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

[Neha Thakkar]

Here are some items we collected over the summer, and maybe we could try
meeting up again (my fault, I didn't get it together to meet again over the
summer!)

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/14GKCCQaEpd5J9Qu6pRNklguhVltaZbSe?usp=sharing


Hope this helps!


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On Mon, Nov 22, 2021 at 2:07 PM Lauren Ochs via AISLE <
aisle at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:

> 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?
>>
>>
>>
>> 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?
>>
>>
>>
>> Of course, I would be using any help as guidance. I just need some
>> starting points.
>>
>>
>> I so appreciate any help. Have a nice holiday!
>>
>> --
>> *Sheila McNair*
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>> Academic Prep Tutoring Coordinator
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