Equality, diversity and inclusivity in libraries by

Equality, diversity and inclusivity in libraries by https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o Share what you and/or your institution is already doing, currently working on and has planned for the future around EDI from a library perspective. This activity will everyone the opportunity to share good practice and find out where things might not have worked as well as we had hoped. en-us 2023-08-09 08:58:06 UTC 2023-08-29 12:34:54 UTC hello@padlet.com Library Champions Work has been ongoing on implementing EDI-related projects which The Library have worked with their Library Champions on, including loanable ergonomic chairs and loanable reading devices. These came from student suggestions. The pilot of these new services have gone well so far. academiclibrariesnorth https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658611856 2023-08-09 09:09:10 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658611856 An EDI cataloguing group has been formed to improve problematic metadata and collections descriptions. UoM academiclibrariesnorth https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658612249 2023-08-09 09:10:07 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658612249 We have formed an Inclusive Practice Group(from teams across the Library) to assess our services and make them more inclusive and accessible. UoM academiclibrariesnorth https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658612330 2023-08-09 09:10:24 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658612330 Hidden disabilities scheme - library staff offered training about scheme and staff openly show support for scheme by wearing sunflower lanyards. UoM academiclibrariesnorth https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658612446 2023-08-09 09:10:43 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658612446 RNCM has an "Under-represented" project which focuses on performing music hitherto marginalised by the DWEM canon. academiclibrariesnorth https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658612716 2023-08-09 09:10:58 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658612716 New accessible study room academiclibrariesnorth https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658613205 We have worked with the student union to create a new accessible study room at our Lancaster campus. With the desire to add more at other campus locations in the future. The room is designed to be flexible and includes: an adjustable height desk with ergonomic chair a double-screen PC with accessible software and adjustable desk light variable LED lighting and a sensory projector, both with remote controls to change colours, brightness and lighting effects a desktop book stand and perspex writing slope a yoga mat, balance cushion and fidget toys a soft seat for breakout and relaxation adjustable blinds to filter natural light University of Cumbria ]]> 2023-08-09 09:11:26 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658613205 Group of interested library staff, academics and students brought together to undertake a sensory audit of the library building. Plan to complete by the end of the academic year. LHU academiclibrariesnorth https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658613414 2023-08-09 09:11:55 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658613414 Supporting Neuro Diverse Students academiclibrariesnorth https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658613775 Study Happy with your Student Advisors: How to Study Happy as an Autistic Student - Library & Learning Services (edgehill.ac.uk)]]> 2023-08-09 09:12:50 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658613775 Challenging resistance to diversifying university reading lists academiclibrariesnorth https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658614551 Arranging meetings with academic tutors from different academic schools to discuss these issues. Trying to challenge resistance and raise awareness around diversifying university reading lists.(UCLAN) ]]> 2023-08-09 09:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658614551 Our Broaden my Bookshelf campaign continues. academiclibrariesnorth https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658614696 Encouraging staff & students to suggest books written by people from a BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) background, & also books by & about LGBT+ people. This has fed into a guide for academic staff into diversifying the reading lists. Huddersfield. ]]> 2023-08-09 09:14:57 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658614696 Workshop review academiclibrariesnorth https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658614851 We are looking at reviewing our workshop provision to ensure they are accessible to all, with a focus on supporting neurodiverse students. Working closely with the SU and the Disability Support service (Salford) ]]> 2023-08-09 09:15:23 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658614851 Neurodiversity Awareness at Salford academiclibrariesnorth https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658615110 At Salford we have a Neurodiversity Awareness reading list - the Learning and Research Team meet up to have 'continuing the conversation' chats were we watch, read or listen to one of the resources then have a half hour chat about our thoughts and what we have learned. From this we are reviewing our Disability and Learner Support web pages and looking to share quiet times in the Library for people who prefer to study at quieter times. ]]> 2023-08-09 09:15:49 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658615110 Liberate my Library book and media ordering encouraging requests to address underrepresentation by non-traditional authors - Durham academiclibrariesnorth https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658615268 2023-08-09 09:16:12 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658615268 EDI Working Group academiclibrariesnorth https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658615466 UoM Library has an EDI Working Group -responsible for defining and monitoring a local action plan to implement the Uni EDI recommendations and to set our own cross library team objectives. Examines various themes such as staffing (recruitment, training, progression), raising awareness, spaces, collections, reporting etc ]]> 2023-08-09 09:16:33 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658615466 Diversity in the workplace online tutorial academiclibrariesnorth https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658615680 All staff have to do this mandatory tutorial, and repeat every so often. (Bradford) ]]> 2023-08-09 09:17:09 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658615680 Reading List Diversity and inclusion initiative has been launched. academiclibrariesnorth https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658615829 This can be sent out to academics as part of validation process. It also signposts good examples across the sector. University of Cumbria. ]]> 2023-08-09 09:17:38 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658615829 New EDI Champion in post at Salford. academiclibrariesnorth https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658615977 This is a staff role in the Library and the EDI Champion will collaborate with Library colleagues, students and other departments across the University to explore EDI issues and work towards making recommendations and improvements. ]]> 2023-08-09 09:18:05 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658615977 academiclibrariesnorth https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658616063 BLM reading list created to share readings and information to help people learn - Salford ]]> 2023-08-09 09:18:19 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658616063 academiclibrariesnorth https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658616286 Checklist for staff which helps us keep EDI issues in mind when developing teaching and learning materials, e.g. using more inclusive examples and activities, ensuring materials are accessible (e.g. work with screen readers effectively, have suitable alternatives where needed, etc.) - Salford ]]> 2023-08-09 09:18:35 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658616286 Diversity rep in our wider department (LIS) -but very site specific (Chester) academiclibrariesnorth https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658616372 2023-08-09 09:18:50 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658616372 academiclibrariesnorth https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658616465 Reading lists on equalities issues for users/staff ]]> 2023-08-09 09:19:07 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658616465 Reading groups academiclibrariesnorth https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658616695 2023-08-09 09:19:45 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658616695 EDI appraisal in PDR academiclibrariesnorth https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658616774 2023-08-09 09:19:55 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658616774 More demand for TREVENTUS scan robot digitised content here. - UCLan academiclibrariesnorth https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658616901 2023-08-09 09:20:17 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658616901 academiclibrariesnorth https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658617018 reading materials in alternative formats - LHU ]]> 2023-08-09 09:20:40 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658617018 academiclibrariesnorth https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658617081 Ongoing EDI/ Accessibility working groups ]]> 2023-08-09 09:20:52 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658617081 English History and CW are decolonizing all their reading lists EHU academiclibrariesnorth https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658617173 2023-08-09 09:21:08 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658617173 Decolonising / diversifying the curriculum -CoP in place - LHU academiclibrariesnorth https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658617260 2023-08-09 09:21:22 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658617260 academiclibrariesnorth https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658617345 New curriculum framework includes a decolonising of the curriculum. Hence decolonising of reading lists. Maths one of the fist subjects in S&T to work on this crediting Chinese mathematicians with theory that white westerners wrote down thousands of years later. - UCLan ]]> 2023-08-09 09:21:39 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658617345 academiclibrariesnorth https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658617416 Decolonising the curriculum work taking place across the University - to feed into this we (The Library) are looking at resources to help support academic staff with diversifying reading lists - Salford ]]> 2023-08-09 09:21:53 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658617416 Large involvement with Ally accessibility engagement. EHU academiclibrariesnorth https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658617500 2023-08-09 09:22:08 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658617500 academiclibrariesnorth https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658617567 Took part in an EDI group looking at aims and terms of reference at Uni of Liverpool ]]> 2023-08-09 09:22:21 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658617567 academiclibrariesnorth https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658617702 Black history month / LGBQT+ reading lists and displays to coincide with events - LHU ]]> 2023-08-09 09:22:35 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658617702 academiclibrariesnorth https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658617847 Working closely with academics wanting to explore making their reading lists more diverse and representative. Focusing in on one specific programme to start with - Salford ]]> 2023-08-09 09:22:58 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658617847 academiclibrariesnorth https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658617909 Working Group recently started at Hope. Trying to focus on more than race issues. Childcare has come up as a key student concern ]]> 2023-08-09 09:23:11 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658617909 academiclibrariesnorth https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658617977 Liaising (at Salford) with the student union on work being done to support decolonising the student experience ]]> 2023-08-09 09:23:25 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658617977 Bradford is carrying out a major decolonising project academiclibrariesnorth https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658618111 Will take a long time, just started. Several subgroups. ]]> 2023-08-09 09:23:50 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658618111 EDI lunchtime conversations academiclibrariesnorth https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658618273 Bradford has started informal chats on aspects, based on reading. But v small scale at moment. ]]> 2023-08-09 09:24:09 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658618273 Decolonisation book fund academiclibrariesnorth https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658618370 Bradford has created a fund for books, and suggestions via website. ]]> 2023-08-09 09:24:27 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658618370 Decolonising our support academiclibrariesnorth https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658618489 I've recently "decolonised" all our referencing guidance. I don't know if anyone has noticed yet, but sometimes subtle is good ]]> 2023-08-09 09:24:51 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658618489 Introduced the Global Collection academiclibrariesnorth https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658618626 Lancaster ]]> 2023-08-09 09:25:16 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658618626 Anti-racism initiatives, projects and training academiclibrariesnorth https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658618763 Lancaster ]]> 2023-08-09 09:25:41 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658618763 EDI in Practice: Takeaways academiclibrariesnorth https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658619604 This is a copy of the responses from today's workshop. We asked 'What will you take forward from today into your role and institution?'. Here's what people said...

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Zelda Chatten (She/Her) Academic Liaison Librarian University of Liverpool

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Jennifer Rowland (She/Her) Faculty Librarian University of Bradford

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Tracy Breheny (She/Her) Academic Support Librarian University of Salford

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https://ugc.padletcdn.com/uploads/padlet-uploads/455987496/d2569d3a9e99030bec38b3103ea3c21f/EDI_in_Practice_schedule.docx?token=YMy1UvVO63QtY4VjjZVgIdU8PMtL-8jhp1gDIR_DkAMcOvjXpBxgKIqFUCmcxaknpmu11eAgLSSWYt00oE4yUEcE2yPVdASpkleOBSHVp3ioxz-lY3TYvWWxAKvOMzZGKND14H4C2cfiOigIv8Mp_MF6PclmZtsAib26p6o8FOrMM25bBKBvuovXqIN2mm_7dCrvVuhBOA5PguQUz3U6Xm32w32ZMBrcn-XJm3mOAHACbwg167Ays2LU3zI9wmfnrETp1GdwrNyUyg-0GssRGQ==]]> 2023-08-09 09:34:37 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658622138 EDI in Practice event academiclibrariesnorth https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658622371 We held an ALN EDI in Practice: 'Getting on with it' event on Friday 3rd March 2023. This contains the resources from that event. This TeachMeet aims to focus on the practical aspects of developing equality, diversity and inclusion activities and tools. It is primarily aimed at those involved in learning and teaching roles, delivering information literacy skills/user education. However, there may be wider interest from others working in other roles within HE libraries. ]]> 2023-08-09 09:35:03 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2658622371 https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676590061 Promoting RNIB Bookshare as their service
has drastically improved over the last few
years

UCLan]]> 2023-08-29 12:14:22 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676590061 https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676591181 Project for interns paid for by LS to support accessibility

EHU ]]> 2023-08-29 12:14:58 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676591181 https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676591594 Working closer with the student body to get their views on EDI issues

LHU ]]> 2023-08-29 12:15:12 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676591594 https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676591863 Working closely with the new Project Co-ordinator based in the Students' Union recruited to work on decolonising the curriculum work

Salford ]]> 2023-08-29 12:15:29 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676591863 https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676592180 RNIB Bookshare training for the team

University of Cumbria ]]> 2023-08-29 12:15:43 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676592180 https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676592505 Human Library

Huddersfield ]]> 2023-08-29 12:15:59 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676592505 https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676592889 Cumbria working with Lancaster University on joint project to provide community access and borrowing rights to both our libraries for asylum seekers & refugees hoping to progress to Higher Education study or needing to convert their existing qualifications in the UK ]]> 2023-08-29 12:16:22 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676592889 https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676593056 Accessibility compliance (The Public Sector Bodies regs etc ]]> 2023-08-29 12:16:34 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676593056 https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676593171 Decolonisation and classification systems ]]> 2023-08-29 12:16:41 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676593171 https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676593288 Need to educate ourselves on EDI issues and seeking support within our insitutions ]]> 2023-08-29 12:16:49 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676593288 https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676593425 Conversation tends to focus on decolonisation at the moment but this is very narrow focus - we need to ensure we address wider EDI issues ]]> 2023-08-29 12:16:57 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676593425 https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676593577 Equity of representation/ wide ranging coverage within insitution and casualised/PT/service roles e.g. cleaning staff etc. ]]> 2023-08-29 12:17:06 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676593577 https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676593730 Our group had a little discussion around the difference between decolonising and diversifying the curriculum which is important ]]> 2023-08-29 12:17:15 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676593730 https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676593972 Bringing experience from online focused roles e.g. supporting overseas users and issues they experience ]]> 2023-08-29 12:17:30 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676593972 https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676594240 we need more practical tangible aims and actions - to actually make change, not tick box activity ]]> 2023-08-29 12:17:45 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676594240 https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676594295 Tick boxes are the bane of our lives ]]> 2023-08-29 12:17:49 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676594295 https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676594459 Analysis of over-representation and under-representation in physical collections and then some collection development work to address these issues. Starting in early 2022. ]]> 2023-08-29 12:17:59 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676594459 https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676594601 We could make better use of our students - interns, focus groups, get active input from them throughout the year and to set the tone of our work on this ]]> 2023-08-29 12:18:07 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676594601 https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676594731 A Code of Conduct has been drafted by one of our LGBT+ networks I am proposing this for use in the Library and our wider UoL report & support network. It builds on Stonewall principles e.g. for safe spaces, communications and digitial/social media. (UoL ]]> 2023-08-29 12:18:15 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676594731 https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676595449 In decolonising our collections we have to be mindful of the needs and views of those potentially excluded students with whom we aim to engage. Consultation is essential if we are not merely to impose our views ]]> 2023-08-29 12:18:55 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676595449 https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676595596 AI question AI is the hot topic and I wondered if anyone addressed EDI in relation to guidance to students making them aware of bias within the data AI sources it's answer from. We are currently creating our new materials for student support with an academic integrity focus. University of Cumbria ]]> 2023-08-29 12:19:04 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676595596 https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676610969 This one from LinkedIn Learning was advertised:
https://www.linkedin.com/learning/be-an-inclusive-organization-people-won-t-leave/be-an-inclusive-organization-people-won-t-leave?u=42775724]]> 2023-08-29 12:31:25 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676610969 https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676611271 FutureLearn: Decolonising education from theory to practice
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/decolonising-education-from-theory-to-practice]]> 2023-08-29 12:31:41 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676611271 https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676611394 ALN have formed an ALN EDI Action group to take our collaborative approach to EDI forward. If you are interested in getting involved, you can contact Nicky (Nicky.Freeman@sconul.ac.uk) to find out more about the group’s activities or to see if there is already a rep from your institution. ]]> 2023-08-29 12:31:49 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676611394 https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676611728 Re:Tension film
https://filmfreeway.com/ReTension]]> 2023-08-29 12:32:10 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676611728 https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676612222 The forced silence poem https://uos.padlet.org/uis359_63107/equality-diversity-and-inclusivity-in-libraries-sebvbkq4p416v3ip/wish/2200684795]]> 2023-08-29 12:32:38 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676612222 https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676612869 2023-08-29 12:33:20 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676612869 https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676612971 https://www.routledge.com/Elite-Universities-and-the-Making-of-Privilege-Exploring-Race-and-Class/Bhopal-Myers/p/book/9780367466077]]> 2023-08-29 12:33:27 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676612971 https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676613348 Useful reading Verma, A. (2022). Anti-Racism in Higher Education: An action guide for change. Policy Press. ]]> 2023-08-29 12:33:40 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676613348 https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676613956 Reading lists mentioned in the Bradford presentation EDI resource bank https://rl.talis.com/3/bradford/lists/D6D9F5C8-D191-94C4- 48A2-B9D706F1A52C.html?lang=en Faculty toolkits Engineering and informatics https://rl.talis.com/3/bradford/lists/67CE102C-761E-0CE1- 41C9-69ED3B97BA3E.html?lang=en Health https://rl.talis.com/3/bradford/lists/9AE6026B-492F1BFE-E0B3-1A073D70E4DE.html?lang=en&login=1 Life Sci https://rl.talis.com/3/bradford/lists/504C9266-6717-C381- 5C46-847EE5A3AE68.html?lang=en&login=1 Management, Law and Social Sciences https://rl.talis.com/3/bradford/lists/A1BC3804-2DC0-C0DEEC13-348D5955D1D6.html?lang=en&login=1 For researchers https://rl.talis.com/3/bradford/lists/4C6DD09C-4696-F185- B175-A482B59E0DDF.html?lang=en&login= ]]> 2023-08-29 12:34:09 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676613956 https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676614128 https://uos.padlet.org/uis359_63107/equality-diversity-and-inclusivity-in-libraries-sebvbkq4p416v3ip/wish/2505127622]]> 2023-08-29 12:34:19 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676614128 https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676614377 CALC (Critical Approaches to Libraries Conference) See 'The gap in critical librarianship scholarship & library 'decolonisation' initiatives: Technology' (Naomi Smith) in particular. https://sites.google.com/view/calcconference/calc2023 ]]> 2023-08-29 12:34:35 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676614377 https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676614609 https://sites.google.com/view/calcconference/calc2023]]> 2023-08-29 12:34:43 UTC https://padlet.com/academiclibrariesnorth/gxri6jsk09cvu50o/wish/2676614609