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Mission
The purpose of the Library Diversity Committee is to oversee the implementation of the Library Diversity Plan; to provide leadership and support for library department heads, faculty and staff toward the fulfillment of LDP goals; and to monitor library-wide progress toward LDP goals.
The LDC will fulfill this charge through the following means:
- Consult with library department heads and other appropriate groups to coordinate responsibility for goals and activities
- Communicate regularly with department heads and other appropriate groups to monitor and report progress toward goals
- Meet quarterly with Library Administration to report activities and progress toward LDP goals
- Collaborate with Gateway to Organizational Learning and Development (GOLD) to identify appropriate diversity-related training opportunities for library staff
Membership
Current Members:
Rosemary Nigro (chair), Acquisitions Librarian (through 12/11)
David McCallum, Information Technology Consultant, CMET (through 12/11)
Victoria Mitchell, Head, Science Library (through 12/11)
Ann Miller, Head, Metadata Services & Digital Projects (through 12/11)
Sherra Hopkins, Acquisitions Technician (through 12/11)
Ex-officio: Laine Stambaugh, Director, Library Human Resources
Ex-officio: Mark Watson, Associate University Librarian for Collections and Access
History
The Library Diversity Committee began as the Library Diversity Task Force, established in October 1996 by George Shipman, then University Librarian, to develop a library-wide diversity program. The initial goal of the task force, associated with Association of Research Library's diversity efforts, was to keep diversity in the forefront of library-wide activities. To this end, it sponsored several diversity-related public events and commenced the development of a multicultural resource guide. In March 1998, Shipman created a formal Library Diversity Advisory Group, and the group's name became the Library Diversity Committee in November 2000. The committee's efforts achieved special recognition in 2000 when past and present members were honored with UO's Martin Luther King, Jr. Award. The committee continues to carry out its important charge with publications, exhibits, and presentations with invited speakers.
Join Us
The LDC meets regularly to accomplish the goals set forth in the Library Diversity Plan. Please contact us if you are interested in attending a meeting. All Library staff and faculty are welcome. Any questions should be directed to Elizabeth Peterson, LDC Chair.
Last Modified: 11/18/2009