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CHICAGO — From the creation of #WeNeedDiverseBooks to the heroic response of the Ferguson Public Library, diversity and inclusion have played key roles in the library conversation this year. Whether with annual traditions – with Dr. Cornel West and REFORMA’s – or updates on new projects - and - the 2015 Midwinter Meeting & Exhibits in Chicago, January 30-February 3, will offer great opportunities to engage in important conversations.

The easiest way to find and add events and sessions to your schedule is to search using the terms “diversity” and “inclusion” on the . You can focus a search using the pull-down menu (“Narrow by”) with topics including accessibility, equity of access, literacy, multicultural services and special needs populations. In addition to many other discussions and events, some highlights to consider include:

News You Can Use sessions: ; Facts, Fear and Discrimination; ; ; ; and

Facilitated conversations: (an opportunity to engage with colleagues in a facilitated dialogue designed to elicit honest conversation on these issues that affect all of us); and “,” a special Libraries Transforming Communities (LTC) session.

Ignite sessions: ; ; ; ; .

Racial and ethnic diversity in literature: (REFORMA); ; ; .

Meetings: A wide range of open task force, committee, round table, affiliate and discussion group meetings also provide opportunities for conversations that help the association and members work toward shared goals.

Review the scheduler for open meetings at Midwinter, and stay connected to member groups after the Meeting .

Register and book housing for 2015 Midwinter Meeting and Exhibits in Chicago, Jan. 30-Feb. 3, at . Use to make your case for attending.

Stay in touch and get updates at the , use the , track the tag-- , join the , and find us on , , , and .

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