In June 2019, RIG charged the subgroup on diversity residencies to examine diversity residences in terms of institutional readiness, support, and success. In response to this charge, the subgroup has developed the Diversity Residency Toolkit that contains four tools that provide guidance for a residency program from its inception to its completion and beyond: Guidelines Read More
Author: Twanna Hodge
Job Announcement: UNCG Diversity Resident Librarian
Position Summary The UNC Greensboro University Libraries is pleased to invite applications from early career librarians for our seventh Diversity Resident Librarian. The library residency program is intended to offer an opportunity for entry-level librarians with an interest in academic libraries to begin their professional careers and acquire core competencies and skills in research, scholarship, and instruction. The Read More
Job Announcement: Western Carolina University’s Hunter Library Diversity Residency
Western Carolina University’s Hunter Library is looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual for our Diversity Residency Program. Resident will be solicited from recent MLS graduates with a demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and with less than 2 years of professional library experience. Hunter Library is committed to “increasing the hiring pipeline of individuals from Read More
ALA Shifted All Sympa Discussions to ALA Connect
As you may be aware, ALA shifted all Sympa discussions to ALA Connect. This transition was completed by May 1, 2021. I’ve copied some information about the transition below. You do not have to be a member to view or send messages via ALA Connect (see related documentation and directions below).Please send me questions or concerns you may have. Read More
ACRL RIG Annual Meeting and ACRL RIG Meet Up
We are excited to invite you to two events happening during the 2021 ALA Annual Conference. You do not need to be attending ALA Annual to join in.ACRL RIG Annual Meeting June 24, 2021, 2 PM to 3 PM EasternRegister hereJoin us at our annual meeting where we’ll get team updates, introduce our new Incoming Convener, and thank our Past Convener, Twanna Hodge, for her wonderful leadership. We are still Read More