Four Seasons of Reconciliation
In the fall 2021, the Library team participated in the Four Seasons of Reconciliation training led by Indigenous Education & Engagement. The powerful 10-module online course, designed in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action, provided resources to learn about the historical and current context of Indigenous peoples. Debrief sessions were led by a facilitator within the Indigenous Education & Engagement department.
In-Depth EDI Training
In 2020/2021, the entire Library team participated in a 10-hour professional development program led by Humber’s Centre for Human Rights, Equity, and Inclusion (CHREI) that included six modules: An Introductory/Assessment Meeting; Spectrum of Identities; Introduction to Gender Diversity; Introduction to Implicit Bias; Introduction to Racial Microaggressions; and a Wrap-Up Meeting.
Also in 2020/2021, Humber’s CHREI ran a three-part series specifically for administrative leaders on the following topics: Building Diverse and Inclusive Environments within the Post-Secondary Sector: Our Role and Responsibility as Leaders; Addressing Anti-Black Racism & Leading Change at Humber; and Unconscious Bias and Challenges to Fair Assessment.
Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
In 2019/2020, the team took part in an online training session developed by Ryan Dowd, the director of Chicago’s largest shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness. Based on his many years of experience, Mr. Dowd created the Librarian's Guide to Homelessness web training. The training focuses on using empathy to reduce problems and conflict while being both respectful and inclusive.
Committee Involvement
Humber Libraries staff participate in a variety of committees that will help us create more inclusive and equitable spaces, learning resources, and services for our diverse Humber community.
These committees include:
Humber’s EDI Taskforce: Curriculum and Programs Working Group
- Library Member: Aliya Dalfen
Humber’s EDI Taskforce: Campus Culture Working Group
- Library Member: Najeeb Ahmed
Humber’s AODA Committee
- Library Member: Jason Rouatt
Indigenous Matters Committee, College Libraries Ontario
- Library Member: Aliya Dalfen
Humber College's Black/African Employee Resource Group
- Library Member: Shernett Bennett (Co-Lead)
Bibliographic Standards Working Group, College Libraries Ontario
- Library Member: Najeeb Ahmed
Decolonizing the Library Catalogues Subcommittee, College Libraries Ontario
- Library Member: Najeeb Ahmed
Library eResources Accessibility Project (LEAP) Committee, College Libraries Ontario
- Library Member: Adam Weissengruber
Open Educational Resources, College Libraries Ontario
- Library Member: Adam Weissengruber