Library Diversity Statement
The University of Illinois Library is committed to an environment that welcomes, cultivates, values, respects and supports the differences and contributions of all students, faculty and staff at the University of Illinois, and the community. In addition, the University Library is dedicated to creating an inclusive community grounded in respect and appreciation for all individuals who work in the library. The Library recognizes diversity as a constantly changing concept. It is purposefully defined broadly as encompassing, but not limited to, individuals’ social, cultural, mental and physical differences.
–The Library Diversity Committee (diversity@library.illinois.edu)
Resources for Research about Diverse Populations
- African American Research Center
- African Studies Collections and Services
- American Indian Studies
- Asian American Resources
- Chinese Studies
- Gender and Women’s Studies Resources
- Japanese Collection and Resources
- Jewish Studies
- Korean Collection and Resources
- Latin American and Caribbean Studies
- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Studies Resources
- Middle East and North African Collection
- South Asian Collection and Resources
Related Library Services
- Services for Users with Disabilities – Information on services to ensure access to library resources for people with disabilities.
- International News Lounge – Library access to international news in a variety of languages in the Communications Library.