Uncomfortable Discussions: Diversity and Inclusion in Library Instruction

College campuses are more diverse than ever while their libraries remain the least diverse department on U.S. campuses. Often, the lack of diversity among librarians distances the very communities they are committed to serving. In this presentation, I will lead a discussion of strategies and approaches that increase college library media specialists’ cultural competence and effectively engage diverse students. - Recognize the lack of diversity among librarians - Promote diversity and inclusion within college libraries - Discover strategies for cultural competenc