A Mage, a Ranger, and a Thief Walk into a Tavern: Building Bridges and Cultivating Community among Underserved Student Populations

1. Short Session Description: Treasure-seekers of all types can find opportunities for shaping community at the library. This workshop will provide a space for participants to explore methods for developing inclusive programming at their institutions. After discussing two new diversity initiatives at Emory Libraries, attendees will reflect upon the needs of their student populations and develop an action plan aimed at empowering and enriching underserved campus communities. In doing so, the workshop will facilitate dialogue around issues like representation, inclusivity, and authority within the academy.

2. Session Style/Format: Workshop

3. Takeaways: Participants will examine projects aimed at enriching and empowering traditionally underserved student communities. They will reflect on opportunities and challenges related to diversity, equity and inclusion programming at their institutions. Takeaways will include:

• Resources and readings
• Project brainstorm document
• Individual action plan

4. Organization: Panel is fully formed.

5. Contact Information: Sarah Morris, Head of Instruction and Engagement, Emory University Libraries, sarah.e.morris@emory.edu

Erica Bruchko, African American Studies and United States History Librarian, Emory University Libraries, berica@emory.edu