Diversity and Inclusion Symposium: Are We Neglecting "Inclusion"? (Sponsored by LexisNexis)

Sunday, July 16, 2023

3:15pm – 4:15pm EDT

Location: Hynes-312

Sponsored By:

Coordinator(s)

KL

Kelly Leong (she/her/hers)

Associate Dean of Library Services
Dr. Lillian & Dr. Rebecca Chutick Law Library Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University, New York, United States

Speaker(s)

Nicole P. Dyszlewski

Director of Special Programs, Academic Affairs
Roger Williams University School of Law Library
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States
Mike Muehe (he/him/his)

Research Librarian & Assistant Professor
University of San Francisco School of Law, Dorraine Zief Law Library
San Francisco, California, United States
Jenny Silbiger (she/her/hers)

State Law Librarian
Hawaii State Judiciary, Hawaii, United States

Moderator(s)

JL

Josh LaPorte (he/him/his)

Reference & Access Services Librarian
St. John's University School of Law
Jamaica, New York, United States

Identifying and hiring people with diverse backgrounds and characteristics is an aspirational goal for all. However, once we create a “diverse” workplace environment, are we neglecting to create an inclusive workplace? Are we checking off the diversity box prematurely? Inclusion in the workplace is about how well the contributions, presence, and perspectives of different groups of people are valued and integrated into an environment. Panelists will discuss steps we can take to create an inclusive environment for diverse groups, including those from underrepresented populations, different religions, and those with hidden disabilities, as well as how inclusivity can help retain and develop a diverse workforce.

Target Audience:

This program will benefit librarians at all stages of their career in every type of library. Leaders that are in a position to implement practices in their libraries will find this program especially beneficial since it will highlight different approaches to inclusivity.

Takeaways:

Participants will be able to discuss how inclusion is just as important as diversity in the diversity and inclusion space.
Participants will be able to define what inclusivity in the workplace means.
Participants will be able to identify methods for developing activities/programs which promote inclusivity in the law library for staff members and patrons.