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Building Bridges in a Divisive Climate
By Donna DiMichele | November 15, 2017
The University of Rhode Island Libraries is offering a program to explore current issues and challenges in diversity, equity, and inclusion in libraries, archives, and museums. In a panel discussion format, the program seeks to further advance civic values in our society and profession.
Diversity comes in many dimensions such as age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, and socio-economic status. The panel will explore current issues and challenges in diversity, equity, and inclusion in libraries, archives, and museums.
Date and Time: Thursday, November 30, 2017 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST
Location: University of Rhode Island Libraries, Robert L. Carothers Library, Galanti Lounge – 3rd floor, 15 Lippitt Road – Kingston, RI 02881
Registration is required but the program is free of charge.
Opening Remarks:
- Donald H. DeHayes, Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs, University of Rhode Island
- George R. Gallien, Director, Multicultural Center, University of Rhode Island
- Karim B. Boughida, Dean of Libraries, University of Rhode Island
Moderator:
- Bohyun Kim, Associate Professor and Scholarly Technology Librarian, University of Rhode Island
Panelists:
- Beatrice Pulliam – Director of Technology and Information Services, Providence Public Library
- Edward Garcia – Director, Cranston Public Library
- Karim Boughida – Dean of Libraries, University of Rhode Island
- Lareese Hall – Dean of Libraries, Rhode Island School of Design
- Lorén Spears – Executive Director, Tomaquag Museum
- Renee Neely – Project Archivist, Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice, Brown University; Diversity Initiatives, University of Rhode Island Libraries
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