Abstract

Today libraries stand as the most inclusive institution in US society, but their workforces remain unaligned with the wide-ranging domestic demographic. With 83% of librarians identifying as white in 2020, this institution requires cultural reconstruction to enable its information literacy goals. As diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts have been unsuccessful over the years in libraries, this report surveys efforts in industries with more diverse workers and adapts them for implementation in library settings. Recruitment, retainment, and inclusion strategies in corporate, STEM, and healthcare environments are reviewed to identify successful options as starting points for library planners. Practical adaptations are provided as more feasible options for library budgets and personnel volumes. As libraries were founded and transformed to serve the varying needs of all patrons, incorporating these DEI tools into planning strategies is imperative to diversify library labor forces and eliminate barriers to information literacy

摘要

如今，图书馆已成为美国社会最具包容性的机构，但其劳动力仍然与广泛的国内人口不相符。2020 年有 83% 的图书馆员被认定为白人，该机构需要进行文化重建以实现其信息素养目标。由于图书馆的多样性、公平性和包容性 (DEI) 努力多年来一直不成功，本报告调查了工作人员更加多样化的行业的努力，并将其调整为在图书馆环境中实施。审查企业、STEM 和医疗保健环境中的招聘、保留和包容策略，以确定成功的选择作为图书馆规划者的起点。提供了实际的改编作为图书馆预算和人员数量的更可行的选择。