We’ve created an Anti-Racist Action Plan to guide our objectives and hold ourselves accountable. As part of that, we are providing regular updates on our progress, and here’s the second update:
#1: Ensure that diversity, equity, and inclusion lie at the heart of all that we do.
- All new hires, including faculty, academic professionals, graduate, and undergraduate employees have position requirements that outline a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion – DONE
- We are working on incorporating this commitment into existing job descriptions – IN PROGRESS
- We will work towards hiring BIPOC employees, particularly when full-time, permanent positions open – IN PROGRESS. We have a fulltime position for a Visiting Design and Materials Research Librarian opening soon. The search committee has been formulated, and we are working on identifying and implementing best practices in recruiting and hiring diverse individuals for the position.