Building on the work of the STS Executive Subcommittee, the STS Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (STS EDI) Task Force was formed in July 2018. The STS EDI Task Force studied the ways in which STS can support the work of equity, diversity, and inclusion within ACRL, academic libraries, and across the library profession. Additionally, the Task Force explored ways in which STS can promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the Section. The Task Force suggested concrete policy steps STS may take to improve equity, diversity, and inclusion in each of these areas. Recommendations were submitted to STS Council for further consideration and action.
Task Force deliverables included:
- Summarize relevant EDI work in other professional organizations, including ALA resources such as YALSA’s Emerging Leaders/speaker clearinghouse.
- Explore the potential for partnerships with other ACRL sections and interest groups to support EDI work across the division.
- Recommend updated EDI language for STS strategic plans and goals.
- Hold a STS membership forum to learn what EDI initiatives might most benefit STS members (ETA ALA Annual Conference - June 2019 and/or online before end of August)
- Conduct a STS membership survey to learn more about the diversity of the section and what EDI initiatives might most benefit STS members. (ETA ACRL Conference - April 2019)
The Task Force began work in January 2019, and submitted its initial recommendations to STS Council for consideration at STS Council I at ALA Midwinter 2020. Council accepted the recommendation that the Task Force's term be extended through June 2020, as an Implementation Team.
As of 2021, the ACRL STS EDI Task Force was changed to the ACRL STS EDI Committee.
