Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Miami University Libraries
Inclusive Excellence @ Miami University Libraries
The staff at the University Libraries are committed to ensuring that the Libraries will always be a welcoming and inclusive environment that takes deliberate actions to meet the needs of the entire Miami community. We provide meaningful, globally diverse cultural collections focusing on racial, ethnic, religious, geographical, socioeconomic, disability, and gender and sexual orientation topics. We promote programs, events, displays, services and other activities and resources to enhance student, faculty, staff, and community awareness.
Inclusive Excellence
Resources Available
History and Heritage Months
Antiracist Resources
Arab American Heritage Month
Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month
Black History Month
Deaf History Month
Disability Identity and Culture Month Resources
Hispanic Heritage Month
Jewish American History Month
LGBTQIA+ History and Pride
Native American Heritage Month
Women's History Month
OhioLINK Luminaries Program
The Luminaries program is an effort coordinated by OhioLINK, Ohio’s statewide academic library consortium, that aims to increase representation in library and information sciences careers among historically underrepresented populations.
Through paid, resume-building student employment and support from a mentor, Luminaries gain a broad introduction to the library and information studies profession by rotating through each of the different departments within the Libraries. This exposure to the wide variety of roles and specializations can influence a participant’s decision to pursue a career in Library and Information Science; the hands-on training and networking opportunities bolster Luminaries’ abilities to establish their careers.
Miami University Libraries joined the OhioLINK Luminaries program in 2021. Read about the experience of one of the inaugural students, Hal Howard, in their blog.
If you would like to learn more about the Luminaries program in Miami University Libraries, contact Ken Irwin.
DEI Grants Program
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Grant Program is an opportunity for the Miami University Libraries community to seek funds up to $1500 for DEI-focused ideas and projects that are not regularly funded through departmental budgets. We welcome grant ideas from all members of the Miami Community in collaboration with library staff. Current Libraries staff can learn more about the application process and timelines here.
