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Library boosts diversity with expanded language and inclusion programs

July 30, 2024 | Sunnyvale , Santa Clara County, California



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Library boosts diversity with expanded language and inclusion programs
In a recent government meeting, library officials presented a comprehensive update on their collection strategies aimed at enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within their services. Utilizing a software tool called Collection HQ, the library reported a notable increase in DEI-related titles, which now comprise 19.8% of the overall collection, up from 16.9% the previous year. This growth reflects a commitment to addressing a wide range of topics, including race, culture, gender, sexuality, religion, mental health, and disabilities.

The library's DEI collection has shown a consistent upward trend since 2016, with significant annual increases beginning in 2019. Notably, the teen collection has seen a particularly robust expansion in DEI titles, while both adult and juvenile collections are also growing in this area.

In addition to DEI efforts, the library highlighted its world language collections, which are designed to reflect the linguistic diversity of the community. With nearly half of Sunnyvale residents identifying as Asian, the library's collection prominently features Asian languages, particularly Chinese, which leads in circulation. Russian and Spanish also rank highly in both adult and children's collections, underscoring the library's commitment to serving its diverse population.

The meeting concluded with a discussion on ability inclusion services, emphasizing the library's ongoing outreach initiatives aimed at increasing equity and access for all community members.

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