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
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)
- Disability Language Style Guide (National Center on Disability and Journalism)
- Inclusive Language Guidelines (American Psychological Association)