Engagement is the key to student success and student support, and diversity and inclusion lead the way to reaching new students and meeting current students where they are. Spicing up and revisiting new and old methods of engagement with students can build an environment where they feel supported, involved, and seen. In this presentation, you will be introduced to how three academic libraries are using traditional orientation events and presentations, innovative transfer programs, and diverse book displays to reach minoritized groups and solidify the library as a welcoming environment on campus. Suggestions on how this approach can be used at other institutions will be presented.
Molly Olney-Zide, University of Delaware, co-created this presentation.Participants will be able to:
- Identify how outreach can promote a diversity, equity and inclusion agenda.
- Evaluate how outreach activities fit into their institution's mission, values, or strategic plan.
- Design an outreach activity that meets their institution's goals.
