stumpers Mailing List: Statement from ASERL President Yolanda Cooper

[John Burger (jburger]

Greetings,



        In light of recent events in the library community, ASERL reaffirms our 
commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and fostering library 
environments of courtesy and respect for our library staff and the populations 
we serve.



        ASERL believes that when libraries tap into the wisdom of a workforce 
that reflects the populations we serve, we are better able to understand and 
meet the needs of the students, faculty, staff, alumni, and researchers we 
serve.  We affirm that we achieve more together because of our differences, not 
despite them. When libraries apply this pool of knowledge -- when employees are 
trained in team building, decision-making, problem solving, and conflict 
resolution -- we provide better, more interesting, innovative services to each 
other and to our patrons.



        Moreover, ASERL strives to provide collaborative experiences free from 
all forms of harassment, and inclusive of all people.  We will not tolerate 
harassment within our community.  Our Diversity & Inclusion Values Statement 
and our Code of Conduct further support our desire to build programming and 
environments that support diversity, equity, and inclusion.



ASERL Diversity & Inclusion Values Statement:  
http://www.aserl.org/aserl_diversity-inclusion_programming_statement_final/

ASERL Code of Conduct:  http://www.aserl.org/aserl_code_of_conduct/







Yolanda Cooper

President, Board of Directors

Association of Southeastern Research Libraries



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Yolanda Cooper, University Librarian

Emory Libraries

Robert Woodruff Library, Suite 316

540 Asbury Circle

Atlanta, GA 30322

ph:  404-727-0133

e-mail: yolanda.cooper [at] emory.edu<mailto:yolanda.cooper [at] emory.edu>