These objectives and priorities were developed in alignment with Harvard Library objectives and priorities as outlined in the Multi-Year Goals and Objectives document. We relied on HL objectives 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, 16, and 17 most closely.
Updates on progress were added on April 28, 2021.
Diversity and Inclusion
Objective: Champion diversity, inclusion, belonging, and anti-racism in our mission to provide access, discovery, and preservation of collections in our care and foster a diverse, inclusive, and anti-racist working environment.
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The Book Section has created multiple analytics reports to compare holdings in libraries on problematic/offensive subject headings and has been meeting regularly to discuss alternative term recommendations. The compiled recommendations will be funneled through the MSWG SACO DIBAR Task Group to effect global changes (“slaves” “enslaved people” was the first term submitted to the Library of Congress for an open dialogue). Problematic descriptions in name authority files are also being discussed with other HL/HCL stakeholders for proper standardized procedure recommendations.
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Update: Complete! See on the TS Wiki: https://wikiharvardwiki.harvardatlassian.edunet/confluencewiki/display/HoughtonTechnicalServices/Authorities
Priority 5: Provide training and develop documentation to promote inclusive and conscientious description of people, families, and groups, which can include SNAC training given to interested Technical Services staff members.
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Priority 7: Establish regular information sharing forums between TS and PS, such as those implemented by the Music Library Association. Use these forums, as well as social media, for teaching and communication (TS Teaches) across the library, especially regarding intentional and early transparency around TS/accessions and curators throughout the cycles of our work.
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