Equity and Diversity
Library Initiatives and Commitments
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Campus Library Land AcknowledgmentLand Acknowledgment + information about Land Acknowledgments, local Native American communities, history, governance & sovereignty.
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Campus Partners in DEISome of our partners in DEI at Cascadia College, UW Bothell, and UW Libraries
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Community ReadsQuarterly discussions held for our campus community around equity, social justice, and diversity.
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DEI Implementation Working GroupThe Campus Library DEI Implementation Working Group advises on policies and initiatives to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in our library services and spaces.
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Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategic DirectionA core value and priority of the UW Bothell / Cascadia College Campus Library is to create an environment that recognizes and promotes diversity. The Library advocates for equity, diversity, and inclusion in our library services and spaces, which requires commitment and sustained effort at the individual, collective, and institutional levels.
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Staff Professional Development ActivitiesRecent examples of DEI professional development activities.
Library Resources and Guides
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AccessibilityInformation about equitable access to library spaces and services and disability support services on campus
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Digital CollectionsCampus Library Digital Collections support UW Bothell faculty and student research and digital scholarship. Collections include: Community Voices, UW Bothell Diversity Center Archive, Feminist Community Archive of Washington, and the Washington Prison History Project Archive
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First Generation StudentsLibrary guide with campus and library resources supporting 1st Gen students.
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Informed Civic EngagementLearn more about engaging in the democratic process.
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LGBTQ+ Community ResourcesCreated to collect and present campus and local-area community resources for LGBTQ+ students, staff, faculty, and visitors of the Campus Library.
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Librarian and Staff Presentations and PublicationsListing of presentations and publications, many of which center around a social justice topic
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Native Art, History & CultureLibrary guide created to highlight resources for learning more about Native art, history, and culture.
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Open Educational ResourcesOpen Educational Resources (OERs) are teaching, learning, and research resources that allow for free use and repurposing by others. Learn how OER can reduce the cost of education, provide equitable access to information, and foster new ways of learning.
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Resources for Students During RamadanResources to support our students of the Muslim faith on and off campus during Ramadan, and information for non-Muslims.
