The ACRL Diversity Alliance program unites academic libraries committed to increasing the hiring pipeline of qualified and talented individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups. By working together and thinking more broadly, ACRL Diversity Alliance institutions will help diversify and thereby enrich the profession.
The commitment of each library leader to create one or more residency positions will expand the opportunities available to individuals from professionally underrepresented groups to gain the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to thrive in an academic context. Library leaders participating in the ACRL Diversity Alliance are committed to opening doors, sharing their networks, and preparing residents for success in scholarship, professional service, and leadership. Residents and library leaders will each have access to a network so that they can share ideas, resources, and best practices.
Libraries wishing to participate in the Diversity Alliance program to increase the pipeline of professionally underrepresented racial and ethnic groups make the following commitments:
Commitments to the ACRL Diversity Alliance are renewed annually to ensure these principles continue to be a priority.
The Founding Members of the Diversity Alliance are American University, University of Iowa, Virginia Tech, and West Virginia University.
Oversees the ACRL Diversity Alliance and completes the following tasks:
Dr. José A. Aguiñaga(Co-Chair, July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2022)
Ms. Annie Belanger(Co-Chair, July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2022)
Tracy Bicknell-Holmes(Member, July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2022)
Deborah Yun Caldwell(Member, July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2022)
Lori Cawthorne(Member, July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2022)
Mr. Jesus I. Espinoza(Member, July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2022)
Kenya S. Flash(Member, July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2021)
Mr. Federico Martinez-Garcia, JR.(Member, July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2022)
Ms. Denisse Solis(Member, July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2022)
Anastasia Chiu(ACRL Residency Interest Group Representative, July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2022)
Twanna K. Hodge(ACRL Diversity Committee Representative, July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2022)
April D. Cunningham(Board Liaison, July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2021)
Ms. Kara Malenfant(Staff Liaison, July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2021)
Ms. Allison Payne(Staff Liaison, July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2021)