Diversity in the Workplace

Diversity is a key action area of the American Library Association and Section B.3 Diversity (Old Number 60) of ALA's policy manual includes a number of objectives geared toward fostering diversity in the workplace.

ALA Policies

• ALA Policy B.9
• ALA Library Services to People with Disabilities Policy

Key ALA Resources for Promoting Diversity in the Workplace

• Employment Discrimination - resources for identifying and combating discrimination.
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Scorecard - a resource created by ALA's Committee on Diversity
• Planning for Diversity - resources for incorporating diversity into strategic planning.

Additional Resources

• Forum Magazine Exploring Unique Pathways to Recruiting Diverse Members (page 26) by Brooke Morris-Chott
• Forum Magazine: The Value of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (page 41) by Brooke Morris-Chott
• Safe Space by Brooke Morris-Chott