ACRL/LES JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) Committee

Charge

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To identify, advocate for, and implement actions related to issues of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, as well as belonging and accessibility in literatures in English librarianship and LES, including: promoting the recruitment, advancement, engagement, and retention of underrepresented groups; making sure that strategies from the section’s Anti-Racist Action Plan are implemented; communicating about JEDI work within the section and other LES committees; and advising the LES Executive Committee on programming, practices, and actions in support of these efforts.

Roster

Eric Jeitner
(Chair, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Kristina M. De Voe
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Amanda Rybin Koob
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Dr. Alexis L. Pavenick
(Ex-Officio Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025)
Megan R. Griffin
(Staff Liaison, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025)

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Resources

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LES JEDI Committee List

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Composition

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The committee composition is determined by section leadership.

Staff Liaison

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Lauren Carlton
Program Officer
Association of College & Research Libraries
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E-mail: lcarlton@ala.org

Get Involved

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Volunteers will need to complete the Committee service that begins July 1. More information, including volunteer deadlines and requirements, can be found on the .