Recordings of The Augusta Baker Lectures, Baker Diversity Series, and other EDI programming from the Augusta Baker Chair at the University of South Carolina School of Library and Information Science.

ALA statement adopted in 2017 explaining how equity, diversity, and inclusion are crucial to upholding the Library Bill of Rights

From the Kirwin Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity

Resources, guidance, and grants for community engagement from ALA

Strategies to address online harassments in order to protect free expression, equity, and inclusion.

Guide for incorporating diversity into your library's strategic plan from ALA.

Self-paced training addressing autism acceptance and inclusion, customer services practices for families with autistic children, and how to provide autism-inclusive early literacy services and programs.

A good starting point to learn about a specific disability type, with resources including books, media, and assistive technology.

Policy adopted by the ALA Council in 2001 that serves as a model for actions libraries should take to include people with disabilities.

Free online training designed for librarians worldwide, to help them gain the knowledge and skills needed to create inclusive and accessible libraries.

Communication tips from Gallaudet University Library

Community leader interviews are a very effective technique for learning about the Spanish-Speaking community. The technique is personal and informative and begins the process of building trust that is essential for reaching this community. This guide outlines the interview process, goals and questions, and can be adapted to interview any members of your community.

Best practices for serving speakers of languages other than English, model programs and services

Guidelines from the Ethnic and Multicultural Information Exchange Round Table, American Library Association

Practical ways libraries can apply IFLA's Multicultural Library Manifesto to improve services to multicultural populations.

Program ideas and recommendations

Libraries can request a free Citizenship Toolkit and other resources from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

More information and clarification on legal requirements

This guide outlines the process of creating and implementing a Language Access Plan in your organization, in order to better serve people with limited English

Federal guidance on services to people with limited English proficiency.

Guidance from the Institute of Museum and Library Services on how to meet legal requirements for language access

Explanations of terminology, outdated terms to avoid, and suggestions for inclusive language

A toolkit for serving the needs of the GLBT community in your library, including defending GLBT materials in library collections.

Free self-guided training to support LGBTQ+ inclusion

Critical analysis of Indigenous peoples in children's and young adult literature with articles explaining harmful stereotypes and more positive & authentic representation

Acknowledgements on the indigenous history of our land are often given before conferences and events. This guide explains the significance and purpose of land acknowledgements and key components of creating a meaningful statement.

This self-paced virtual course provides context to understand issues facing Tribal Nations and best practices for working with them

This guide from the Centre for Ageing Better, based in the UK, contains information that is equally applicable to serving older adults in the United States.

International guidelines for library best practices for serving people experiencing homelessness.

Toolkit focused on the needs of homeless youth.

This report contains case studies of several public library initiatives to advance racial equity.

Toolkit for libraries to evaluate diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in their libraries and strategies for change

Toolkit to support courageous conversations in your organization and community

Free, open curriculum related to equity and access for black, indigenous, and youth of color (BIYOC) in school and public libraries. Many libraries have formed learning cohorts to work through the curriculum as a group over several months.

Recommendations on recruitment, hiring, and organizational changes created by the South Carolina Race Equity and Inclusion (REI) Partnership in 2019.

Recommendations for practitioners created by the South Carolina Race Equity and Inclusion (REI) Partnership in 2019.

Resources, microgrants, and webinars related to libraries serving veterans.