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OC Library Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice (EDISJ)

This guide outlines the Okanagan College Library EDISJ Committee's mission, EDISJ goals, and recommended EDISJ-related resources.

Ongoing Work

Goals Area of Responsibility Action(s) Progress
1. Leaders* engage in EDISJ issues important to employees and prevalent in the societies in which they operate. (GDEIB 2.11)  *We consider any employee who supervises others as well as the EDISJ committee members to be considered a leader for the purposes of these goals    
2. To increase their knowledge and competence, leaders* seek coaching in EDISJ and provide coaching, sponsoring, and mentoring to others. (GDEIB 2.12)  *We consider any employee who supervises others as well as the EDISJ committee members to be considered a leader for the purposes of these goals    
3. The library will create opportunities to educate employees and their communities on the importance of equity and ways to mitigate and remove discrimination and bias. (GDEIB 10.8)  Library EDISJ Committee    
4. When the library has influence during a procurement process, we will advocate for choices that support EDISJ principles as well as accessibility and sustainability. (GDEIB 15.14)  Library EDISJ Committee and Library Accessibility Committee    
5. Accessibility for persons with disabilities is routinely considered in the development and delivery of materials and services via the Library Accessibility Advisory Committee. (GDEIB 13.13)  Library Accessibility Committee    
6. The Library’s EDISJ committee examines its organizational culture and creates strategies to eliminate inequities and reduce barriers to inclusion (GDEIB 1.10)  Library EDISJ Committee    
7. The library will provide ongoing review of training programs to ensure that they are meeting the changing needs of equity-seeking groups.   Library EDISJ Committee    

 

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