The Vermont Department of Libraries provides consulting to public and school libraries on a range of topics related to inclusive library services. Our goal is to ensure that Vermont libraries have the knowledge and resources to implement inclusive, equitable services to all members of their communities.
Resource Guides
- Accessibility Resources
- EDI Collection Development Resources
- Language Access Resources
- Racial and Social Justice Resources
- Services to New Americans Resources
Statements from the Field
- Diverse Collections: An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights (American Library Association)
- Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights (American Library Association)
- Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Justice (Public Library Association)
EDI Guides and Best Practices
- Anti-Oppression Libguide (Simmons University)
- IDEA - Georgia Public Library Service's IDEA Committee developed this website to explore the ways libraries can improve equity and accessibility through programming, collections, policy, outreach, and training.
- Strategic Planning for Diversity (ALA)
- Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights (ALA)
- Guidelines for Writing About People with Disabilities (ADA National Network)
- Inclusive Language Guidelines (American Psychological Association)
Continuing Education for Library Staff
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in a Sustainable Library (Sustainable Libraries Initiative)
- OVERDUE: Weeding Out Oppression in Libraries (Oregon Library Association EDI & Antiracism Committee)
- LGBT from A to Z: A Library Worker's Primer (LibraryLinkNJ)
- Advancing Racial Equity in Your Library (PLA)
- Celebrating Diversity and Multiculturalism Through Crafts (Infopeople)
- “Let’s Talk Race” Toolkits (WebJunction)
- Project READY: Reimagining Equity and Access for Diverse Youth