Librarians from Carolina’s Health Sciences Library have edited a new book that will help librarians across the globe create more equitable and inclusive organizations.
Michelle Cawley (left) and Emily Jones (right)
Michelle Cawley, interim associate University librarian for health sciences and director of the Health Sciences Library, and Emily Jones, health sciences librarian, joined Nandita Mani to develop the publication. Mani began the project while director of the Health Sciences Library at UNC-Chapel Hill; she is now dean of university libraries at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Perspectives on Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Libraries gathers stories of initiatives that address topics such as community, ethics and inclusive spaces. It explores the impacts of these programs and identifies opportunities for future growth. The case studies provide insight and guidance for administrators, policymakers, librarians and others invested in creating equitable libraries.
Perspectives on Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Libraries is available in print and as an e-book from IGI Global.
