[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”|22px||0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”As a liaison librarian you receive an instruction request from a faculty member asking you to provide information on identifying and using less-biased and more inclusive sources and databases. ” content_max_width=”750px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”24px” width=”131.3%” custom_margin=”-30px|0px||0px|false|false” custom_padding=”|0px|||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n
Many librarians acknowledge that library collections, like other human legacies, contain biased content rooted in colonization, discrimination, and oppression due to historical and political reasons. Responding to faculty requests, as previously mentioned, is challenging. It necessitates reflecting on our general practices, gaining a deep understanding of relevant collections and resources, and closely collaborating with faculty and students. Here we provide some suggestions on personal practice:<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Many librarians acknowledge that library collections, like other human legacies, contain biased content rooted in colonization, discrimination, and oppression due to historical and political reasons. Responding to faculty requests, as previously mentioned, is challenging. It necessitates reflecting on our general practices, gaining a deep understanding of relevant collections and resources, and closely collaborating with faculty […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":19792,"featured_media":1228,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":" A subject librarian receives a request from a faculty member to find less Eurocentric but more inclusive sources with decolonial perspectives.\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p> \u00a0<\/p> Prioritizing the faculty's request to improve representation of equity deserving groups is essential in many disciplines. To include more inclusive voices in collections, utilize available toolkits and checklists, and engage with instructors to learn about the diverse cultural backgrounds of their students. Even if these backgrounds are not fully known, strive to highlight resources that reflect various identities and abilities. Make a conscious effort to be culturally aware and knowledgeable about your own biases, ensuring that your selections are inclusive and representative of different cultural perspectives.<\/span><\/p> \u00a0<\/p> Citation justice <\/span><\/a>is a crucial practice for actively recognizing and citing the work of authors from historically underrepresented groups, including those based on race, sexuality, disability, and other identities. When assisting patrons seeking diversity in their research fields, commercial databases are invaluable for locating and identifying authors by their identities. Several databases have begun offering features where authors can self-identify and list their articles based on their identity, although access to this data may still be limited for some users.<\/span><\/p> \u00a0<\/p> Here are some starting points:<\/span><\/p>\n