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Medical Library Association Diversity and Inclusion Task Force Report
Jane Morgan-Daniel1, Xan Y Goodman2, Sandra G Franklin3
1morgandanie.jane@ufl.edu, Community Engagement and Health Literacy Liaison Librarian, Libraries, University of Florida Health Science Center, Gainesville, FL.
Journal of the Medical Library Association : JMLA
|January 11, 2021
Summary
The Medical Library Association's Diversity and Inclusion Task Force (DITF) updated organizational documents and promoted inclusivity through programming and a member survey. Key initiatives focused on gender inclusivity and collecting new demographic data.
Area of Science:
- Medical Librarianship
- Information Science
- Diversity and Inclusion Studies
Background:
- The Medical Library Association (MLA) established a Diversity and Inclusion Task Force (DITF) in 2017 to address critical issues within the profession.
- The task force operated from 2017 to 2020, focusing on enhancing diversity and inclusion within the MLA's framework and membership engagement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and update MLA's foundational documents, including mission, vision, values, and code of ethics, to reflect diversity and inclusion principles.
- To implement initiatives promoting gender inclusivity and awareness within MLA profiles and at annual meetings.
- To gather comprehensive demographic data from MLA members, including previously uncollected information on disability, socioeconomic status, and caregiver status.
Main Methods:
- Conducted a thorough review of MLA's defining documents, proposing language updates to align with diversity and inclusion goals.
- Organized and facilitated various engagement activities, including discussions, roundtables, and a Twitter chat, to foster dialogue on diversity and inclusion.
- Designed and administered a survey to MLA members to collect baseline demographic data.
Main Results:
- Successfully updated MLA's mission, vision, values, and code of ethics to incorporate diversity and inclusion.
- Enhanced member engagement through various programming and interactive platforms, promoting awareness and discussion.
- Collected crucial demographic data, providing new insights into the MLA membership, including disability and socioeconomic factors.
Conclusions:
- The DITF's work significantly advanced diversity and inclusion within the Medical Library Association through document revision and targeted initiatives.
- The collected demographic data provides a foundation for future diversity and inclusion strategies and interventions within medical librarianship.
- Continued efforts are recommended to embed diversity and inclusion principles throughout MLA's operations and programming.
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