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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
As stated in our Strategic Framework, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is a Guiding Principle.
DEI is our guiding force. It infuses our daily work and interactions with all whom we come in contact. We value, celebrate and promote DEI in our workforce and in the communities we serve. Our services, resources and collections should reflect the diversity of the world and highlight marginalized and previously unseen communities – and where we fall short, we will work to do better.
DEI efforts take place throughout UC Libraries and are championed by many people. This page is a resource and highlight of the various DEI initiatives and news from UC Libraries.
People & Groups focusing on DEI
Regina Bourne, Director, Inclusion, Diversity & Organizational Development
- Implementation of the Multicultural Organizational Development Plan and activities where Libraries can build and maintain a sense of belonging, agency, enhanced cultural competency and a culture of accountability
- Serves as UC Libraries liaison to the Office of Equity, Inclusion & Community Impact
- Coordinates UC Libraries involvement with the university's broad urban community engagement initiatives
Debbie Tenofsky, Accessibility Librarian
- Manages Adaptive Technologies resources and services
- Servces as UC Libraries liaison to UC's Accessibility Resources
Subject Librarians in areas of DEI
- Africana Studies, Arlene Johnson
- Asian Studies, Olga Hart
- History, Nimisha Bhat
- Judaic Studies, Arlene Johnson
- Latin American Studies, Arlene Johnson
- Music, Dance, Theatre studies, Jenny Doctor
- STEM,liaison to DEI and Inclusive Excellence, Aja Bettencourt-McCarthy
- Urban Studies Archive, Suzanne Reller
- Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies, Nimisha Bhat
- World Language & Culture, Olga Hart
RESPECT
RESPECT (Racial Equity Support Programming to Educate the Community Team) has as its charge to use library resources to expand programming and resources that provide library users with the tools to understand systemic racism in order to begin dismantling it.
2022/2023 RESPECT Members:
- Tiffany Grant, co-chair
- Melissa Cox Norris, co-chair
- Meshia Anderson
- Susan Banoun
- Mikaila Corday
- Sidney Gao
- Maggie Patel
- Erin Rinto
- June Taylor-Slaughter
DEI Research Resources
- Africana Studies LibGuide
- African American History Research Guide
- CECH Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Research Guide
- CECH Library’s Social Issues for Criminal Justice Careers Research Guide
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Databases
- Diversity, Race & the Media
- Diversity & Performing Arts Resources
- main LibGuide: Researching in the Performing Arts @ CCM
- IT Knowledge Base article about PDFs and accessibility
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Resources in STEM
- Racial Justice Resources for Activists, Advocates & Allies Research Guide
- University of Cincinnati Press books on Social Justice and Equity Studies
DEI in Library News
On display in the Walter C. Langsam Library are two new exhibits created and installed for Black History Month. The first pays tribute to Cincinnati African American Medical Trailblazers – Lucy Oxley and O’dell Owens. The second exhibit displays the … Continue reading
UC Libraries presents resources and collections in celebration of Black History Month. Louise Shropshire: An Online Exhibition An online exhibit featuring Louise Shropshire a Cincinnati Civil Rights pioneer and composer. Theodore M. Berry Papers Project An exhibit highlighting the 2010 … Continue reading