Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

The Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Steering Committee will articulate an EDI strategy and long-term goals to advance consortial EDI efforts at scale. 

Goals

• Conduct a comprehensive survey of current EDI practices at BLC institutions to establish baseline metrics and set targets for improvement
• Identify long-term goals to advance consortial EDI efforts at scale
• Celebrate and promote the contributions and leadership of diverse workers in BLC member libraries.

Our Values

Communication: Demonstrated by showing respect to individuals when discussing differing opinions. Collaboration and compromise are hard work and time-consuming. Many of us may be pushed outside of our comfort zone. We will always remain respectful to one another.

Inclusive Engagement: Demonstrated through the recognition that everyone has a role in community discussion, governance, decision-making, and action. Meaningful participation opportunities will be provided by intentionally reducing barriers, creating and nurturing connections, and engaging in supportive and collaborative opportunities to foster shared growth.

Trust: Demonstrated through cultivating an environment in which confidentiality and honesty are expected and honored.

Respect: Demonstrated through the sensitive expression of views and opinions and active listening to other perspectives.