D4L DIversity Module

The American Library Association’s (ALA) Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services provides useful information on its website,http://www.ala.org/offices/diversity/  

• Take a look under “Popular Resources” on this page. Then click on the link for “Strategic Planning for Diversity,”http://www.ala.org/advocacy/diversity/workplace/diversityplanning 
• Read the section on “Defining Diversity” and note the definitions for diversity, inclusivity, and cultural competency.

See what Diversity Events are scheduled for the 2016 American Library Association Annual Conference in Orlando:https://sites.google.com/site/diversityrelatedevents/

See the charge to the ALA Task Force on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: http://www.ala.org/groups/task-force-equity-diversity-and-inclusion

• What question would you ask the Task Force?

• What recommendations would you give the Task Force?