Throughout the 2019-2020 school year, the Oneida/Herkimer School Library System has focused its professional development for librarians on diversity in the library. 

This page offers curated links and information for our school librarians. The resources on this page will continue to grow as we work with partners and discover more resources directed toward diversity and inclusion in education, specifically in the school library. Please check back often!

Beyond the Collection Diversity Audit: Inclusion is More Than a Book
Why we should be auditing all of our library services for inclusion and best practices.

Does reading fiction make us better people?

Novel Finding: Reading Literary Fiction Improves Empathy
The types of books we read may affect how we relate to others