Published In
Innovative Library Workplaces: Transformative Human Resource Strategies
Document Type
Book Chapter
Publication Date
2024
Subjects
Academic librarians -- Selection and appointment -- United States, Employee selection -- Decision making, Minority librarians -- Employment, Diversity in the workplace, Organizational change, Strategic planning, Social justice, Equity
Abstract
For libraries dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion, it is crucial to address firmly-held traditions about “correct” hiring practices. This work of revising traditional practices can be a fraught process, as different stakeholders often hold strong opinions about how best to evaluate candidates and conduct successful searches. To move our two academic libraries toward more inclusive hiring practices, we each led internal processes to entirely revise our hiring manuals. We will discuss the challenges and core issues addressed through this work, and the resulting principles that we believe will result in a more equitable, transparent, and candidate-friendly process.
Persistent Identifier
https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/42775
Citation Details
Arch, X & Gilman, I. (2024). Subvert the dominant paradigm: Reimagining academic library hiring processes. In: Innovative library workplaces: Transformative human resource strategies. ACRL, 2024