The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Standing Group (DEISG) identifies and coordinates training opportunities with a goal for inclusive, intersectional anti-racism training.
Category: Diversity and User Experience
User Testing, Accessibility
User Experience Standing Group (UXSG)
The User Experience Standing Group (UXSG) advocates for digital and physical user experience of libraries by incorporating user research, service design, and assessment. Areas of focus include development and application of platforms, tools, and other resources, along with services and spaces.
DUX Community Engagement Standing Group (DCESG)
The DUX Community Engagement Standing Group (DCESG) responds to the needs and interests of member libraries and their staff through discussions, training, and information sharing. Areas of focus include fostering community and inclusive engagement.
Open-Source ILS Exploration Project Group
The Primo Release Testing Standing Group (PRTSG) mobilizes when the Release Notes for a new Primo release are available and manages the testing process in the Primo Sandbox.
DEI Key Terms and Concepts Creators and Editors
Members of the 2022-2023 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Standing Group began the collection and sharing of key terms and concepts:
Race and Racism
Terms in this section focus on concepts related to race and racism. Some of these terms may also serve in broader capacities. Alliance members who would like to share feedback are encouraged to use the anonymous feedback form. Terms Black, Indigenous, and People of Color: BIPOC Cultural Appropriation Decolonization Ethnicity Institutional Racism Internalized Racism Interpersonal […]
Foundational Concepts
Foundational concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion include words and phrases that apply broadly across many categories. These terms may also be used in addition to more specific terms, such as discrimination being combined with age, race, gender, or other groups. Foundational concepts often serve in introductory capacities. Alliance members who would like to share […]
DEI Key Terms and Concepts
Purpose Part of the DEI Standing Group’s charge is to develop and promote a shared understanding of key terms and concepts related to DEI and anti-racism. The definitions shared in these pages are in support of that charge. Just as our understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism grows and expands, the definitions on these […]
Anti-Racism Training Series
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Standing Group (DEISG) identifies and coordinates training opportunities with a goal for inclusive, intersectional anti-racism training.
Vendors and Accessibility
Information about working with vendors to focus on accessibility support.