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Our commitment aligns with the library profession\u2019s pledge to diversity and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/strategicplan\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University\u2019s Strategic Plan 2024-2029<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Belonging through Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EWU Libraries embodies the values of diversity, equity and inclusion in our professional practice and adheres to the principles and practices that foster respect, equity, and belonging across our spaces, collections, services, and personnel throughout the organization: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Support the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ala.org\/advocacy\/intfreedom\/librarybill\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Library Association\u2019s Library Bill of Rights<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, affirming libraries as forums for information and ideas guided by seven core policies. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide access to a wide range of information resources that reflect diverse viewpoints.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure equitable access to resources for all students, faculty, and staff.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foster a workplace culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion as a core responsibility of every employee.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celebrate and promote diversity through collections, inclusive programming, and partnerships on campus and in the community. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Statements &amp; Standards from Our National Professional Organizations<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Library Association:\u00a0 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ala.org\/advocacy\/diversity\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Association of College &amp; Research Libraries: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ala.org\/acrl\/equity-diversity-and-inclusion\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Association of Research Libraries: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arl.org\/category\/our-priorities\/diversity-equity-inclusion\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diversity, Equity &amp; Inclusion<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Society of American Archivists: <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.archivists.org\/advocacy\/diversity-and-inclusion-initiatives\">Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","blocks":[{"acf_fc_layout":"two-column-explicit","module_background_color":"white","include_header":false,"include_images":false,"intro_title":"","intro_title_style":"","sub_heading":"","intro_title_position":"","include_intro_copy":false,"intro_copy":"","columns":[{"image":false,"title":"Freedom of Information, Free from Censorship","heading_tag":"h3","show-hr":true,"copy":"<p>Our resources are provided for the interest, information, and enlightenment of all of the campus community. 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