Scope: The Western New York Library Resources Council Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism Committee was established to plan, develop, and assist with initiatives that support the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a special focus on anti-racist work within the Western New York library community. To that end, we:
Charge:
- Develop and implement initiatives to promote equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism through continuing education, programming, and creation and sharing of resources using measurable outcomes for success.
- Collaborate with other WNYLRC committees and task groups regarding strategies to incorporate equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism principles in initiatives and activities.
- Advocate for the recruitment, hiring/appointment, retention and advancement of diverse librarians, library staff and other information professionals within WNYLRC operations.
- Advocate for the recruitment, hiring/appointment, retention and advancement of diverse librarians, library staff and other information professionals within our membership community.
- Foster WNYLRC member community that amplifies underrepresented voices and supports equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism.
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