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Marginalized Populations In Adirondack History, Matthew Golebiewski
Marginalized Populations In Adirondack History, Matthew Golebiewski
2019 Diversity and Inclusion Certification Course
The Adirondacks, a mountainous wilderness located in New York State, fundamentally changed in the late 19th century. Expanding rail lines, the publication of travel guides, and other economic and social factors ushered in a new era of tourism and development. As more travel routes opened towns up to settlement and growth, droves of new visitors followed suit. The era of great camps built by Gilded-Age industrialists further brought in wealthy seasonal residents and tourists alike. Recreational outdoor activities were the other part of this boom, with hiking being formally recognized as such around the turn of the 20th century. (1) …
Ada Enhancements & Requirements Union College & Richard Bernstein, Scott Felix
Ada Enhancements & Requirements Union College & Richard Bernstein, Scott Felix
2019 Diversity and Inclusion Certification Course
The American Disabilities Act became law in 1990 under George Bush. It is a civil rights law that protect individuals with disabilities in all areas of life. It is similar to the protection of individual on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age or religion. In reference to construction of spaces it plays a major role in planning for the accessibility of a space for projects on commercial or private business based on size of a company or organization. But in general it is looking out for a group that is not able to look out for themselves …
Did U Know...?, Andrea Belair
Did U Know...?, Andrea Belair
2019 Diversity and Inclusion Certification Course
Did U Know...? is a collaborative project from Union College’s Office of Multicultural Affairs and Andrea Belair, Librarian for Archives and Special Collections. The goal of the project was to bring out under-represented voices and issues from Union College’s past through the use of primary source materials.
Becker Career Center, Shannon Flaherty
Becker Career Center, Shannon Flaherty
2018 Diversity and Inclusion Certification Course
There were many possibilities for new inclusion and diversity initiatives that the Becker Career Center could take advantage of. We wanted to set reasonable and measurable short-term and long-term goals for all members of our staff to execute.
Building Community With Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Principles, Frances Maloy
Building Community With Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Principles, Frances Maloy
2018 Diversity and Inclusion Certification Course
DEI has become increasingly important for all libraries because while the populations we serve are more diverse our staff is not. What are initiatives that I can do to support an inclusive culture for the library, campus and profession?