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Diversity & Inclusion Committee

In 2015, a Library-wide Diversity & Inclusion Committee formed. LAUC-SD hold two seats for librarians on the Library's Diversity & Inclusion Committee: the liaison to the LAUC-SD Executive Board and the LAUC-SD representative to the Statewide Committee on Diversity.

Charge

The Library Diversity & Inclusion Committee is charged with developing a shared understanding of diversity and inclusion among the staff of the UC San Diego Library, and with helping the Library to create an environment characterized by equal access and respected participation of all groups and individuals regardless of their culture, race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, language, abilities/disabilities, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, geographic origin, political views or level of education.

  • Working with others in the Library as appropriate, the Library Diversity & Inclusion Committee will advise on, develop, and/or deliver programs and processes that enhance the understanding of diversity in the UC San Diego Library and that create an inclusive community. 
  • In working to achieve this charge, the Library Diversity & Inclusion Committee will:
  • Work with Library Administration and Library Council to articulate the Library's expectations of its staff for cultural competence, in keeping with the University of California Diversity Statement (University of California Diversity Statement).
  • Work with the Library's Training Coordinator to provide diversity-related educational opportunities for Library staff.
  • Create opportunities and venues for discussion of diversity/equity issues within the Library.
  • Advise Library Administration and Library Council on policy or other issues related to diversity and inclusion.
  • Establish partnerships and share information and best practices with relevant groups on campus, including the Diversity Council, student groups, and others as appropriate.
  • Collaborate with various Library programs to support and celebrate diversity and inclusion activities (e.g., Academic Liaison, Communications & Outreach, Internal Communications, and Learning Spaces). 
  • Create and maintain a public website in order to document and promote the work of the committee (especially to potential campus partners), to share information with Library staff, and to increase involvement and participation in diversity initiatives.

Annual Reports

2020-212019-20 | 2018-19 | 2017-18 | 2016-17 | 2015-16 | 2014-15 | 2013-14 | 2012-13 | 2011-122010-11 | 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | 2004-05 | 2003-04 | 2002-03

LAUC-SD Representatives 2021-2022

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Library Diversity & Inclusion Committee Liaison Jenny Reiswig 2021-2022
Statewide Diversity Committee Representative Jenny Reiswig 2021-2022

LAUC-SD Representatives 2020-2021

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Library Diversity & Inclusion Committee Liaison Abigail Pennington 2019-2021
Statewide Diversity Committee Representative Jenny Reiswig 2021-2022

LAUC-SD Representatives 2019-2020

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Library Diversity & Inclusion Committee Liaison Abigail Pennington 2019-2021
Statewide Diversity Committee Representative Erin Glass 2018-2020
Jenny Reiswig 2020

LAUC-SD Representatives 2018-2019

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Library Diversity & Inclusion Committee Liaison  Lia Friedman, Jack Neves 2017-2019
Statewide Diversity Committee Representative Stephan Elnabli 2018

LAUC-SD Representatives 2017-2018

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Library Diversity & Inclusion Committee Liaison Lia Friedman 2017-2018
Statewide Diversity Committee Representative Stefan Elnabli 2018

LAUC-SD Representatives 2016-2017

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Library Diversity & Inclusion Committee Liaison Gayatri Singh 2016-2017
Statewide Diversity Committee Representative Lia Friedman 2016-2018

LAUC-SD Representatives 2015-2016

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Library Diversity & Inclusion Committee Liaison Gayatri Singh 2014-2016
Statewide Diversity Committee Representative Stefan Elnabli 2014-2016

LAUC-SD Representatives 2014-2015

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Library Diversity & Inclusion Committee Liaison Gayatri Singh 2014-2016
Statewide Diversity Committee Representative Lia Friedman 2014-2016

LAUC-SD Representatives 2013-2014

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Diversity Committee  Heather Smedberg, Chair 2013-2015
Adele Barsh 2012-2014
Cristela Garcia-Spitz 2013-2015
Lia Friedman 2013-1015
Gayatri Singh 2013-1015
Statewide Diversity Committee Representative Marlayna Christensen 2012-2014

LAUC-SD Representatives 2012-2013

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Diversity Committee  Cristela Garcia-Spitz, Chair 2010-2013
Adele Barsh 2012-2014
Marlayna Christensen 2011-2013
Victoria Chu 2010-2013
Heather Smedberg 2010-2013
Gayatri Singh 2010-2013
Statewide Diversity Committee Representative Marlayna Christensen 2012-2014

LAUC-SD Representatives 2011-2012

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Diversity Committee  Cristela Garcia-Spitz, Chair 2010-2012
Heather Smedberg 2010-2012
Gayatri Singh 2010-2012
Victoria Chu 2010-2012
Marlayna Christensen 2011-2013
Statewide Diversity Committee Representative Gayatri Singh 2010-2012

LAUC-SD Representatives 2010-2011

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Diversity Committee  Kelly McAnnaney, Chair 2009-2011
Arwen Hutt 2009-2011
Cristela Garcia-Spitz 2010-2012
Heather Smedberg 2010-2012
Gayatri Singh 2010-2012
Victoria Chu 2010-2012
Statewide Diversity Committee Representative Gayatri Singh 2010-2012

LAUC-SD Representatives 2009-2010

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Diversity Committee  Dave Schmitt, Chair 2008-2010
Arwen Hutt 2009-2011
Kelly McAnnaney 2009-2011
Pat Sarchet 2008-2010
Gayatri Singh 2008-2010
Berenica Vejvoda 2008-2010
Statewide Diversity Committee Representative Gayatri Singh 2008-2010

LAUC-SD Representatives 2008-2009

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Diversity Committee  Annelise Sklar, Chair 2007-2009
Victoria Chu 2007-2009
Pat Sarchet 2008-2010
Dave Schmitt 2008-2010
Berencia Vejvoda 2008-2010
Statewide Diversity Committee Representative Gayatri Singh 2008-2010

LAUC-SD Representatives 2007-2008

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Diversity Committee  Lia Friedman, Chair 2006-2008
Jim Cheng 2006-2008
Victoria Chu 2007-2009
Annelise Sklar 2007-2009
Statewide Diversity Committee Representative Alanna Aiko Moore 2006-2008

LAUC-SD Representatives 2006-2007

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Diversity Committee  Arwen Hutt, Chair 2005-2007
Jim Cheng 2006-2008
Lia Friedman 2006-2008
Alanna Aiko Moore 2006-2008
Statewide Diversity Committee Representative Dan Suchy 2005-2007

LAUC-SD Representatives 2005-2006

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Diversity Committee  Elisabeth Leonard, Chair 2004-2006
Ken Calkins 2004-2006
Shi Deng 2004-2006
Alice Perez 2004-2006
Arwen Hutt 2005-2007
Dan Suchy 2005-2007
Statewide Diversity Committee Representative Elisabeth Leonard 2004-2006

LAUC-SD Representatives 2004-2005

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Diversity Committee  Tony Harvell, Chair 2003-2005
Ken Calkins 2004-2006
Shi Deng 2004-2006
Lis Leonard 2004-2006
Alice Perez 2003-2005
Statewide Diversity Committee Representative Tony Harvell 2003-2005

LAUC-SD Representatives 2003-2004

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Diversity Committee  Kari Lucas, Chair 2001-2003
Alice Perez 2003-2005
Tony Harvell 2003-2005
Statewide Diversity Committee Representative Tony Harvell 2003-2005

LAUC-SD Representatives 2002-2003

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Diversity Committee  Leslie Abrams 2001-2003
Kari Lucas 2001-2003
Victoria Williamson 2001-2003
Julie Yang 2001-2003
Statewide Diversity Committee Representative Anne Prussing 2001-2003

LAUC-SD Representatives 2001-2002

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Diversity Committee  Anne Prussing, Chair 2001-2003
Leslie Abrams 2001-2003
Jeff Williams 2001-2003
Victoria Williams 2001-2003
Julie Yang 2001-2003
Statewide Diversity Committee Representative Anne Prussing 2001-2003

LAUC-SD Representatives 2000-2001

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Cultural Diversity Committee  Ann Prussing Chair 2000-2001
Karl Lo 2000-2001
Jeff Williams 2001-2003
Victoria Williams 2001-2003
Statewide Cultural Diversity Committee Representative Ann Prussing 2000-2001

LUAC-SD Representatives 1999-2000

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Cultural Diversity Committee  Craig Haynes, Chair 1998-2000
Karl Lo 2000-2001
Ann Prussing 2000-2001
Statewide Cultural Diversity Committee Representative Craig Haynes 1998-2000

LAUC-SD Representatives 1998-1999

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Cultural Diversity Committee  Craig Haynes, Chair 1998-2000
Ann Prussing 1998-2000
Statewide Cultural Diversity Committee Representative Craig Haynes 1998-2000

LAUC-SD Representatives 1997-1998

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Cultural Diversity Committee  no volunteers
Statewide Cultural Diversity Committee Representative Esteban Valdez 1996-1998

LAUC-SD Representatives 1996-1997

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Cultural Diversity Committee  Sam Dunlap, Chair 1996-1997
Beverly Renford 1996-1997
Esteban Valdez 1996-1997
Susan Jurist 1996-1997
Statewide Cultural Diversity Committee Representative Esteban Valdez 1996-1998

Other LAUC Committees

CAPA   Mentoring Committee    Research & Professional Development