Equity

HSD Library Services strive to provide equitable service to all students and staff

Library collections should reflect the diversity within each HSD community
Library programming incorporates district initiatives such as Career and College Pathways and social-emotional learning
Library staff welcome all people and work hard to accommodate all teachers and learners

Please note:

Staff may not exclude titles due to conflicting personal beliefs.

Collection

We include books with diverse protagonists in our collections and put them on display
We include positive and diverse representations of: race, ethnicity, gender, disability, national origin, gender representation, LGBTQIA+ identity, and socio-economic status.
We display books in other languages in an easily visible area so students and staff know they are available
We create inclusive displays throughout the year
We arrange the library space so that students with limited mobility can access all library resources

Relationship Building

We greet the teacher and students at the door
We use positive body language.
We learn students names
We honor our students' heritage by taking the time to learn proper name pronunciation
We are sensitive to the differing needs of our students
- Example: giving an extra book to a student who lives between homes

ALA position on Serving Patrons with Disabilities http://www.ala.org/ascla/resources/libraryservices

ALA position on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion http://www.ala.org/advocacy/diversity

Oregon Safe Schools & Community Coalition https://www.oregonsafeschools.org/

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