In March 2023, a student group at the University at Buffalo invited a speaker to campus who regularly espouses inflammatory rhetoric. Outraged and saddened by the speaker’s views, the campus community asked the administration to revoke the invitation. The administration responded with the following statement: “First, let me state unequivocally what I hope is patently clear to all members of our university community: Hateful and … Continue reading Free Speech on Campus
Whether you are facilitating subject-specific instruction, or library and information literacy, one of the simple ways that instructors can bring equity into the classroom is through the use of online asynchronous tutorials (Webb & Hoover, 2017). The 2020 COVID pandemic sent the majority of campuses to an online learning format, but many were unprepared for the stress and hardship that caused both instructors and student … Continue reading Creating Equity in the Classroom with Asynchronous Tutorials
Note: The post below is a reflection on issues of equity and inclusion within libraries. The thoughts expressed herein are my own. I am a second-career librarian with a background in law and public and academic librarianship. During a recent staff discussion, the topic of systemic bias in our library systems was raised by a colleague of mine. Libraries, he argued, were the manifestation of … Continue reading Thoughts on Libraries and the American Dream
As the weather grows colder and the nights get longer (or at least that is what is happening here in Idaho), it’s time to grab a cozy beverage, settle in by the fire, and read something interesting. If you’re lucky, perhaps you can find something that also challenges you and teaches you something new. In honor of that quest, here are some ideas for science-y … Continue reading Women in STEM
While helping to create our library’s Anti-Racism Resources Guide, I wondered if there were any STEM-specific library guides out there. I was most interested in guides that would help science librarians and/or science faculty not just learn about antiracism but also incorporate antiracist concepts/lessons into their classrooms. The following are some of the resources that I found most useful. Library Guides At the time of … Continue reading Antiracism Resources for STEM Educators
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