Libraries Respond
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Libraries Respond Pages
- Black Lives Matter
- Combating Xenophobia and Fake News in light of COVID-19
- Cyber-bullying and Doxxing
- Drag Queen Story Hour
- Immigrants, Refugees and Asylum Seekers
- National Day of Racial Healing
- Protecting and Supporting Transgender Staff and Patrons
About Libraries Respond
The ALA Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services has created Libraries Respond as a space for us to help keep current events in conversation with libraries' ongoing work in and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. This page is a resource for the library community to share information, find resources, and connect as they serve their communities. Resources are provided for informational purposes only; they do not constitute an endorsement or an approval by the ALA.
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Last updated September 15, 2020.
Contact
For more information about Libraries Respond, please contact:
ALA Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services
225 N Michigan Ave
Suite 1300
Chicago, IL 60601
1-800-545-2433 ext. 4294
Fax: 312-280-3256
Email: diversity@ala.org
