IDEA
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibility (IDEA)
Upcoming Events
The FLLS IDEA Committee meets multiple times a year to discuss and develop DEI initiatives for Finger Lakes Library System. We currently have representatives from member libraries across the system. Contact jshonk@flls.org for more information.
Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility
We encourage and empower I.D.E.A.S. at our system headquarters and 33 member libraries; Inclusive, Diverse, Equitable, & Accessible Services. Programs, collections, and services at our system and at our member libraries should reflect the communities that we serve. Our libraries are for everyone. View the full statement HERE.
Resources
Know Your Rights (KYR)
- New York Immigration Coalition
- Immigrant Defense Project
- A New Path: A Guide to the Challenges & Opportunities After Deportation
- NYS Local Immigration Resources
- ALA OIF: Libraries and Immigration Enforcement
- NYSL: Info to Help New York’s Libraries Safeguard the Rights of Immigrants
- ACLU: Know Your Rights
Book Bans/Challenges
- ALA Library Bill of Rights
- ALA Interpretations of the Library Bill of Rights
- ALA Challenge Support
- Programming Librarian: Preparing for Program Challenges at your Public Library
- Ask the Lawyer Resources (Includes Collection Management Policy Template and more!)
Helpful Guides & Toolkits
- ADA Fact Sheet: New Rule on the Accessibility of Web Content and Mobile Apps
- ALA Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
- GLAAD Media Reference Guide
- Native Land Map
- NYSL DEI Toolkit
- Pronouns.org
- SCRLC DEIJA Best Practices
- The Network: LGBT Resources for NYers
- Understanding Race, Equity & Inclusion
Organizations & Continuing Education
Collection Development & Programming
- Diverse Book Finder
- Social Justice Books
- We Need Diverse Books
- School Library Journal: LJ Diversity Auditing 101
- Teen Librarian Toolbox: Diversity Audits
- Diversity Audit: A Practical Guide
- Baker & Taylor: DEI Analysis
- Ingram: iCurate Diversity Audit
- ALA: Programming to Promote Diversity
- Programming Librarian: Events & Celebrations
Recruitment & Retention
