[aisle] Guidance on performing EDI audit on library collection and/or text selection/review across academic departments

Lauren Ochs lochs at ms.k12.il.us
Mon Nov 22 14:06:01 CST 2021


I haven't started my own diversity audit yet, but I have been looking at
resources to do so.

Kelsey Bogan has some great explanations and tips on her blog. Here is one
of the posts:
https://dontyoushushme.com/2020/06/15/diversity-audit-a-practical-guide/

I also used materials from the Teen Librarian Toolbox blog -
https://www.teenlibrariantoolbox.com/2017/11/doing-a-diversity-audit-understanding-your-local-community/

*Lauren Ochs *
School Librarian
Mahomet-Seymour High School
lochs at ms.k12.il.us


On Mon, Nov 22, 2021 at 2:00 PM Sheila McNair via AISLE <
aisle at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:

> Pardon the long subject line! I am new to school libraries. I would like
> to conduct an audit on our library collection using an EDI lens. Does
> anyone have any tips or places they could refer me for assistance?
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> Secondly, I’d like to humbly ask if any one has an existing procedure in
> place for school-wide text section and review processes, would they mind
> sharing?
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> Of course, I would be using any help as guidance. I just need some
> starting points.
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> I so appreciate any help. Have a nice holiday!
>
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