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Library Diversity Committee

Mission

The LDC is charged with two fundamental goals: 1) to encourage the recruitment and hiring of employees of color at all levels, including professional, paraprofessional, and student assistants; and 2) to enhance our understanding of gender, ethnicity, culture and social issues as a means of improving our services.

Membership

2008 Library Diversity Committee (Appointment Dates)

Elizabeth Peterson, Chair, Humanities Librarian/Literature (through 12/09)
Rosemary Nigro, Acquisitions Librarian (through 12/10)
Julia Simic, Visual Resources Librarian (through 12/10)
Melissa Logan, Video Clerk (through 12/08)
Xiaotong Wang, Chinese Copy Cataloger (through 12/08)
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.