Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are fundamental values of the association and its members, and diversity is listed as one of ALA's Key Action Areas. The Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services uses a social justice framework to ensure the inclusion of diverse perspectives within our profession and association to best position ALA as a trusted, leading advocate for equitable access to library services for all.
Key Resources
- Programming to Promote Diversity
- Outreach to Underserved Populations
- Diversity in the Workplace
- Diversity Research & Statistics
- Workforce Development
- ALA Policy Manual - Diversity
- ALA Online Learning - Diversity
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion across ALA: Standards and Competencies
- ALA Strategic Plan (2017 Update)
- ACRL: Diversity Standards: Cultural Competency for Academic Libraries (2012)
- ALSC: Competencies for Librarians Serving Children in Public Libraries
- YALSA: Core Professional Values for the Teen Services Profession (see also Cultural Competence on the YALSA wiki)