Conference Theme: Still here! - the library in the new normal
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Striving for Inclusion: Diversity and Cataloging in the New Normal
Physical/Virtual?
Virtual session (and available to physical attendees)
Session Abstract
So how does one of the most diverse campuses in the US handle a mandate to promote inclusivity in the library? Using Hobart’s "Ethical Cataloging and Racism in Special Collections" as a template, CSUDH Special Collections, Cataloging, Reference, and Systems are launching a unique initiative to locate offensive resources and revise records that contain harmful language. Campus feedback drives the effort. We have created a “Harmful Language Form” for library users to suggest revisions to resource descriptions. This form, as well as campus outreach to students, staff and faculty affiliated with diverse communities will shape reparative cataloging and the creation of content alerts. The presentation will show how Primo helps replace inappropriate or non-descriptive Library of Congress terms with locally more descriptive access points. We will also show a LibGuide created to explain the presence of harmful language in resources and guide users who wish to respond.
Track
Conference theme: Still here! – the library in a new normal
Ex Libris Products
Primo / Primo VE
Area of Focus
Consortia
Target Audience Skill Level
Intermediate
Presenter
Thomas Philo, California State University, Dominguez Hills
Presenter's job title
Archivist/Cataloger