Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in the Medical Library Association: a look back at the last twenty-five years.

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    • Source:
      Publisher: Medical Library Association Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 101132728 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1558-9439 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 15365050 NLM ISO Abbreviation: J Med Libr Assoc Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Original Publication: Chicago, IL : Medical Library Association, c2002-
    • Subject Terms:
      Cultural Diversity* ; Libraries, Medical*/organization & administration ; Library Associations*; Humans ; United States ; Social Inclusion ; Social Justice
    • Abstract:
      Over the past twenty-five years, the Medical Library Association (MLA) has pursued a range of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This article, written by members of the Journal of the Medical Library Association (JMLA) 's Equity Advisory Group (EAG), outlines significant measures taken to raise awareness about specific concepts, opportunities, and challenges related to DEI among MLA members. Topics discussed include the impact of influential Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) leaders, the establishment of DEI and social justice-focused membership communities, and specific initiatives led by various working groups and committees which have served to strengthen MLA's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion during the last three decades.
      (Copyright © 2024 JJ Pionke, Thane Chambers, Marisol Hernandez, Brenda Linares, Beverly Murphy, Kelsa Bartley, Brandon T. Pieczko, Dean Giustini.)
    • References:
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    • Contributed Indexing:
      Keywords: Diversity; equity; history; inclusion; retrospective; social justice
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20240923 Date Completed: 20240923 Latest Revision: 20240924
    • Publication Date:
      20240924
    • Accession Number:
      PMC11412129
    • Accession Number:
      10.5195/jmla.2024.1967
    • Accession Number:
      39308910