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
2020-21 | 2019-20 | 2018-19 | 2017-18 | 2016-17 | 2015-16 | 2014-15 | 2013-14 | 2012-13 | 2011-12 | 2010-11 | 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | 2004-05 | 2003-04 | 2002-03
committee roster
Library Diversity & Inclusion Committee Liaison |
Jenny Reiswig |
2021-2022 |
Statewide Diversity Committee Representative |
Jenny Reiswig |
2021-2022 |
committee roster
Library Diversity & Inclusion Committee Liaison |
Abigail Pennington |
2019-2021 |
Statewide Diversity Committee Representative |
Jenny Reiswig |
2021-2022 |
committee roster
Library Diversity & Inclusion Committee Liaison |
Abigail Pennington |
2019-2021 |
Statewide Diversity Committee Representative |
Erin Glass |
2018-2020 |
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Jenny Reiswig |
2020 |
committee roster
Library Diversity & Inclusion Committee Liaison |
Lia Friedman, Jack Neves |
2017-2019 |
Statewide Diversity Committee Representative |
Stephan Elnabli |
2018 |
committee roster
Library Diversity & Inclusion Committee Liaison |
Lia Friedman |
2017-2018 |
Statewide Diversity Committee Representative |
Stefan Elnabli |
2018 |
committee roster
Library Diversity & Inclusion Committee Liaison |
Gayatri Singh |
2016-2017 |
Statewide Diversity Committee Representative |
Lia Friedman |
2016-2018 |
committee roster
Library Diversity & Inclusion Committee Liaison |
Gayatri Singh |
2014-2016 |
Statewide Diversity Committee Representative |
Stefan Elnabli |
2014-2016 |
committee roster
Library Diversity & Inclusion Committee Liaison |
Gayatri Singh |
2014-2016 |
Statewide Diversity Committee Representative |
Lia Friedman |
2014-2016 |
committee roster
Diversity Committee |
Heather Smedberg, Chair |
2013-2015 |
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Adele Barsh |
2012-2014 |
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Cristela Garcia-Spitz |
2013-2015 |
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Lia Friedman |
2013-1015 |
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Gayatri Singh |
2013-1015 |
Statewide Diversity Committee Representative |
Marlayna Christensen |
2012-2014 |
committee roster
Diversity Committee |
Cristela Garcia-Spitz, Chair |
2010-2013 |
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Adele Barsh |
2012-2014 |
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Marlayna Christensen |
2011-2013 |
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Victoria Chu |
2010-2013 |
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Heather Smedberg |
2010-2013 |
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Gayatri Singh |
2010-2013 |
Statewide Diversity Committee Representative |
Marlayna Christensen |
2012-2014 |
committee roster
Diversity Committee |
Cristela Garcia-Spitz, Chair |
2010-2012 |
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Heather Smedberg |
2010-2012 |
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Gayatri Singh |
2010-2012 |
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Victoria Chu |
2010-2012 |
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Marlayna Christensen |
2011-2013 |
Statewide Diversity Committee Representative |
Gayatri Singh |
2010-2012 |
committee roster
Diversity Committee |
Kelly McAnnaney, Chair |
2009-2011 |
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Arwen Hutt |
2009-2011 |
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Cristela Garcia-Spitz |
2010-2012 |
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Heather Smedberg |
2010-2012 |
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Gayatri Singh |
2010-2012 |
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Victoria Chu |
2010-2012 |
Statewide Diversity Committee Representative |
Gayatri Singh |
2010-2012 |
committee roster
Diversity Committee |
Dave Schmitt, Chair |
2008-2010 |
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Arwen Hutt |
2009-2011 |
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Kelly McAnnaney |
2009-2011 |
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Pat Sarchet |
2008-2010 |
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Gayatri Singh |
2008-2010 |
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Berenica Vejvoda |
2008-2010 |
Statewide Diversity Committee Representative |
Gayatri Singh |
2008-2010 |
committee roster
Diversity Committee |
Annelise Sklar, Chair |
2007-2009 |
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Victoria Chu |
2007-2009 |
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Pat Sarchet |
2008-2010 |
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Dave Schmitt |
2008-2010 |
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Berencia Vejvoda |
2008-2010 |
Statewide Diversity Committee Representative |
Gayatri Singh |
2008-2010 |
committee roster
Diversity Committee |
Lia Friedman, Chair |
2006-2008 |
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Jim Cheng |
2006-2008 |
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Victoria Chu |
2007-2009 |
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Annelise Sklar |
2007-2009 |
Statewide Diversity Committee Representative |
Alanna Aiko Moore |
2006-2008 |
committee roster
Diversity Committee |
Arwen Hutt, Chair |
2005-2007 |
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Jim Cheng |
2006-2008 |
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Lia Friedman |
2006-2008 |
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Alanna Aiko Moore |
2006-2008 |
Statewide Diversity Committee Representative |
Dan Suchy |
2005-2007 |
committee roster
Diversity Committee |
Elisabeth Leonard, Chair |
2004-2006 |
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Ken Calkins |
2004-2006 |
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Shi Deng |
2004-2006 |
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Alice Perez |
2004-2006 |
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Arwen Hutt |
2005-2007 |
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Dan Suchy |
2005-2007 |
Statewide Diversity Committee Representative |
Elisabeth Leonard |
2004-2006 |
committee roster
Diversity Committee |
Tony Harvell, Chair |
2003-2005 |
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Ken Calkins |
2004-2006 |
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Shi Deng |
2004-2006 |
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Lis Leonard |
2004-2006 |
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Alice Perez |
2003-2005 |
Statewide Diversity Committee Representative |
Tony Harvell |
2003-2005 |
committee roster
Diversity Committee |
Kari Lucas, Chair |
2001-2003 |
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Alice Perez |
2003-2005 |
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Tony Harvell |
2003-2005 |
Statewide Diversity Committee Representative |
Tony Harvell |
2003-2005 |
committee roster
Diversity Committee |
Leslie Abrams |
2001-2003 |
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Kari Lucas |
2001-2003 |
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Victoria Williamson |
2001-2003 |
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Julie Yang |
2001-2003 |
Statewide Diversity Committee Representative |
Anne Prussing |
2001-2003 |
committee roster
Diversity Committee |
Anne Prussing, Chair |
2001-2003 |
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Leslie Abrams |
2001-2003 |
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Jeff Williams |
2001-2003 |
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Victoria Williams |
2001-2003 |
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Julie Yang |
2001-2003 |
Statewide Diversity Committee Representative |
Anne Prussing |
2001-2003 |
committee roster
Cultural Diversity Committee |
Ann Prussing Chair |
2000-2001 |
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Karl Lo |
2000-2001 |
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Jeff Williams |
2001-2003 |
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Victoria Williams |
2001-2003 |
Statewide Cultural Diversity Committee Representative |
Ann Prussing |
2000-2001 |
committee roster
Cultural Diversity Committee |
Craig Haynes, Chair |
1998-2000 |
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Karl Lo |
2000-2001 |
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Ann Prussing |
2000-2001 |
Statewide Cultural Diversity Committee Representative |
Craig Haynes |
1998-2000 |
committee roster
Cultural Diversity Committee |
Craig Haynes, Chair |
1998-2000 |
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Ann Prussing |
1998-2000 |
Statewide Cultural Diversity Committee Representative |
Craig Haynes |
1998-2000 |
committee roster
Cultural Diversity Committee |
no volunteers |
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Statewide Cultural Diversity Committee Representative |
Esteban Valdez |
1996-1998 |
committee roster
Cultural Diversity Committee |
Sam Dunlap, Chair |
1996-1997 |
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Beverly Renford |
1996-1997 |
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Esteban Valdez |
1996-1997 |
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Susan Jurist |
1996-1997 |
Statewide Cultural Diversity Committee Representative |
Esteban Valdez |
1996-1998 |
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