Objective: The goal of this survey by the Medical Library Association (MLA) Diversity and Inclusion Task Force was to have a better understanding of the demographics of the association as well as ascertain how the membership feels about MLA's diversity efforts. Methods: A survey was created with the input of both task force members as well as MLA professional staff. It was administered via SurveyMonkey and distributed through email over the course of two weeks in October 2019. Results: The demographics portion of the survey—beyond asking the usual questions about race or ethnicity (72% white), age (65% between 30 and 59), and so on—also asked questions that were more specific to diversity including, but not limited to, gender representation (79% female), sexuality (67% heterosexual), military service (97% have never served), ability (26% have anxiety sometimes or in certain situations), and college financial aid (49% used federal student loans). Diversity-specific questions asked about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the association: 59% strongly agreed or agreed that MLA has a strong commitment to DEI; 54% felt that the amount of time that association was spending on DEI issues was just about right; and 56% were very satisfied or satisfied with the DEI environment at MLA. Members also reported feeling like they belonged in MLA (59%), they were treated with respect (77%), and they were valued by MLA (59%) Conclusion: The survey paints a picture of the membership that is much deeper than any previously conducted membership survey. It shows the diversity of membership, especially in terms of ability and religion. Generally, the membership feels that MLA is right on target with the level of focus that MLA is giving issues of diversity. This survey reinforces the diversity work that has been done and supports diversity work in MLA in the future.

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医学图书馆协会多元化和包容性工作组 2019 年调查报告。

目标：由医学图书馆协会 (MLA) 多元化和包容性工作组开展的这项调查的目的是更好地了解该协会的人口统计数据，并确定会员对 MLA 多元化工作的看法。方法：在工作组成员和 MLA 专业人员的参与下创建了一项调查。它通过 SurveyMonkey 进行管理，并在 2019 年 10 月的两周内通过电子邮件分发。结果：调查的人口统计部分——除了询问有关种族或民族（72% 白人）、年龄（65% 介于 30 至59）等等——还提出了更具体的多样性问题，包括但不限于性别代表（79% 女性）、性取向（67% 异性恋）、兵役（97% 从未服役）、能力（26% 有时或在某些情况下有焦虑）和大学经济援助（49% 使用联邦学生贷款）。就协会中的多样性、公平性和包容性 (DEI) 提出的多样性特定问题：59% 的人强烈同意或同意 MLA 对 DEI 有坚定的承诺；54% 的人认为协会在 DEI 问题上花费的时间恰到好处；56% 的人对 MLA 的 DEI 环境非常满意或满意。成员还报告说他们感觉自己属于 MLA (59%)，他们受到尊重 (77%)，他们受到 MLA 的重视 (59%)之前进行的会员调查。它显示了成员的多样性，特别是在能力和宗教方面。一般来说，成员认为 MLA 是正确的，因为 MLA 对多样性问题的关注程度很高。这项调查加强了已经完成的多元化工作，并支持未来 MLA 的多元化工作。