As part of SJSU Library’s commitment to Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), the Anti-Racism Assessment and Advocacy Committee (ARAAC) developed the SJSU Library’s DEI & Accountability Dashboard. The dashboard summarizes and tracks these recommendations to ensure the Library’s accountability and transparency in developing a more anti-racist and inclusive environment. It is just one reflection of our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). This dashboard, derived from committee recommendations, focuses on the following areas:
Mission & Charge
The Anti-Racism Assessment and Advocacy Committee (ARAAC) works directly to develop, support, and assess anti-racist and DEIA activities in the library. It also facilitates subcommittees, working groups and task forces around these efforts. Expected activities include:
Formation of the Committee
The work of the Anti-Racism Assessment Working Group (ARAWG) from 2020 - 2023 resulted in a library consensus for the establishment of an Anti-Racism Advocacy and Assessment Committee (ARAAC) to facilitate the progress of anti-racism and DEIA work as defined by the library’s series of Action Planning discussions leading to a collection of action steps.
Strategy and Process
The Committee will support the implementation of recommendations already approved by the library as proposed by ARAWG (See Dashboard) and will likely continue to propose recommendations and guide individuals, departments, and committees to develop and work on anti-racist and DEIA efforts. It also facilitates the creation and governance of new subcommittees, working groups, and task forces on anti-racism and DEIA topics and issues. Current anti-racism committees, such as the Anti-Racism Collection Working Group, will continue their work as autonomous subcommittees of the Committee.
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