A Glossary for an Inclusive Library
The Serving Communities Glossary for an Inclusive Library draws directly from numerous amazing resources and thought leaders in the informal science, library, diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice communities. The Glossary for an Inclusive Library is designed to call attention to the words that continue to inhibit inclusion-centered library leadership, spaces, services and policies. Our use of the correct words is the first step to affecting positive equitable change within library institutions.
Creating a Shared Language Module
The importance of a shared language for library leaders is that it demonstrates library values and are keys to creating safe, inclusive respectful and welcoming library environment, programs and services. The Creating a Shared Language Module is designed for library directors and leadership interested in exploring your word choices and those used in your library, including:
- the buzzwords and words of convenience used within the library community and the impact of those word choices
- a process for finding a shared language, meaning and understanding around difficult words
- recognizing the importance of getting comfortable with uncomfortable conversations by developing a personal conversation guide to empower and lift your staff and the community.
