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DIBAR in Research, Teaching, and Learning: From Theory to Practice--May 21

Friday, May 21, 2021, 10:00am - 2:30pm
Virtual (Zoom)
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The Research, Teaching and Learning Standing Committee (RTL SC) invites you to a day of exploring the opportunities and challenges of practicing DIBAR in RTL. Hear about initiatives that are already happening and join the discussion with your colleagues. Take a look at the schedule and let us know what sessions you plan to attend. Zoom links will be emailed to attendees prior to the event.

 

Opening Keynote (10:00 - 10:45 a.m.)

Jerome Offord, Jr., Ph.D. 

Associate University Librarian for Antiracism

 

Lightning Talks + Q&A (11:00 - noon)

  • Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at Baker Library 

Mallory Stark, Curriculum Services Specialist, Curriculum and Learning Services, Harvard Business School, Baker Library and Special Collections 

  • Building Better Outreach Messaging through Trauma-Aware and Inclusive Language 

Kai Fay, Digitization Preparation Assistant, Imaging Services 

  • Resilience in Response to Uncertainty: Contextualizing Research Instruction for International Students 

Jennifer Allison, Librarian for Foreign, Comparative, and International Law and Instructional Design, Harvard Law School Library 

  • Reference-by-Mail: Reference Services to Incarcerated People 

Lee Sullivan, Head of Published Materials, Schlesinger Library 

  • Diversity and Inclusion Work at the Countway Library 

Heather Mumford, Archivist for the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Matthew Noe, Lead Collection and Knowledge Management Librarian, Countway Library

 

Break (12:00 - 1:00 p.m.)

 

Small Group Discussion (1:00 - 2:00 p.m.)

  • Developing a Diversity and Inclusion Plan for your Library or Department 

  • DIBAR and International Students: Challenges and Opportunities 

  • Creating Inclusive and Engaging DIBAR Projects for Students, Faculty, and Staff 

  • Inclusive Outreach Practices

  • Community Connections: DIBAR Beyond Harvard

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Closing Plenary (2:00 - 2:30 p.m.)

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