Library Project 7: Virtual Book Discussion Group

The purpose of this project is to sponsor a virtual book discussion group building on the success of two prior discussions held in 2019 and 2020 respectively. Funding will be used to provide a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where information professionals from a variety of library types can discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion topics. Overall goal will be to provide a forum where participants can learn, discuss, and process the implications of a variety of 2I topics on their work as information professionals and in their personal lives.

Project Details

Organization Name

Medical University of South Carolina

Organization Type
Academic institution
All of Us
Health sciences library
Project Lead

Shannon Jones

Location
South Carolina
Start Date
May 1, 2020
End Date
April 30, 2021
Funding Amount
$5000
Demographics
Library or Information Professional
Adults (19-64 yrs.)
Women
Blacks/African Americans
Alaska Natives
American Indians
Asians/Asian Americans
Hispanics/Latin Americans
Native Hawaiians
Other Pacific Islanders
International
Rural
Suburban
Urban