Chapter 6
Equity of Access, Diversity, and Inclusion
Kawanna Bright

Figure 6.1

• American Library Association Key Action Items

• ALA Spectrum Scholarship Program

• ACRL Diversity Alliance

• ALA – Advocacy

• Association of Research Libraries – Kaleidoscope Program

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• National Prevention Information Network

• ALA – Equity, Diversity, Inclusion: An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights

• ALA – Diversity Counts Tables

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

• Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE): This national network focuses on working with other governmental agencies, including public libraries, to achieve racial equity and equity in opportunities. The site offers tools and resources for those interested in reading more about efforts of collaborating organizations and a list of events and training that may be of interest to information organizations hoping to learn more or consider becoming a part of GARE.

• Project READY: Reimagining Equity & Access for Diverse Youth: Project READY is a free, online professional development curriculum for those interested in improving their understanding of race, racism, racial equity, implicit bias, microaggressions, indigeneity, colonialism, cultural competence, and cultural humility, among other topics. Project READY is open and accessible to anyone interested in completing the modules but may especially be of interest for those working as youth services librarians or library administrators.