CARL Webinar Series: Toward Inclusive Collections - Indigenous Voices and Library Collections

The Canadian Association of Research Libraries’ Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Working Group (CARL EDIWG) is pleased to announce the first in a series of planned webinars on inclusive collections.
Canadian research libraries are actively engaged in the ongoing process of decolonizing their collections and cultivating inclusive libraries that go beyond the traditional models of publishing and collection development. Research libraries are also adopting and integrating inclusive practices that aim to amplify and leverage the voices of marginalized and underrepresented communities in Canada. Central to these efforts are the fundamental principles of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion which mostly remain within individual institutions, limiting national discourse. Through the Inclusive Collections webinar series, the CARL EDIWG aims to bridge this divide by facilitating conversations, providing practical insights, and fostering the exchange of policies and strategies, ensuring diversity and decolonization measures. The focus is on fostering diverse collections and identifying valuable recommendations for collection development for libraries.
In this 60-minute session join librarians Karleen and Ashley as they discuss some approaches to collection development with Indigenous considerations. They’ll talk about topics such as how non-Indigenous people can engage in decolonizing work, where Indigenous voices are being published, and the importance of Indigenous diversity representation.