Document Type
Presentation
Presentation Date
4-22-2022
Conference or Event Name
2022 SOCHE Library Conference: DEI in Academic Libraries
Conference Sponsor
Strategic Ohio Council for Higher Education (SOCHE)
Abstract
Physical space plays an important role in creating inclusive and unbiased environments. The 2019 University of Dayton Library renovation included a new space: the Scholars’ Commons. Faculty and doctoral students can use this card-accessible space for collegial interaction, independent learning, collaboration, professional development, and private reading and writing. In September 2021, the presenter attended the UD Inclusive Excellence Academy that explored the ideas behind brick-and-mortar inclusive spaces and ways to work toward an atmosphere that enables belonging, sharing and creativity for working and/or teaching. The presenter will share how she collaborated with library faculty and staff to create messaging to direct the intended use of the space, and initiated active and passive programming.
Recommended Citation
Miller, Sarah, "Creating Inclusive and Unbiased Spaces" (2022). Roesch Library Faculty Presentations. 64.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/roesch_fac_presentations/64
