76 Representative Documents: Library Diversity Goals, Values, Statements
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND LIBRARIES
Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan 2016–2018
http://libi.lib.umd.edu/sites/default/files/UMD Libraries Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan
2016-2018_ REVISED 1_9_17_0.pdf
Goal 3: Outreach/Awareness
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• Objective 3a: Work with various diversity groups on campus that represent minority populations
– host an event, partner with them for an activity, showcase an appropriate library collection, or
any other related activity. (Fall 2017)
• Objective 3b: Partner with various diversity groups on campus to promote the Libraries as a
welcoming, inclusive, and safe space. (Fall 2017)
• Objective 3c: Reach out to high schools with underrepresented populations to promote
librarianship as a career choice. (Spring 2018)
• Objective 3d: Foster collaborative partnerships with high school media specialists to exchange
ideas and best practices on diversity initiatives. (Spring 2018)
Goal 4: Education and Training
• Objective 4a: Define/promote the importance and benefits of having a diverse work force.
(Spring 2017)
• Objective 4b: Maintain ongoing partnership with UMD ODI to provide an educational program
focusing on relevant topics in order to increase awareness. (Ongoing)
• Objective 4c: Be responsive to current events surrounding diversity and inclusion by providing
forums for discussion among library employees, and ensuring all employees have equal
opportunities to participate. (Ongoing)