The Association of College and Research Libraries' (ACRL) Diversity Residency Toolkit serves as a comprehensive resource designed to enhance or inform new diversity residency programs by providing guidelines and strategies for responsible commitments, deliberate planning, and thorough assessment. It offers valuable insights and practical advice for institutions aiming to improve their diversity residency experiences, catering to various stakeholders involved, including residents, coordinators, supervisors, and administrators. Beyond academic settings, it can also be adapted for use in diverse organizational contexts, such as museums, public libraries, and archives, fostering inclusivity and equitable opportunities across different fields and sectors. The toolkit contains: guidelines for establishing residency planning and steering committees, pre-residency checklist for institutions, guidelines for establishing a mentorship program, and a residency support survey

Learn more about the ACRL Toolkit with the video "Residency Interest Group's Diversity Residency Toolkit & Resident-Centered Framework"!

The Task Force for Diversity in Recruitment (DRTF) at Duke University Libraries (DUL) was tasked with enhancing the recruitment process to better embody the principle of Diversity Strengthens Us. The Task Force for Diversity in Recruitment Report outlines recommendations for the DUL’s Executive Group, Library Human Resources, and search committees, emphasizing intentional recruitment practices and the cultivation of an inclusive community. The recommendations include adopting official diversity statements, forming implementation task forces, collaborating with campus offices, allocating additional resources to staff engagement, and establishing a standing committee on Implicit and Unconscious Bias. The report acknowledges the ongoing effort needed to increase representation of underrepresented groups and suggests both short-term and long-term strategies for achieving this goal.

The UNLV University Libraries Inclusion and Equity Committee (IEC) initiated the Diverse Recruitment project to uphold its mandate of supporting the Libraries' commitment to enhancing representation and retention of historically underrepresented groups across staff levels. Drawing upon various best practices, procedures, and programs, the project was significantly influenced by Duke University's February 2018 Task Force for Diversity in Recruitment Report. Through the work of three task forces, diverse recruitment aspects were thoroughly investigated, culminating in a set of recommendations for consideration by the Libraries' Leadership Team (LLT) and implementation by the Libraries. They have published their finding here:  Inclusion and Equity Committee Recommendations for Diverse Recruitment Report 

Gettysburg College created the Musselman Library Inclusion Action Plan in order to broaden pathways for students belonging to underrepresented groups to explore potential careers in libraries, archives, and/or museums. The plan has clear benchmarks that have universal appeal to those looking for similar implementation strategies!