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
- Continuing Education
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)
Opportunities to Get Involved in the Work
- ALA Council Committee on Diversity
- ALA Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Implementation Working Group
- ALA ODLOS Advisory Committee (includes Spectrum Advisory Committee and Diversity Research Grants Advisory Committee)
- ACRL Diversity Alliance
- ACRL Diversity Committee
- ACRL Dr. E. J. Josey Mentoring Program for Spectrum Scholars
- ACRL New Roles and Changing Landscapes Committee
- ALSC Library Service to Underserved Children and Their Caregivers Committee
- ALSC Diversity within ALSC Task Force
- ALSC Book Award Committees
- LITA Diversity & Inclusion Committee
- PLA Task Force on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion