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ALA statement and policy on Inclusiveness and Mutual Respect adopted by ALA Council on Tuesday, June 28, 2005.

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Minutes

• 2009

June 3, 2009
May 6, 2009
April 3, 2009
Feb. 6, 2009
Retreat Jan. 9, 2009 [PDF]


• 2008

Dec. 3 2008 [PDF]
Nov. 5 2008 - no minutes
Oct. 1 2008 - no minutes
Sept. 3 2008 [PDF]
Aug. 6 2008 [DOC]
July 2008 - no meeting
June 4 2008 [DOC]
May 7 2008 [DOC]
April 2 2008 - no minutes
March 5 2008[DOC]
Feb. 6, 2008 [DOC]
Jan. 8, 2008 [DOC]


• 2007


• 2006


• 2005

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• University of Maryland Libraries: Adaptive Technology Room
  
• Provost's Conversations on Diversity, Democracy, and Higher Education
  
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  Tuesday, May 5, 2009 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. What:"The Spy That Therefore I Am" Who: Assistant Professor of Social and Cultural Analysis and English, New York University Where: Charles Carroll Room, Stamp Student Union Abstract:This talk will consider the figure of the spy in relation to our prevailing discourses of political rights, in order to elaborate a method of ethical responsibility. How might we care for, and why we should care about, this otherwise seemingly problematic subject, the spy? By rethinking the notion of the traitor and traitorous attachments, I propose we also re-conceive our notions about democracy and social justice in a way that throws our own sense of "rightness," and righteousness, into question. The Office of Human Relations Progrqms (OHRP) will host a follow-up discussion on Wednesday, May 6 in the OHRP training room, 0106 Shriver Lab, East Wing, from noon to 1:30 p.m. This follow-up discussion will be co-facilitated by Mark Brimhall-Vargas of OHRP. Annotated Reading List prepared by Otis and Marie Chadley, UM Libraries

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  February 26, 2009 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. What:"A Persistent Past: Reckoning with Our Troubled Racial History in the Age of Obama" Who: Mr. Douglas Blackmon is the acclaimed author of Slavery by Another Name (2008) and journalist for the Wall Street Journal Where: Multipurpose Room of Nyumburu Cultural Center Abstract:The author of the New York Times bestselling book, Slavery by Another Name (2008), discusses how the enslavement of African-Americans was resurrected after the Civil War, how it continued until the dawn of World War II, and what our country's legacy of racial injury means at a time when an African-American holds our nation's highest office. Annotated Reading List prepared by Otis and Marie Chadley, UM Libraries

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  November 18, 2008 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. What: "Copyfight ! A Lecture About File- Sharing" Who: Danny O'Brien, International Outreach Coordinator, Electronic Frontier Foundation Where: Charles Carroll Room, Stamp Student Union From the Internet to the iPod, technologies are transforming our society and empowering us as citizens,creators, and consumers. But new media technologies and their legal implications are turning everyday acts into prosecutable offenses. In the name of fighting “pirates,” the music and entertainment industries are pushing to extend copyright law and limit everyone’s fair use rights. Where will it stop? Annotated Reading List prepared by Otis and Marie Chadley, UM Libraries

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  October 28, 2008 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. What: "Barack Obama's Quest and the Problematic of Race" Who: Dr. Ronald Walters, University of Maryland Professor of Government and Politics Where: Multipurpose Room of Nyumburu Cultural Center Dr. Walter's talk examines this unique adventure in American history characterized by the attempt of an African American to achieve the presidency in the context of dealing simultaneously with the problems presented by his racial heritage. See this annotated list [.pdf] of books, films, etc. for more on this topic.

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  October 6, 2008 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. This is a co-sponsored event and is part of the Disability Awareness Month activities. What: "Re-presenting Disability: Million Dollar Baby, Tropic Thunder, and Anti-National Sexual Positions" Who: Dr. Robert McRuer, George Washington University Professor of English Where: Charles Carroll Room of Stamp Student Union< See this annotated list [.pdf] of books, films, etc. for more on this topic.

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  September 25, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. This is the University's Constitution Day speaker, and this is a co-sponsored event. What:"The Constitution and 9/11: Recurring Threats to America's Freedom" Who: Dr. Louis Fisher, a senior specialist with the Congressional Research Service of the Library of Congress Where:Special Events Room of McKeldin Library See this annotated list of books, films, etc. for more on this topic.

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  September 24, 2008 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. What: "The Least-Known Era in U.S. History and How It Affects Diversity, Democracy, and Higher Education at the University of Maryland Today" Who: Dr. James Loewen, author of Lies My Teacher Told Me, Sundown Towns and Lies Across America Where: Charles Carroll Room of Stamp Student Union See this annotated list [.pdf] of books, films, etc. for more on this topic.

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  President's Commission on Disability Issues

  President Mote's Commission on Disability Issues meets annually to encourage disabled students, faculty, staff and other interested campus parties to air and discuss issues before the commission that impact access to campus resources and services for people with disabilities. The commission then reports the findings of the forum back to the president.

  In addition to being a cultural hub to the campus community, McKeldin Library is also centrally located and one of the most accessible locations on campus for wheelchair and motor-impaired students, faculty and staff.

  When: Join us at 3:15 on Monday, May 5th, 2008.
  Where: The event will be held in the Special Events Room, located at 6137 McKeldin Library.
  
  Dining Services will cater this event.

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  What: Provost's Conversations on Diversity, Democracy, and Higher Education----The Final Event of Spring 2008

  Presentation: “Stopping Genocide in Darfur: What You Can Do": An Informative Briefing by John Prendergast, Author and Human Rights Activist

  Mr. Prendergast is the co-chair of the Enough Project , founded in 2006 to promote peace and help end genocide and crimes against humanity. He has worked on crises in Africa for over twenty years, especially as the Director of African Affairs for the National Security Council (1996-1999), and as a Special Advisor to the Department of State (1999-2001).

  Mr. Prendergast co-authored his most recent book with actor Don Cheadle, Not on Our Watch: The Mission to End Genocide in Darfur and Beyond (2007).

  When: All are welcome at 7 PM, Wednesday, April 23.
  Where: The event will be in the Hoff Theater, located in the Stamp Student Union.

  
  ******************************************************************** Event: “Journey from the Land of No”:
  A Conversation with Roya Hakakian
  

  Roya Hakakian, Yale University Fellow
  

  Acclaimed writer, poet, and activist, Ms. Hakakian is the author of “Journey from the Land of No” (2004), the memoir of her life growing up Jewish in post-revolutionary Iran.

  Join us at 12 noon, Wednesday, April 16, 2008. The event will be in the Multipurpose Room of the Nyumburu Cultural Center. Lunch will be served.

  Annotated Reading List prepared by Otis and Marie Chadley, UM Libraries

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  "Dispatch From The Front Lines of The Affirmative Action War"
  PETER SCHMIDT
  Senior Writer for the Chronicle of Higher Education
  Wednesday, April 2, 2008
  Nyumburu Cultural Center, Multipurpose Room
  12:00 PM (Noon)
  
  

  Annotated Reading List prepared by Otis and Marie Chadley, UM Libraries

  
  
  ******************************************************************** A Conversation with Jeffrey McCune, Jr.

  Jeffrey McCune, Jr., University of Maryland Assistant Professor of Women’s Studies and American Studies

  With interests in critical race/gender/sexuality theory, masculinities, whiteness studies, and 20th-century African American literature and culture, Professor McCune’s latest work examines the intersection of race and sexuality.

  Join us at 12 noon, Thursday, March 6, 2008. The event will be in the Multipurpose Room of the Nyumburu Cultural Center.

  Annotated Reading List prepared by Otis and Marie Chadley, UM Libraries

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  A Conversation with George Chauncey
  

  *This event is Co-Sponsored with the Office of LGBT Equity and the Program in LGBT Studies
  

  George Chauncey, Yale University - Professor of History
  

  Scholar of 20th century U.S. history and lesbian and gay history, Professor Chauncey is the award winning author of “Gay New York: Gender, Urban Culture, and the Making of the Gay Male World, 1890-1940” (1994) and “Why Marriage? The History Shaping Today’s Debate over Gay Equality” (2004).
  

  Join us at 4:00 pm, Thursday, February 21, 2008. The event will be in the Multipurpose Room of the Nyumburu Cultural Center. Refreshments will be served.

  Presentation: "From Sodomy Laws to Marriage Amendments: A History of Sexual Identity/Politics"

  Annotated Reading List prepared by Otis and Marie Chadley, UM Libraries

• Diversity: Selected Print Materials Available Through the University of Maryland Libraries

A brief list on various diversity issues which includes multiculturalism, race/racism, diversity in the workplace, diversity (general), religion, age issues, gay/bisexual/lesbian issues, gender issues, and disability.

• Diversity: Selected Videos

A listing of selected diversity-related videos, organized by subject category, that may be obtained and viewed at Nonprint Media Services on the University of Maryland, College Park campus.

• Diversity Timeline
• Diversity Web

An interactive resource hub for diversity matters in higher education organized around seven Campus Diversity Priorities: institutional vision, leadership and systemic change; student involvement and development; campus and community connections; research evaluation and impact; curriculum transformation; faculty and staff involvement; policy and legal issues.

• Campus Disability Reports, Recommendations and Resources
1. Disability Support Services

2. President's Commission on Disability Issues

3. Reasonable Accommodations: A Campus Guide to Accessibility

4. Reasonable Accommodations: Important Phone Numbers

5. Repo rt and Recommendations of the President's Diversity Panel
   (August 15, 2000)

This report includes recommendations which are grouped into the categories of Physical Safety; Recruitment/Retention of Staff, Faculty, and Students of Underrepresented Groups; Making the University of Maryland a Center of Excellence for Scholarship on Diversity; Enhancing the Curriculum for Diversity; Restructuring the Equity System; and From Diversity to Community; Leadership.
6. Response to Diversity Panel Recommendations

(October 31, 2000) President C.D. Mote, Jr.
• Equity Council

The Equity Council serves as an advisory group to the President and leads in the development and articulation of affirmative action, desegregation, and grievance resolution policies and procedures for the UM campus.

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Diversity Events / Libraries' Video Brown Bag Sessions


2009

• 2000 PBS Sessions
  
• 2000- 2001
  
• 2001- 2002
  
• 2002- 2003
  
• 2003- 2004
  
• 2004- 2005
  
• 2005- 2006
  
• 2007- 2008
  

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LINKS

International & Multicultural Perspectives in Education
You will find links to many other international and multicultural pages about education on the web. Because of the multitude of resources available on the web, the present list is a sample, and not a final list. More lists will be added in the future.

[Article]
Holocaust Remembrance 2007 and Genocides in our Times across the World: Displays at Shady Grove Library April 15 to May 15, 2007
By Katalin Fay Mouyal, Shady Grove Library

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Internet Resources: Diversity Web sources in higher education: Looking at our rich heritage. This article identifies Web sources with emphasis on sites that include institutional vision on diversity issues, recruitment of minority faculty, library organizations working to achieve diversity, and related issues. Courtsey of C&RL News, September 2000, Vol 61 No.8

[BLOG]
Thirty Years of Sisterhood. On the US tour of a Japanese documentary film by Yamagami Chieko and Seyama Noriko, "Thirty Years of Sisterhood: Women of the 1970s Women's Liberation Movement in Japan", Feb. 2006.

[PDF]THE EDUCATIONAL MISSION OF A PUBLIC RESEARCH UNIVERSITY
Enhance power of equity officers Establish a Multicultural Center for Asian, Hispanic & Native American faculty, students and staff. ... http:www.provost.umd.edu/MS_SelfStudy97/FormattedDocuments/AppendixH.pdf

Speech by James A. Banks (A Must Read) He is one of the founders of the National Association for Multicultural Education (Seattle, Washington) http://www.lib.umd.edu/PAL/SCPA/fowlercolloq2003bankspaper.html

Charles Fowler Colloquium: James A. Banks, presentation Dr. James A. Banks is Russell F. Stark University Professor and Director of the Center for Multicultural Education at the University of Washington, Seattle. http://www.lib.umd.edu/PAL/SCPA/fowlercolloq2003bankspaper.html

The Consortium on Race, Gender & Ethnicity
Center for Multilingual, Multicultural Research The Consortium is an association of academic units and individual faculty on the University of Maryland campus whose mission is to promote, advance, and conduct research, scholarship, and faculty development that examines the intersections of race, gender, and ethnicity with other dimensions of difference.
http://www.crge.umd.edu/

The Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Education
Director: Dr. Mary E. Cothran
http://www.omse.umd.edu/

The Office of Human Relations
Executive Director: Dr. Christine Clark
http://www.ohrp.umd.edu/

University System of Maryland Diversity Network
The 13-institution University System of Maryland Diversity Network was established in 1995 to serve as a catalyst to promote a greater awareness of and appreciation for diversity. Today, the Diversity Network works collaboratively with the administration of the USM institutions to meet the increasingly difficult challenges of a diverse world.
Diversity and Affirmative Action Initiatives

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LANGUAGES

UM Library staff speak 37 languages in addition to English. Look at the diversity of this potluck with languages:

B-C	F-G	H-K	L-P	R-S	T-Y
Bengali	Farsi	Hebrew	Latin	Russian	Tagalog
Bosnian	French	Hindi	Macedonian	Sanskrit	Tamil
Bulgarian	German	Hungarian	Mandarin	Serbian	Turkish
Cambodian	Greek	Italian	Polish	Sign language	Ukrainian
Chinese	Gujarati	Japanese	Portuguese	Slovenian	Vietnamese
Creole	...	Korean	Punjabi	Spanish	Yiddish
Croatian	...	...	...	Swedish	...

This graphics represents the distribution among 41 UM library staff who have knowledge in one or more foreign languages.



Graphics created with www.wordle.net

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