In response to MLS' Strategic Plan, MLS and BiblioTemps® have collaborated on the Pathways to Inclusion: Strategies for Diverse Library Workforce Development. The purpose of this project is to identify ways both MLS (as an employer of library workers i.e. BiblioTemps®) and other employers of library workers can increase the appeal and accessibility of a career in libraries to individuals from underrepresented groups.
We're pleased to be working with CultureAlly, Inc. who will lead us through this important work.
Acknowledgement of Results:
We acknowledge that MLS’ role in the library ecosystem is to share and provide guidance to our membership. We hope this work will help us present this information to our members and stakeholders.
The data collection phase has concluded as of December 31, 2024. The team at CultureAlly has moved into the analysis phase of the project.
Thank you for your support and participation in phase one of this project. Due to the participation of our member libraries the team at CultureAlly is now reviewing and analyzing:
They will spend the next few months reviewing the collected data and writing a report on their findings. During this phase they will continue to meet regularly with the team at MLS.