LibGuides: ACRL EBSS Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI): Meetings

Meetings

Meetings are one of the most common features of academic libraries, and the resources below provide ideas for leveraging these opportunities to promote understanding of EDI.

Where Do We Talk about Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion? Staff Meetings, Of Course! (Jo Schofield, ALA Intersections)
A library manager describes success in using "intentional conversations" in regular staff meetings to promote EDI at her library.
How to Have More Inclusive Meetings over Zoom (Dolly Chugh, Ideas TED)
Dolly Chugh, social psychologist at New York University, offers 15 ideas for creating inclusive virtual meetings.
To Build an Inclusive Culture, Start with Inclusive Meetings (Kathryn Heath and Brenda F. Wensil, Harvard Business Review)
Scroll down for a useful "Checklist for leading inclusive meetings".
Guide for Facilitating Inclusive Virtual Meetings (Oregon Department of Human Services)
Excellent questions to consider when planning for EDI in zoom meetings.
How Can You Encourage Diverse Perspectives in Team Meetings? (LinkedIn)
Six guidelines for fostering a EDI-informed meeting environment, along with commentary from diversity professionals from various fields.
Diversity, Inclusion, & Belonging in Toastmasters (District 29 Toastmasters)
'This panel discussion invites panelists from diverse backgrounds to share their perspectives and insights on how Toastmasters clubs can effectively promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging."
Addressing Microaggressions and Disruptive Behavior in Staff Meetings (Thomas T. Balkcom, LinkedIn)
Ideas for dealing with hostile and bigoted comments in staff meetings.