Social and Behavioral Sciences Commons^™

Inclusive Library Professional Development Using Principles Of Intergroup Dialogue, Ione T. Damasco

Roesch Library Faculty Presentations

This session introduced principles of intergroup dialogue (IGD), a social justice education framework that focuses on facilitated dialogue and understanding of social identity to advance equity, justice, and peace. This session focused on a case study of how IGD can be incorporated into library professional development. Attendees also engaged in some of the hands-on exercises typically used in IGD training.

In June 2017, the University of Dayton (UD) Libraries collaborated with staff from UD's Center for International Programs, Housing and Residence Life office, and the Office of Multicultural Affairs to develop and facilitate a workshop for library employees to increase …