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More than words: DEI in action

diversity, hispanic, multicultural September 4, 2023 Frances Yates, Library Resources mdilwort

The IU East Campus Library Diversity Statement is more than words on a website. We strive to adhere to the spirit as well as daily actions for what it represents. “The Indiana University East Campus Library recognizes the value of all individuals and strives to engage and include the full diversity of the IU East community without regard for any personal characteristic, belief, experience, or learning style. The library will champion equitable access to information and tear down barriers to learning while fostering an environment of inclusivity, mutual support, and understanding that highlights the richness and contributions made by every individual.” The Campus Library team proactively supports diversity, equity, and inclusion through intentional collection development of research and educational resources … Continued

Open Educational Resources (OER): Adding Diversity and Inclusion to the Classroom

diversity, Elizabeth South, multicultural, Open Education Resources January 17, 2022 outreach, Website mdilwort

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a day of reflection and inspiration. It has us thinking more closely about equity and inclusion in our work in the library, and in particular, how we can support classroom endeavors in this cause. One way we can do this is to support the use and development of Open Educational Resources. We often discuss how Open Educational Resources (OER) can be easily adapted to suit the needs of the students and the instructor and how they can be a more affordable (free!) option for students in comparison to traditional textbooks. However, it is also important to highlight that because OER can be remixed, revised, and shared freely, they can be used as an agent … Continued

Preservation Week 2021

archives, diversity, Elizabeth South, preservation April 26, 2021 Programs mdilwort

This week, we celebrate Preservation Week to recognize the billions (at least 4.8 billion!) of items sitting in special collections, libraries, archives, and museums that require preservation and to acknowledge the challenges that these institutions face to reduce the damage to these items and to make them stable enough for use and accessible to the public.[1] This is also a week to highlight that not only do museums and libraries hold valuable collections that are culturally and historically significant, but that there are unaccounted collections and items that are held by individuals, families, and communities; collections that contain books, manuscripts, audiovisual materials, physical objects (textiles, furniture, art, etc.), and prints and drawings. The theme for Preservation Week 2021 is “Preserving … Continued

African Americans in Film

african american history, diversity, films February 22, 2021 Library Resources, Matt Dilworth mdilwort

African American History Month offers a wonderful opportunity to reflect on cultural and artistic achievements of African Americans. They have been making films as long as the medium has existed but faced unique challenges. African American film grew out of a caricatured, othered presentation of black culture to mainstream audiences, and had to reclaim its own narrative. But the pernicious influence of cultural stereotypes was not the only challenge. African American cinema blossomed from decades of black performers limited to working for white directors, producers, and censors; to films that now enjoy African American talent in the writing, direction, editing, and production (and independent of white capital), which allows for richer self-expression. But earlier films should not be ignored; African … Continued

Resources to Support an Everyday Approach to Fighting Racism

diversity, KT Lowe, racism June 8, 2020 outreach, Programs mdilwort

“When the looting starts, the shooting starts.” This deeply racist phrase reentered the public conscience last week after a series of protests surrounding the tragic and brutal death of George Floyd by Minneapolis police. The phrase dates to 1967, when Miami, FL police chief Walter Headley used it as part of a series of instructions to the police force in his city. Its return is unwelcome, and yet understanding why it was said and what makes it racist can help all of us start a meaningful conversation on race and racism. Here are a host of resources to help you learn about, cope with and combat the events of the past week. First, it is helpful to know that racism … Continued