Browsing by Author "Mecham, Ronald"

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    Developing a Plan for a More Diverse, Inclusive, and Equitable Library at a Research 1 Land-Grant University
    Briganti, Jonathan S.; Dodson, Brittany; Haugen, Inga; McMillan, Gail; Mecham, Ronald; Ogier, Andrea; Phillips, Shannon; Wright de Hernandez, Anthony (ACRL Diversity Alliance, 2021-12-20)
    Using the Virginia Tech strategic plan as a guide, a team of its University Libraries faculty and staff designed a strategic planning approach for the library that directly engaged with University goals and explored two areas: 1) contributing to the equity-, diversity-, and inclusion-related (EDI) goals laid out in the University strategic plan, and 2) expanding upon efforts to broaden diversity and representation in the library. The team identified four major themes: accessibility, climate, employment and professional development, outreach, and advocacy, and used these themes to develop specific recommendations. The process served to shine the light on these topics within the library, allowing for reflection and self-understanding, crucial components to change and grow with more attention to inclusion and diversity. Recognizing a need for change, it is hoped the report leads to better advocacy and ally-ship and brings issues to light for other libraries engaging in similar processes.
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    Virginia Tech Libraries Diversity and Inclusion Subgroup Report for the Library’s Strategic Plan 2020-2025
    Briganti, Jonathan; Dodson, Brittany; Haugen, Inga; McMillan, Gail; Mecham, Ronald; Phillips, Shannon; Ogier, Andrea; Wright de Hernandez, Anthony (Virginia Tech Libraries, 2019-11)
    The Virginia Tech Libraries strategic planning process included a group specifically responsible for exploring how the library could contribute to the equity-, diversity-, and inclusion-related goals as presented in VT’s strategic plan and build upon the library’s previous and on-going equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts. This report documents the work of the Diversity and Inclusion group’s work to propel the library forward.