Research libraries work to advance access to economic and social prosperity, encourage full participation in society, and counter the historical lack of access to material resources about human groups that have been systematically undervalued or ignored in collections that we cultivate and steward.
We aim to attract and develop leaders in research libraries and archives, free from systemic barriers, so that their diverse expertise and lived experiences enhance both individual effectiveness and the field’s collective ability to support and represent the communities they serve.
Contact L+T@arl.org to find out how you can get involved.
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Change Makers Build More Inclusive Environment at Northwestern University
Change Makers is a campus program using intergroup dialogue and change management skills to create a more inclusive community. Collaborating across the Northwestern University campus, 280 faculty and staff—including 10%...
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University of Manitoba Libraries Staff Build Indigenous Cultural Competency
by Camille Callison, Lyle Ford, and Christine Shaw, University of Manitoba Libraries Reconciliation calls for personal action. People need to get to know each other. They need to learn how...
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UBC’s X̱wi7x̱wa Library Decolonizes Library Practices
Systemic biases related to colonization continue to reside in Western library and archival collections and services. Materials and programs about Indigenous communities are often not prioritized and organizational systems are...
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Iowa State University Library Staff Build Cultural Competence to Improve Equity, Inclusion
Are you able to understand, appreciate, and interact with people who have different beliefs, values, and practices from your own? Cultural competence is an essential skill to have in a...
