Committe on Diversity (COD)
Charge
To provide a forum to research, monitor, discuss, and address national diversity issues and trends. To analyze and address the impact of diversity issues and trend on the profession, and the relevance and effectiveness of library leadership, library organizations and library services to an increasingly diverse society. To provide to Council and ALA membership information, needed for the establishment of ALA policies, actions and initiatives related to national diversity issues and trends. To encourage and facilitate diversity in ALA membership and the recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce in the profession as a whole. To encourage and facilitate diversity in ALA leadership and leadership development. To facilitate a broad awareness of how and why diversity is unequivocally linked to all ALA areas of concern such as intellectual freedom, education and continual learning, literary and equity of access. To work collaboratively with the ALA president, ALA Council, ALA Divisions, ALA Offices and Units, ALA Round Tables, ALA Committees, and ALA Affiliates. To serve in an advisory capacity to the director of the Office for Diversity to (1) support the role of the Office for Diversity as the clearinghouse for ALA’s diversity resources, contacts, and information exchange, (2) monitor the implementation, progress and ongoing evaluation of ALA national diversity initiatives and programs, and (3) plan, support and encourage conference programs, activities and special events.Roster
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Resources
- Section 60 Diversity, ALA Policy Manual
Composition
The Committee on Diversity consists of 15 members appointed by the Council Committee on Committees, in cooperation with the ALA president-elect, serving 2 year terms and led by a Chair, appointed annually.Subcommittees & Task Forces
Origin
Established by Council in June, 1981. Functions revised in July, 1986. Merged with President's Committee on Cultural Diversity to become Council Committee on Minority Concerns and Cultural Diversity, June, 1993. Size changed from 11 to 15 members, June, 1993. Name changed to Committee on Diversity and charge revised, June, 2002.Get Involved
ALA values committed and active committee members. Qualified members are welcome to volunteer to serve on the Committee on Diversity. Committee members must have an interest in the work of the committee; be able to attend Annual Conferences and Midwinter Meetings to participate in the meetings and activities of the committee; and be able to work between conferences via e-mail and ALA Connect. Express your interest in serving on this or other committees by filling out an application form. Appointments take place once a year, during the spring. Committee service usually begins following Annual Conference, about July 1.Staff Liaison
Miguel A. FigueroaDirector, Office for Diversity
mfigueroa{at}ala{dot}org
1-800-545-2433 ext. 5295
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