Diversity and Inclusion

At the Health Sciences Library, we work to: foster meaningful change; promote diversity and inclusion across our organization; and provide reliable and accessible health information to many different populations.

For our staff

We are enabling and encouraging open dialogue, engaging in education and activities focused on addressing the topics of racism and related inequities, to build awareness and sensitivity.

Our library’s strategic plan promotes a diverse and inclusive work culture. We work to reduce bias in staff and faculty recruitment and promote open positions through diverse organizations and publications.

For our learners, staff and faculty

We align library services and resources to the goals and needs of health sciences learners, faculty and their diverse organizations, including university-wide diversity plans.

We review our resources to ensure we have a robust collection that focuses on the intersection of cultural diversity, health disparities and public health.

We work to create a safe and inviting environment to help all learners succeed.

For our community

As a National Library of Medicine-designated Resource and Outreach Library, we are engaged in efforts to improve the public’s access to open and high-quality health information, with an emphasis on underserved communities and the elimination of public health disparities.

We invite your questions and feedback. Please contact us to start a conversation.