Diversity and Inclusion Committee
Charge
The Core Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Committee identifies the needs of Core Members related to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) through existing metrics such as, but not limited to Core Member surveys and committee annual reports and will recommend new assessment methods as needed. Based on identified members’ needs, the D&I Committee facilitates communication within Core Sections and Committees with the aim of connecting groups working on similar resources & programming or who can provide additional expertise. The Committee reports on and advises the Executive Board on EDI related member needs, policies, current activities, and strategic planning. This Committee seeks to collaborate with ALA, Division, and Roundtable committees and groups advancing EDI in libraries.
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Roster
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Resources
- View this group on ALA Connect
- View this group's activity reports
- Core's list of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Resources, which is maintained by this committee
The committee consists of a minimum of 10 members, including 2 Co-Chairs (with staggered 2 year terms), appointed from the membership of Core by the Appointments Committee. Committee members serve 2-year terms with option to extend.
New Subcommittees created as needed to manage projects the larger committee pursues. Often will tie to current year deliverables.
EDI Directory working group, which handles the EDI Directory. It develops and implements a sustainability plan for the Directory, which includes checking links, adding or removing content, and connecting with other ALA groups that have or are exploring similar resources.
Deliverables
- Review Committee Chair Reports
- Make a report for the Core Board
- Connections with other Core Groups
- Guidance on conference location selections
- Review EDI directory & create sustainability plan
- Identify Member needs related to EDI topics
- Committee member(s) on the Core Strategic Plan working group to ensure EDI is incorporated at all levels
- Develop EDI related best practices for Core activities
- EX: Accessibility for CE- work with CE committee to to review current practices and identify areas for growth
Expected Member Time Commitment
- Regular meetings:
- ~1 hour/month for general D&I meeting
- ~1-2 hours/month for working groups or special projects (Sync or Async)
- A two-year primarily virtual commitment
- Co-Chairs are recommended to attend ALA Annual for the Core Board meeting or Core Forum, as possible
- Co-Chair should attend Core Board meetings
- Attendance at Section chairs and Committee Chairs Meetings by at least 1 committee member
