Advisory Committee on Library Staff Diversity and Inclusion

Reports to: Michael Bell and Gabby Redwine (co-sponsors)

Committee Charge: The Advisory Committee on Library Staff Diversity and Inclusion is charged with informing and advising on diversity and inclusion in YUL. Particular areas of emphasis are a climate/culture of mutual respect and the recruitment and retention of a diverse staff. This committee is advisory in nature—members are not expected to conduct events.

Frequency of Meetings: Monthly

Term of Service: 2 years

Committee eligibility: Any full- or part-time Yale Libraries staff member with a commitment to building a culture of mutual respect and recruiting and retaining a diverse staff.  

Websites: 

• YUL Community Values (https://guides.library.yale.edu/about/community)
• YUL’s Workplace Problem Resolution Options (https://collaborate.library.yale.edu/lhr-public/Policies/Workplace%20Problem%20Resolution%20Options.docx)
• Recruitment & Retention Recommendations (https://collaborate.library.yale.edu/librarian/Shared%20Documents/Diversity/Recruit-Retention-Recommendations.pdf)
• Belonging at Yale: https://belong.yale.edu/find-information
• The Office of Diversity and Inclusion: https://your.yale.edu/community/diversity-inclusion/office-diversity-and-inclusion