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Creating Meaningful Engagement In Academic Libraries Using Principles Of Intergroup Dialogue, Ione T. Damasco

Books and Book Chapters by University of Dayton Faculty

As a form of social justice education, intergroup dialogue (IGD) was originally developed in the 1980s at the University of Michigan as a critical-dialogical method and has since been implemented at many universities around the United States in curricular and co-curricular programs. IGD can function as a way of bringing students from different social identity groups together in sustained, facilitated learning experiences in order to advance social justice, equity, and peace. IGD combines the cognitive work of critically examining the intersections of social identity and power relations with the affective work of individual reflection and group interaction in specifically designated …

Calling In Vs. Calling Out: Conflict Resolution In Polarized Times, Ione T. Damasco, Dracine Hodges

Roesch Library Faculty Presentations

Recent events in the field of librarianship as well as in broader American society have prompted lots of conversations around race. For many, these are difficult discussions. In light of these issues, how do we connect our lived experiences to organizational culture? This session explored the complex intersections of interpersonal communication and institutional accountability and potential ways to resolve racial conflict at multiple levels.

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 …