Goals & Progress

Goals 2003-2004

LIBRARY STAFF ENRICHMENT

Provide a nourishing work environment for library staff by sponsoring educational and training opportunities and other activities.

• Create opportunities for staff to learn about diversity-related issues and topics.
• Work with campus groups such as the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED) and
  organizations such as the National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ) in
  developing workplace diversity education programs.
• Provide opportunities for social interaction and communication.
• Continue to sponsor the Libraries’ recognition program for library student workers.

OUTREACH & COLLABORATION

Provide educational opportunities by creating collaborations within the Libraries and throughout the University.

• Continue to support the work of the University’s Council on Freshman Experience
  (formerly the Life of the Mind Committee).
• Further develop the Libraries’ Culture Corner as a way to promote the Libraries’ rich
  and diverse collections.
• Explore additional ways to showcase the Libraries’ diverse collections.
• Create a resource file on diversity-related programs on campus and in the local and
  regional community, and begin to develop contacts and relationships with these groups
  and programs.
• Utilize available publicity venues to share the Libraries’ diversity initiatives, educate
  and communicate.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Participate in professional development activities to better educate Committee members as well as share the Libraries’ diversity initiatives with the library profession.

• Explore ways to educate ourselves as Committee members, taking
  advantage of educational opportunities on campus and in the community.
• Submit program proposals for upcoming conferences such as the National Diversity in
  Libraries Conference (May 2004) and the Tennessee Library Association Conference
  (March 2004).
• Share with the library profession via publication.

RECRUITMENT

Assist the Libraries and the library profession in recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce.

• Participate in the administration of the Libraries’ Diversity Librarian Residency
  Program.
• Explore collaborations and partnerships with UT’s School of Information Sciences.

Goals 2006-2007

Goals 2005-2006

Goals 2004-2005

Goals 2002-2003

Goals 2001-2002 (can be found within the minutes of the May 17, 2001 meeting)

Annual Reports

2008-2009 Annual Report

2007-2008 Annual Report

2006-2007 Annual Report

2005-2006 Annual Report

2003-2004 Annual Report

2002-2003 Annual Report

2001-2002 Annual Report