The Office of Library and Information Services,
RILA, Cornucopia and URI-GSLIS invite librarians and library staff to
come together for a statewide conversation about how we might embed
equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) practices
into library services, programs, collections and work culture.
The
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Summit is a day-long event that will
include opportunities for both listening and participating throughout
the day. The program includes:
- keynote address by Loren Spears, Executive Director of the
Tomaquag Museum;
- breakout sessions to learn about and discuss Implicit Bias with
Diversity Talks;
- panel
of local community organizations promoting equity and inclusion in
different communities across RI, facilitated by Cheryl Burrell,
Associate Director of the
RI Office of Diversity, Equity and Opportunity; and
- hands-on exercise to help generate actionable ideas for you to bring back to your library.
OLIS and its partners will continue to provide
training, support and resources for EDI following the summit, and looks
forward to participating in efforts to make Rhode Island libraries more
diverse and inclusive spaces for both community
members and library workers.
This event is open to library staff from all types of libraries and all service areas. Lunch will be served.
If any reasonable accommodation is needed to
ensure equal access or participation, contact the Office of Library and
Information Services at (401) 574-9300 not less than three (3) business
days in advance of the meeting or program
date. More advanced notice is highly advisable.
Nicolette Baffoni, Adult Services Coordinator
Office of Library & Information Services
Rhode Island Department of Administration
One Capitol Hill | Providence, RI 02908-5803
