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LIS associations’ commitment and effort in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI): Content analysis, term analysis, and topic modeling

Tang, Rong; Hu, Zhan

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Title
LIS associations’ commitment and effort in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI): Content analysis, term analysis, and topic modeling
Author(s)
  • Tang, Rong
  • Hu, Zhan
Issue Date
2023-09
Keyword(s)
  • Code Of Conduct
  • Competency Framework
  • Definitions
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
  • Diversity Statement
  • Education
  • LIS Professional Associations
  • Position Statement
  • Social Justice
  • Standards
  • Term Analysis
  • Topic Modeling
Abstract
In this study, we investigated 28 LIS associations’ DEI efforts as evidenced through their websites. We report results of content analysis, along with term analysis and topic modeling of DEI definitions, diversity statements, position statements, competency frameworks, and codes of conduct. Despite notable gaps in associations’ DEI practices, their commitment to DEI, community, culture, professional practice, and their members is evident. Results show that associations have been steadfast with DEI principles, keenly aware of current events to declare and advocate their positions, and to condemn discrimination and violence against marginalized communities. Our findings contribute to a better understanding of the role of associations in promoting DEI through specific actions. LIS associations should make a consistent and visible effort to lead their professional communities towards robust work in DEI on all fronts and to enhance, advance, and sustain those efforts by forming a coalition to advance DEI progress in our profession.
Series/Report Name or Number
Proceedings of the ALISE Annual Conference, 2023
Type of Resource
text
Language
eng
Handle URL
https://hdl.handle.net/2142/123059
DOI
https://doi.org/10.21900/j.alise.2023.1275
Copyright and License Information
  • Copyright 2023 Rong Tang, Zhan Hu
  • This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).

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Proceedings of the ALISE Annual Conference: ALISE 2023 PRIMARY
Bridge the Gap: Teaching, Learning, Practice, and Competencies