library Work Discussion Group or have any questions, suggestions, or ideas for discussion topics, please contact the convener(s).

Staff Liaison

Aleah Price
Program Coordinator
Association of College & Research Libraries
American Library Association
E-mail: aprice@ala.org