APLA Conference 2022

As members of the Ontario Library Association’s Cultural Diversity and Inclusion committee, we hear over and over that Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) library colleagues feel alone in their workplaces. They are often the only BIPOC employee or one of a small number in their workplaces. In addition to hiring more BIPOC librarians and staff, there are many ways in which libraries can show support for their BIPOC library colleagues. These can be part of public facing collection development initiatives and programs, as well as internal staff initiatives. This session will share examples of how the library staff at all levels can demonstrate allyship in support of BIPOC library colleagues and the greater BIPOC community.