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Diversity Task Force
CHARGE
The University of South Florida Tampa Campus Library Diversity Task Force is charged with responsibility in assisting with the formation of an inviting and holistic Library environment that is inclusive of students, staff and faculty. The Task Force will provide recommendations, and prepare reports as needed or requested, about diversity issues that have been identified for investigation by the Diversity Task Force, and/or Library Administration. The Task Force will act in an advisory capacity to the Library Administration.
Revised Charge
Approved February 2006
HISTORY
The Library Diversity Task Force, formerly known as the Diversity Committee was formed in 1995. During the early years of the committees operations, collaborations with the USF Office of Diversity Issues, the USF Library Staff Development Committee and the USF School of Library Information Science yielded lectures, workshops, collection development initiatives, association presentations and the development of a successful mentor program. In 2001, the charge of the committee was modified to incorporate participation in the human resources and policy making aspect of the library’s administration. The Diversity Task Force continues its tradition of organizing diversity related events and projects for the enrichment of the university community, as well as a concentration towards the recruitment and maintenance of a diverse workforce within the library.
Membership
- Seven to nine members, plus two liaisons (Human Resources and Advancement).
- Members may be full or part-time employees.
- USPS members must have attained permanent status.
- Members will serve for two (2) years and may be renewed.
- An annual appointment process will take place to coincide with the fiscal year.
- A committee Chair is selected from within the committee. A scribe and other officers, as needed are elected from the committee.
Current Members: Department/ Level
Janine Awai, Chair, Special Collections/ Visiting Librarian and Henrietta Smith Resident
Barbara Lewis, Reference/ Instructor Librarian
Andrew Smith, Reference/ Information Literacy Librarian
Matt Torrence, Scribe, Reference/ Assistant Librarian for Engineering
Ginny Gates-Fowler, Special Collections/ Administrative Specialist
Diversity Websites
Here are links to external websites with diversity objectives.
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American Library Association - Diversity
As one of the many offices within ALA, the Office for Diversity serves as the liaison to the Committee on Diversity and its subcommittees. Additionally, this office administers Spectrum, a scholarship program designed to improve library service through the development of an ethnically diverse workforce.
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Chinese-American Association of Tampa Bay
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International Travel
USA.gov
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National Diversity in Libraries Conference
The National Diversity in Libraries Conference is a biennial event that serves as a regional meeting for library staff members to discuss diversity issues, especially issues common to the host region's culture.
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UNESCO
The United Nations, Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization.
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USF Asian Alliance
The mission of the USF Asian Alliance is to serve the University community by:
1. Promoting Asian cultural awareness and academic activities
2. Enhancing the viability of its membership, and
3. Serving the University and Tampa Bay area as Asian resources.
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USF Diversity and Equal Opportunity Office
The Diversity and Equal Opportunity Office at the University of South Florida supports the university's dedications towards fostering cultural and ethnic diversity in a global context, and promotes opportunities for community engagement to enrich the campus environment.
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USF Institute for the Study of Latin American and Caribbean Studies
ISLAC is an academic unit offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The Institute fosters and supports interdisciplinary faculty and student research, and contributes to the generation of knowledge through programming that includes: symposia, seminars and lectures; publications; faculty and graduate student travel and field research awards; and overseas study. ISLAC presents and sponsors artistic, cultural and outreach events that further the knowledge, appreciation and study of Latin America and the Caribbean within the university and the community.
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USF Institute on Black Life
The mission of the IBL is to serve as a resource center on the African American community and other peoples of the World African Community, and also on those issues that affect their interaction with the larger world community. In pursuit of this mission the Institute conducts and promotes interdisciplinary research, university/community based programs, faculty and student development, and related social and economic initiatives that enhance the quality of life for all peoples.
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USF International Affairs
International Affairs works with administration, faculty and staff to internationalize the undergraduate, graduate and professional curricula across all campuses, colleges, departments and disciplines, promoting international scholarship and educational exchange, and enhancing the USF experience for international faculty, scholars, students, and visitors.
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USF Office of Multicultural Affairs
The Office of Multicultural Affairs, University of South Florida, supports student opportunities for cultural enrichment through social and educational programs.
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USF Pride Alliance
The PRIDE Alliance provides an on-campus support system through which, by interaction with their peers, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender students and their allies may realize their full potential.
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USF Students with Disabilities Services
The mission of Students with Disabilities Services is to operationalize the University's commitment to diversity through careful, diligent, respectful services for USF students with disabilities, the faculty and staff of USF. The mission includes assuring that University policy regarding students with disabilities is implemented in ways consistent with federal and state laws in providing academic support and accommodations to students with disabilities.
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Conferences
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National Diversity in Libraries Conference
The National Diversity in Libraries Conference is a biennial event that serves as a regional meeting for library staff members to discuss diversity issues, especially issues common to the host region's culture.
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