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Science and Technology Section (STS): Equity Diversity and Inclusion Committee

The STS Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Committee (formerly Task Force) will the study the ways in which STS can support the work of equity, diversity, and inclusion within ACRL, academic libraries, and across the library profession.

5/6/2025 Inclusive Libraries: Practical Strategies for Disability Justice

Sponsored by the STS Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee. This virtual panel featured KT Vaughan, MSLS, EdD., Tammy Stitz, MLIS, MS., and Lauren Kehoe, MLIS as they discussed practical strategies for creating inclusive curricula, fostering cultures of mutual care, and advocating for systemic change institutionally and in libraries. Participants will learn how to apply universal design to address barriers in technology and library services. Together, the panelists identify frameworks and actionable steps to ensure disability justice is embedded in every aspect of education and librarianship, from student support to staff hiring and retention.