A New Ethic of Accountability: Effective DEI strategies cannot work in isolation.

DIVERSITY & inclusion policies; WELL-being; BLACK people; LEADERSHIP; LIBRARIES; EMPLOYEE recruitment; RESPONSIBILITY; SOCIAL isolation; HOPE; COMPASSION; INFORMATION resources; INTERPERSONAL relations; INTERPROFESSIONAL relations; ETHICS

The article discusses guidelines to help U.S. libraries achieve effective diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) strategies. Topics discussed include reasons why libraries should follow and honor Indigenous knowledge, the development of relationships among individuals to achieve sustainable DEI interventions, and tips for designing effective DEI practices including taking inventory of the organization's DEI interventions, asking questions and opening of suggestions to anyone for DEI initiatives.