Brown Bag Invitation: “Diversity Beyond the Obvious” Webinar
April 3, 11:00 – 12:30 CST
4G41 Ellis Library
The Diversity Action Committee invites you to join them on April 3 to view a free webinar entitled “Diversity Beyond the Obvious” sponsored by the College of Dupage. Mary Evangeliste, Director of User Services & Outreach at Gettysburg College and co-founder of Fearless Future: Marketing & Design for Things that Matter, brings together two distinguished scholars of diversity in libraries to present their recent research and to engage in a lively conversation with you on the topic. They will discuss how diversity in all its manifestations can make the library profession stronger and more vital.
The panel will investigate and discuss the following questions:
• How can we recruit and retain diverse librarians?
• How can we create inclusive library environments in which all types of employees and learners feel welcome and involved?
• How do we foster an environment within our profession to include representatives of all of our constituencies?
• How do our practices in libraries reflect the diverse nature of our communities?
Mary will be joined by Dr. Teresa Y. Neely, Associate Professor and Director, Access Services, University Libraries, University of New Mexico and Dr. Karen E. Downing, the Foundation and Grants Librarian at the University of Michigan.
RSVP’s are not required; feel free to bring your lunch. Release time is available with supervisor approval.